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Pilates for Pregnant Women
Every women
has the right to enjoy her pregnancy, to feel proud about the way she looks, and to feel both physically and
mentally fit so that she can approach labour and birth feeling prepared and confident.
Many women find Pilates to be one of best exercises to do, both during and after their pregnancy. One of the top reasons Pilates and pregnancy go together so well is that Pilates is great at building core strength. If your abdominals, back, and pelvic floor (Kegel) muscles are toned, they will support a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery.
Pilates is also famous for helping new moms get their figures back after baby is born!
It is, however, crucial for Pilates to be taught
properly. We at New Life Pilates, take great
care to ensure that the correct exercises are done in the correct way. This provides the benefit that
Pilates can deliver while not causing any harm to mother or baby.
Another great reason to do Pilates in pregnancy is that Pilates is very adaptable. Most Pilates exercises can be modified as your body and abilities change. The modifications help you keep the intent of the exercise, but adjusted to work for your body and stage of pregnancy.
Some benefits Pilates for pregnant women:
- Keeps you in shape during pregnancy
- Helps keep traditional aches associated with pregnancy at bay
- Helps you get your pre-pregnancy figure back quickly after delivery
- Pregnant Pilates exercises are much preferred because it can be adapted to your body’s abilities
- Ideal way to lessen or avoid the back-pain commonly experienced during late pregnancy
- More confortable pregnancy and delivery
“The art of contrology proves that the only real guide to your true age lies not in years or how you THINK you feel but as you ACTUALLY are as infallibly indicated by the degree of natural and normal flexibility enjoyed by your spine throughout life.
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Source: Joseph Pilates, the Founder of the Pilates method
* Contrology is the name Joseph Pilates originally called Pilates