Benefits of a Pilates Program
Pilates During and After Pregnancy
Pilates for Rehabilitation
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A comprehensive and modified Pilates program can help promote the strength, endurance flexibility, body awareness, focus and control needed during pregnancy, labor and delivery while quickening post-natal recovery. The mind-body aspect of Pilates compliments both the physical and mental demands of pregnancy by concentrating on the target areas used during the pre-natal stages (the abdominals, back, pelvic floor and deep postural muscles) while emphasizing concentration, breathing and relaxation techniques, all crucial elements during labor and delivery. Pilates also promotes proper body alignment that becomes compromised as the baby develops and in post-natal recovery as the body works to maintain it’s pre-pregnancy form.

Pilates is a gradual, gentle and highly effective method of exercise and training that can be designed to accommodate the individual needs of a healthy pregnant woman. In addition, Pilates provides mind-body awareness tools that can be applied throughout her daily activities to develop and maintain both mental and physical conditioning that will aid in her health and fitness through pregnancy, post-natal recovery and beyond.

Other Benefits of Pilates During and After Pregnancy

• Improves circulation and assist in the prevention of leg conditions such as leg cramps, spider and varicose veins
• Reduces or eliminates many of the general aches and pains associated with pregnancy by improving posture and body alignment.
• Increases energy and stamina
• Improves sleep patterns
• Prevents abdominal weakness and maintains abdominal tone and strength in both pre and post-natal stages