Over 40 Fitness Hacks 369: Peter Lap - Navigating Postpartum Fitness: From Project Manager to Postnatal Expert
Navigating Postpartum Fitness: From Project Manager to Postnatal Expert
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In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Peter Lap, the host of The Healthy Post Natal Body podcast. Peter shares his journey from being a project manager to becoming a personal trainer about 12 years ago. He found his niche in training women between the ages of 25 and postpartum.
Peter explains how he stumbled upon the postnatal training field when one of his American personal trainer friends complained about losing clients after they became pregnant. Realizing the potential in this area, Peter decided to get qualified in postnatal fitness and started offering specialized services. He became one of the few trainers in his area, Edinburgh, Scotland, focusing on postpartum fitness, even though it wasn't a common concept back then.
He emphasizes how postpartum fitness was not considered a significant concern at that time, and women often faced issues like abdominal separation, pelvic floor problems, and back pain without any proper solutions. Through writing articles and collaborating with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Peter became known as the go-to expert for postpartum fitness.
Brad and Peter discuss the importance of finding one's niche in the competitive personal training industry. Peter advises that if a trainer isn't comfortable working with certain clientele, they should refer them to a more suitable trainer to ensure the best results for the clients. Brad, being a gym owner, highlights the benefits of knowing each trainer's specialization, allowing him to match clients with trainers who align best with their goals.
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