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How can postnatal Pilates benefit you?
Are there any drawbacks to Pilates classes?
What are the dos and don’ts of postnatal Pilates?
Is Pilates an ideal form of postnatal exercise?
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Pilates classes are incredibly popular amongst the general population with many health professionals suggesting Pilates for the management of back pain. But many pre and postnatal fitness experts will also tell you that postnatal Pilates is probably THE most beneficial and appropriate exercise you can do when you have just had a baby.
So what exactly are the benefits of postnatal Pilates, what are the dos and don’ts, and is this form of exercise really ideal for new mums? Read on to find out more, and make sure that you download your FREE guide on how to keep exercise safe when you are a new mum.
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Pilates is a form of exercise which focuses on both mind and body, requiring concentration so that movements flow and are coordinated. Pilates in the postnatal period places strong emphasis on postural alignment, tightening and strengthening the corset of deep abdominal muscles which have been stretched and weakened in pregnancy so as to help prevent and reduce back pain, and on helping the separated outer layer of abdominals to knit together again.*
*The majority – but not all - of women’s outer abdominals separate in pregnancy to allow for expansion. This is not something that you should worry about but simply be aware of so that you don’t do the wrong sorts of exercises which could exacerbate the problem.
Postnatal Pilates is particularly beneficial when it comes to the inevitable pressures placed on your posture due to all the lifting, carrying and feeding that you are now doing. It works on maintaining a tall posture by strengthening the postural muscles so that you can hold correct spinal alignment with ease. This, in turn, will help reduce back trouble, a very common problem amongst new mums. During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles inevitably became very stretched and weakened and you may well now be conscious of having the dreaded “mummy tummy”. This form of post natal exercise is the best way to blitz the mummy tummy as it works on tightening and strengthening the deepest layer of abdominals to help flatten your tummy. It is also a fantastic way of minimising back pain, and happens to be relaxing too.
Pilates was not, of course, originally designed for the postnatal period and, therefore, in its original form, many of the moves are not suitable for most new mums. Given this, it is very important that you do Pilates that is specifically designed for postnatal women and taught by a qualified instructor who has trained in pre and postnatal fitness – like me! Also, be sure to arm yourself with knowledge - my FREE Postnatal Exercise Guide.
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My week by week online postnatal Pilates and wellbeing membership is quite simply the ultimate post pregnancy tummy flattening, abdominal strengthening programme.
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Yes, absolutely, as long as it is postnatal Pilates, and is taught carefully and thoughtfully by a fully qualified expert in pre and postnatal Pilates.
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