Erica Ziel
Prenatal and postpartum fitness coach and trainer educator
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Women's fitnessPostpartumMobility and injuryNutrition and habitsOnline coachingNutrition and healthy eating |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Creator of Core Athletica Inc.; Creator of the Push Prep Method; Board member, Fit Pregnancy Magazine |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Knocked-Up Fitness |
Erica Ziel is a prenatal and postpartum fitness coach and trainer. She helps women who are planning a pregnancy, are pregnant, or are recovering after birth. She created Knocked-Up Fitness and Core Rehab, and she built the Push Prep Method for the pushing stage of labor. She focuses on deep core and pelvic floor strength, with Pilates-based workouts. She also trains other instructors through her own certification course.
What Erica helps with
Erica helps women prepare their bodies for pregnancy, birth and recovery. Her work centers on deep core and pelvic floor strength.
- Strengthening the deep core and pelvic floor
- Safe workouts during pregnancy
- Preparing for the pushing stage of labor
- Healing diastasis recti after birth
- Postpartum recovery and getting back to exercise
- Easing aches, pains and posture problems
Who Erica works with
Erica works with women who are thinking about getting pregnant, are pregnant now, or are postpartum. Her membership is built as one place for all three stages.
How Erica works
Erica uses Pilates-focused workouts that train the deep core and pelvic floor. Members follow a weekly pregnancy workout schedule for structure. Her Push Prep Method teaches women to control their bodies during the pushing phase of delivery. She built it from years of research, interviews and her own experience. Her programs also cover nutrition and wellness alongside movement.
Background and qualifications
Erica has spent 15 years helping women with fitness, nutrition and wellness through each stage of womanhood. She created Core Athletica Inc. and Knocked-Up Fitness. She serves on the board of Fit Pregnancy Magazine. She later launched pre and postnatal instructor training courses to teach other trainers her methods.
Erica Ziel pricing
Programs and services
- Knocked-Up Fitness and Wellness Membership
- Core Rehab Program
- Core Nutrition
- Prenatal and postnatal instructor course and certification
- Push Prep Method
- Free workouts and core exercise guide
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The CoachVouch take
Erica created the Push Prep Method, a technique for controlling the body during the pushing phase of labor.
Best for pregnant and postpartum women who want to build deep core strength and prepare for birth.
Common questions
How much does Erica Ziel charge?
Coaching with Erica runs $100 to $160 an hour. Message Erica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Erica Ziel help with?
Erica Ziel helps with strengthening the deep core and pelvic floor, safe workouts during pregnancy, preparing for the pushing stage of labor and healing diastasis recti after birth.
Does Erica Ziel coach online?
Erica is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Erica Ziel certified?
Erica Ziel lists: Creator of Core Athletica Inc.; Creator of the Push Prep Method; Board member, Fit Pregnancy Magazine.
Can I find a trainer certified by Erica Ziel for one-on-one work?
Yes. Trainers certified through Erica's course offer one-on-one and small group training. Her site lists them.
Does Erica Ziel only work with pregnant women?
No. Her membership also serves women planning a pregnancy and women who are postpartum.
How do I contact Erica Ziel?
Send Erica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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