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Benefits of Pilates during Pregnancy

Aug 16, 2011   //   by David   //   Company News, Pilates London  //  No Comments

Pilates isn’t just a great way to tone your body, stay in shape and feel good Pilates is also very benefital for women during pregnancy by reducing lower back pain and muscle pain.

the benefits of pilates during pregnancy

Why is pilates good for pregnancy

A lot of pregnant women find that pilates is one of the best exercises whilst pregnant and after giving birth.

Benefits of Pilates whilst pregnant

  • Building Core Strength

By toning your abdominals, back muscles and pelvic floor muscles they will help you with a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery

Benefits of Pilates after giving birth

Because pilates works a wide range of muscles and helps to develop core strength a pilates class can help you get your figure back in no time.

Consulting your GP first about Pilates and Pregnancy

First, check with your doctor of midwife.If you have never done Pilates before, it will be important for you to find a pre-natal Pilates class, or an instructor who can give you a lot of one on one attention. It is not recommended that you begin doing Pilates on your own if you haven’t already worked with the fundamentals.

Can I attend any pilates classes?

If you want to attend a pilates class whilst you are pregnant, you should always try to find a pilates instructor/class that is tailored to pregnant women.

Pilates London

London Osteopathy & Pilates clinics are located across Central London for easy access for anyone looking for a pilates instructor in London who specializes in pregnancy pilates. Our Pilates instructors are available in Brockley, Canary Wharf and Spitalfields.