Why is Pilates so good for pre and post natal women?

Although quite popular nowadays, there are still many women who haven’t heard of pilates, so today I will let you know what it is and why you may want to consider adding it to your weekly activities when you are pregnant and once you have had a baby. 

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s as a way to help strengthen internees of a prisoner of war camp. Since then, it has changed and developed into the full body practice that it is today. Some studios use large machines (reformers, trapeze tables and wunda chairs) to assist or challenge the clients depending on their specific goals or needs, while others perform moves primarily on the mat on the floor.  

It shares similarities with yoga but has less focus on spirituality and more on anatomy. Also, all exercises aim to build strength in your core or powerhouse which includes your abs, pelvic floor, glutes as well as upper and lower and back muscles. While doing this, you are also guided by your instructor to find length in your body and thereby increase flexibility.  

I wrote an article for why is it so good for pre and post natal women in Natural Parent Magazine. Click below to read

Have you recently had a baby and wondering where to start with your post natal recovery? My Post Natal Program may be just what you’re looking for. It will progressively increase the strength in your core, pelvic floor, glutes and back in just 15 minutes every other day. There are also Q&A sessions with a women’s health physio, paediatric nurse, dietitian and sleep teacher. Think of it as the first step in your movement journey that you don’t have to leave the house for.