Buggyfit risk assessment - example

What is Buggyfit?

Buggyfit is a postnatal exercise system designed to promote a sense of well being in new mums. Each class is closely instructed by fully qualified and insured fitness instructors who have been trained specifically to train pre and postnatal Mothers. The classes comprise a mix of cardio vascular exercise including power walking with buggies at a pace to raise their heart rates, and strengthening and toning exercises, all whilst having the opportunity to socialise and still keep baby with them. It is a fantastic way to start exercising safely after childbirth.

Emma Redding set up Buggyfit in 2002. Emma is an advanced fitness instructor and personal trainer, often invited to present on the subject. She is a member of the Guild of Post Natal Exercise Teachers.

There are now 348 Buggyfit classes across the UK and Holland.

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Class Format

Each class is designed to increase cardio vascular fitness and build muscle tone. Class will last for 60 minutes.

1) Warm up 10 minutes

2) Cardio segment – walking/ power walking depending on the fitness of mums. Maintaining heart rate at 60 – 70% of Maximum.

3) Strength training – 2-4 stops during the walk to carry out exercises such as lunges / squats / press-ups and work with the resistance bands.

4) Cool Down and Abdominal work. Including stretching to minimise injury

Proposed Class Times & Costs

Monday 10am

Wednesday 3pm

Friday 10am

Cost £5 per class. It is envisaged that 8-10 Mums will attend each class.

Risks

1)Over Training

This is particularly an issue for new mums who may be returning to exercise for the first time. Buggyfit intends to promote a sense of well being not exhaustion!

Minimised By: -

The class is low impact

Mums are reminded to ‘go’ at their own pace

Instructor always ensuring each Mum works to her own fitness level

Aim to keep heart rate between 60-70% of maximum

Reminded to bring water and drink it during the class

2)General injury through exercise

Minimised By: -

Qualified Teacher - I am a qualified fitness instructor> fully insured, and further trained with buggyfit.

Proper warm up and cool down is included in the class structure

Care is always given to posture and form of all exercises to ensure they are executed safely

3)Mums may trip and fall

We need to ensure that this risk in minimised for both the Mums and their babies

Minimised By: -

Mums are reminded to buckle babies at the start of the class

Mums are asked not to get their babies out during stops to ensure that the babies stay buckled

Exercises are low impact

Any exercise faster than walking pace will be kept to the made paths

4)Injury to the Post Natal Mum

Minimised By

All mums have had their postnatal GP Check up – 6 weeks or 8-10 for a C-section, and been given the all clear to exercise by their GP

Emma Redding who is a member of the Guild of Post Natal Exercise Teachers approves Buggyfit exercises to ensure their suitability for new mums.

Mums are asked to complete a health screening form to ensure we can recommend the best and safest exercise for them.

Exercise is low impact

Mums are reminded to exercise at their own pace

Breast feeding mums are reminded to wear sports bras

Mums are reminded to bring water and drink it during class

Insurance

I have Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million

All mums at buggyfit complete and sign a health screening form prior to their participation

In addition I am happy to ask Mums to sign a disclaimer for …………….. Council should you wish.