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Pilates In Pregnancy

 

Many mums-to-be want to continue to exercise right up until baby's arrival and because Pilates is low impact and gentle it is considered to be one of the best forms of exercise while pregnant and after your 'happy event' it will help regain your pre-baby figure.

 

There are different excersises for each trimester and because there is a focus on pelvic floor strengthening and postural awareness, Pilates helps reduce your risk of suffering from urinary incontinence, lower back and joint pain in the later months and post natal.

 

The improvement in muscle tone and circulation gained through practising pilates is of great value during labour

as improved circulation allows an increased oxygen supply to the womb and this is less distressing for the baby. The breathing techniques used in Pilates can also help

with the control of breathing during childbirth.

 

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Who Can Do Pilates?

 

The good news is that Body Control Pilates is ideal for MEN and WOMEN of ANY age, size or fitness levels even for first time exercisers or former couch potatos!!

 

It can also be of great help to those suffering from a variety of ailments such as chronic back pain, sports injuries, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, women's health problems, repetitive strain injury, stress related illnesses and ME.

 

Pilates can assist with post operative recovery and often plays a key role in many injury rehabilitation programmes in dance, sport and general practice, it is also often used to compliment the work of physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors.

Important Note

 

Due to its low impact and controlled methods, Body Control Pilates is generally considered suitable for the vast majority of people but in order that we may give you the best possible care and instruction we ask that if you are pregnant or have recently given birth or if your health care professional has recommended Pilates to help with a specific problem or you are suffering from any form of medical problem, please make our instructor aware of this prior to attending a class.