Peek-a-Boo Pilates
Lets face it , what we really want after giving birth is our bodies back!! But it's not as easy as the Celebs make it out. After all that toll on your body through Pregnancy, childbirth & motherhood your body is going to need some help!
Pilates is the best way to target the post pregnancy body, focusing on your 'powerhouse' which include the muscles of your deep tummy, waist, pelvic floor, buttocks, hips, thighs & back.
Your Tummy muscles & ligaments would hane been overstretched through the last stages of pregnancy and take time to tighten, with the help of pilates the abdominal muscles will tighten to give you a smoother, flatter tummy.
If you had a normal delivery your pelvic floor may be experiencing distress, if you are experiencing urinary incontinence this is due to a weakened pelvic floor, all exercises in pilates engage & strengthen the pelvic floor.
If you had a C section the you've gone through major abdominal surgery and as a result would be left with extremely weakened tummy muscles. By engaging your 'powerhouse' you will help the muscles to strengthen and aid recovery.
Being a new mum myself I know how hard it to find the time or a sitter to do something for yourself, so I designed a class which incorporates exercise & massage for you & your baby.
Classes on now
Fridays 11am Caddington Baptist Hall
Starting in January
Mondays 10.45am Club Moativation, Holiday Inn, Markyate
Free session on Monday 12th January at 10.45am
I specialise in Ante / Post Natal Exercise, I studied both Fitness & Pilates during & after pregnancy 5 years ago, and have since had many clients who have benefited from the Pilates class especially during this time!!! I had my first Child in January 2008 and have discovered how much things do need to be modified during this time!!!
Pilates is very beneficial for pre & Post natal women. It provides ideal preparation of the pelvic floor for labour and is an important stage in the recovery after giving birth.
Many women can experience back pain during pregnancy due to the position your spine moves into, Pilates strengthens the postural muscles to alleviate back pain.
To join a class after giving birth you will need to have your 6 week check and given the ok to do exercise, if you had a C-section you may need to wait a little longer to join.
If there is not a Specific Ante/Post Natal class that you can attend you can join a normal Beginners class if you do not have any complications.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are unsure, every pregnancy & recovery is individual!!!
Lisa Burgess - 07799 893489