1:1 Pre & postnatal pilates

A gentle, yet structured, one-to-one session suitable for pregnant and post pregnant (mat or equipment based sessions for groups and individuals) whether you have done Pilates before or not.

Train in confidence with our fully qualified instructors who have industry recognised Pre and post natal exercise qualifications through a respected Pilates organisation.

We offer help and support to ladies who already have a background in Pilates and fitness, but also to those who wish to use Pilates for the first time during pregnancy.

During pregnancy a lot of changes happen to your body and Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen your core muscles, relieve backache and other aches and pains with an exercises programmes tailored to your own personal needs.

Why is Pilates good for pregnancy?

Pre Natal Pilates

During pregnancy your body undergoes huge changes; physically, emotionally and hormonal. Exercise in general needs to be altered to take these important factors into account.

Pilates can help you prepare for the physical demands of giving birth and provides such benefits as:

• Helps maintain and improve the condition of both your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
• Helps promote relaxation and alleviates stress
• Helps reduce back pain and tension
• Helps maintain and improve posture

Post Natal Pilates

Post natal exercise and Pilates can be started approximately from 6 weeks (normal delivery) but consult with your doctor or medical professional first before doing so. The aims of post natal Pilates are to:

• Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, weakened by pregnancy.
• Retrain your abdominal muscles to help support your spine and pelvis and recover your pre-baby shape.
• Re-educate correct posture following the natural changes in your body through pregnancy.
• Strengthen your upper body teaching you how to lift and hold your growing baby to avoid back problems.
• Help regain/correct posture.

Need advice?

If you would like more information on Pilates and pregnancy please contact us, we are very happy to provide advice and help.