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Pregnancy, Postpartum & Menopause Personal Training

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Margaret Bates | Online & In-Person Fitness Coach for Women | Cleveland, OH

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Pregnancy, Postpartum & Menopause Personal Training

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Margaret Bates | Online & In-Person Fitness Coach for Women | Cleveland, OH

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Hi there! I'm Margaret

I'm a mom, strength coach & Cleveland native with 10 years of experience as an in-person & online personal trainer.


I passionately believe that you are already strong, 


& you deserve to feel that way! 


Especially in challenging seasons like pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, 


or your non-stop life as a parent.

I help you move through busy days, hard circumstances & changes to your body 


with fitness, nutrition & mindset coaching 


Specialized for women & centered around what matters most to you.


Together,


we build the body & habits you need to show up (with energy!) as the strongest version of yourself that you truly want to be.


Connect with me today!

My favorite job in the world is helping you build skills & confidence to take care of yourself through every season of life! As a certified & experienced women's health coach, I offer safe, effective guidance & personal fitness training for:

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Fertility/ Trying to conceive

Balance your stress & prep for pregnancy changes

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Pregnancy

Feel strong as your body changes & prep for birth

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Postpartum

Heal, strengthen & gain confidence in your body

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Women (non-pre/ postnatal)

Build a strong, resilient body for your lifetime

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Menopause

Feel empowered managing changes of mid-life

I know the hard feelings that come with change...

Like Trying to Conceive...

& worrying about eating & exercising 'just right' for your fertility & chance at a healthy pregnancy

Pregnant...

& unsure what exercise is safe for baby, best for your body, 


or how to workout amidst nausea, fatigue, back pain or pelvic symptoms

Worried..

about gaining & losing the baby weight, & if your body will "bounce back" after pregnancy

Anxious...

about giving birth, protecting your pelvic floor, & how to make postpartum recovery easier

As a new mom...

doubting how you'll exercise & take care of yourself at all when you're sleep-deprived, 


busy with new priorities,


& uncomfortable in your postpartum body

Moving through menopause...


unsettled by changes to your body like low energy, joint pain & weight gain,


& realizing your diet & exercise habits no longer deliver the same results


Questioning...

if you'll ever feel like 'You' again, 


find time for yourself & feel good in your body, 


or if you'll always feel stuck, 


feeling aches, pains & frustrations pile up while taking care of everything but yourself.

Whether it's pregnancy or menopause, we go through a LOT.

You don't have to go it alone (or spiral on Google 😵‍💫)

Here, personal training is about more than just workouts.

 

We get clear on what really matters to you


& where you want you be in your body, fitness & future ahead.


We create simple action steps that align with your goals, fit with your life & get you results,


Building the skills you need to feel better each day,


handle obstacles with confidence


& live as your strongest self.

Since 2015, I've coached hundreds of women & moms, & I'm here to give you the same support.

Because, let's be honest: You are already so strong!

But a million things get in the way of us feeling good in our bodies & routines.


That's why I'm here.


I walk with you through TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, mom-life or menopause


pursuing your goals without judgement, shame or restrictive plans,


so you can confidently care for yourself no matter what comes up in life.

Get started today!

"Margaret is AMAZING. She helped me go from not moving at all postpartum to exercising consistently!

I really struggled after having my baby because of exhaustion & the demands of breastfeeding & working full-time. 


I was also concerned about milk supply. 


I felt so much safer working with Margaret because I had a coach in my corner to turn to if things went off the rails. 


Having her guidance when I needed support (not stress or guilt!) over exercise made all the difference.


It feels like Margaret is on your team through the entire process-- every workout & chat-- and it's incredibly motivating!


She has a tremendous amount of empathy & compassion for the struggles women go through during pregnancy & postpartum. 


She gets it. 


I honestly do not think you could meet a more kind, considerate trainer."


- Tasha M., 

Cleveland, Ohio



I truly believe you can make a lasting change! The right plan & support is key to your success.

Personal Training & Fitness Coaching Plans:

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Custom Online

In-Person Hybrid

Custom Online

  • Online personal training & habit coaching customized around your needs, goals, equipment & prenatal, postpartum or menopause stage if applicable
  • Monthly video sessions
  • Unlimited text & coaching support
  • Weekly accountability 
  • For those who do best with personalized workouts & ongoing support from their coach

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Lite Online

In-Person Hybrid

Custom Online

  • A strength-based fitness program (2-4 workouts/ week) matched to your prenatal or postpartum stage (or choose Women's Fitness)
  • Messaging access to Margaret for questions & exercise feedback
  • For those who do well on their own with a quality plan to follow


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In-Person Hybrid

In-Person Hybrid

In-Person Hybrid

  • If you're local to Chesterland, OH, I have a small number of in-person  training spots available for women
  • Combine in-person exercise instruction with online workouts & coaching support
  • Fill out an Interest Form to get in touch!


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If we haven't met before, I'm Margaret

I'm an NSCA strength coach, mom & proud Cleveland Heights native.


I have a degree in psychology & went on to pursue coaching after finding my power, purpose & fulfillment (& healing a negative body image) through fitness & mindset training in my 20s. 


I've been in business as a personal trainer & strength coach since 2015,


Working exclusively in-person with my clients through March 2020 before abruptly shifting online with the COVID-19 shutdowns. 



I'm now a mom of 2 boys living with my farm-raised husband on the edge of Geauga County.


I run an online coaching business serving women across the globe with specialty in pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum & menopause.



I have advanced training in strength & conditioning, Olympic weightlifting, prenatal & postpartum exercise, menopause & pelvic health.


With my background in psychology, 


I LOVE forming relationships with my clients & connecting the dots between mindset, behavior & how this impacts our physical & mental health.



The best part of my job is connecting with people through deep conversations, movement & weightlifting to show them how strong, capable & worthy they really are!


Regardless how much they weigh, the workouts they may have missed, or the calories they ate the night before.



When I'm your coach, we work together through challenging circumstances & changes to your body.


We also work through the fears, doubts, limiting beliefs & habits that hold you back from being the best version of yourself & living the life you want to live each day. 



I take an evidence-based, person-centered approach to fitness, 


Combining my knowledge & experience as a strength & conditioning coach 


with my passion for people, their well-being & supporting them through hard things.



While I'm grateful to live out my passion & have an impact everyday through my career as a coach,


In my free time I love exploring outside & goofing off with my boys,


reading, writing & playing the piano,


& spending as much time as possible with my husband Allen & our close-knit families. 


Thanks for ready my story. I'm so glad you're here!

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I know you're ready to feel understood, supported & on-track

Start here & I'll reach out to help you find the right fit:

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I am committed to providing an inclusive service in which people of all backgrounds, identities & abilities feel safe & validated in their experiences, bodies, needs & goals.


If you've ever felt like you don't fit the typical fitness, body or parenting mold, you are welcome here.

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