PRE NATAL PILATES
There is a long list of reasons to maintain a Pilates practice during pregnancy, but here are some of what I believe to be the most important benefits for moms-to-be:
A stronger transverse abdominis, which helps prevent diastasis recti.
- A stronger connection to the pelvic floor muscles
- Better breath control
- Less discomfort due to muscle & skeletal imbalances
- A quicker recovery & return to pre-pregnancy body
When to practice? (recommended)
- After 12 weeks pregnancy
- Consult a doctor before starting Pre-Natal Pilates classes
POST NATAL PILATES
Pilates quickens postpartum recovery, strengthens the body and mind for the new demands of motherhood. Whether you have had a vaginal or Caesarian delivery, a safe Pilates workout is developed to target particular muscle groups.
Benefits of Postnatal Pilates:
- Firm-up & strengthen the body’s core muscles
- Greater strength in your back & stomach muscles
- Increase your arm strength to help you cope with all the bending and lifting you will be doing with your new baby.
- Improve your posture so that you will experience far less back pain & tenderness.
When to practice? (recommended)
- Minimum of six weeks after delivery to start exercising again.
- If you have had a caesarean section, eight to twelve weeks before starting Postnatal Pilates.
- Always consult your doctor before starting Postnatal Pilates Classes
Classes available include: Matwork and Reformer Pilates
Location: Home, Studios (Dubai, U.A.E.)