Pilates in Pregnancy Video

Pilates in pregnancy is a simple and safe maintenance program which will help you to tone your muscles during pregnancy safely. Do you want to feel fit and strong in pregnancy - this is possible with Pilates in pregnancy.

It is a simple and safe program of exercises which will help you to:

- create a stronger body to cope with physical changes in pregnancy;

- remove back pain;

- prevent recurrences of pubic pain;

- have control during labor.

Even if you have not done any exercises before being pregnant, even if you weren't used to more vigorous exercises, Pilates in pregnancy will make you keen making easy and enjoyable exercises. Your tummy and pelvic floor muscles are called - the "stable core" or base. These muscles are deep stabilizing muscles.

During pregnancy the core muscles stretch and weaken. You may find it hard to contract these muscles and to hold them for long. If your pelvic muscles are weak you may leak urine when you cough or sneeze. If your tummy muscles are weak, you may feel back pain.

The program targets these muscles. Most of them are performed on hands and knees. This is an ideal position for pregnancy and for labor and birth. This is an excellent way to position your baby for delivery. It will help you to get rid of the stress on your back and pelvis.

With these exercises you will not get sweaty, or breathless. Instead you will focus on your inner core muscles which will support you during labor and birth. The exercises might seem slow, but if you concentrate on breathing, once you start following a routine, you will feel suppler and in better alignment. Pilates in pregnancy is split into sections depending on your stage of pregnancy with a section for after the birth.

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