| Are you thinking about using Pilates videos for | | | | helping new moms get their figures back after baby |
| pregnancy? Taking a class or would like to find out a | | | | is born! |
| little more information? Well I have written this article | | | | When buying Pilates videos for pregnancy, first make |
| with you in mind. I hope that you find it useful. | | | | sure that the instructor on the tape is an expert in |
| Looking for an exercise program while you're | | | | the field. Also look for a section or introduction that |
| pregnant can be somewhat like choosing chocolates | | | | addresses safety and posture. Posture is a constant |
| in a candy store. You don't know if you're going to | | | | challenge throughout pregnancy. Good posture and |
| like it once you buy it or if it's going to satisfy your | | | | alignment can help pregnant women avoid the usual |
| very individual needs and tastes. Pregnant women | | | | aches and pains. And, like any exercise program, |
| who are addicted to their weekly Pilates workouts | | | | enjoyment is a large part of wanting to work out |
| don't need to give them up, they just need to find a | | | | regularly. |
| workout that takes their new status as a pregnant | | | | Lindsey Jackson's Video 'PILATES IN PREGNANCY' |
| woman into consideration. | | | | This video claims that by doing these exercises |
| For the sake of convenience, many pregnant women | | | | women will gain more balance, control of their bodies, |
| choose to do their workouts at home with one of | | | | energy, self awareness, better posture, strength and |
| the many videos or books available on the subject. | | | | flexibility and be able to relax. To a large extent this |
| The question is which one? It's important to choose | | | | is true, if done regularly (2-3 times a week) and the |
| a workout that will keep you in shape and yet not | | | | workout would take about 30 minutes. |
| compromise the pregnancy when choosing Pilates | | | | What Others Have to Say |
| videos for pregnancy. Remember to get a go ahead | | | | The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in |
| from your health care provider before beginning any | | | | Women's Health said "This video is endorsed by, and |
| workout program, even if you are used to physical | | | | was produced in consultation with the Association . . . |
| exercise. | | | | we were impressed at how thorough Lindsey was in |
| Pilates has become really very popular over the last | | | | making adaptations, based on the advice given by |
| 10 years and due to the fact that certain techniques | | | | women's health physiotherapists . . ." |
| are safe during pregnancy it is not surprising that | | | | "The video has helped me with a number of things. It |
| many people are looking for the perfect Pilates | | | | has helped my back, which was a problem and has |
| videos for pregnancy to enable them to use this | | | | also helped me avoid the slight inconstancy I suffered |
| wonderful form of exercise in their own homes. | | | | following the birth of my first baby. I also regained |
| Pilates is often seen as a one size fits all program. | | | | the shape of my stomach far quicker following the |
| Pilates takes the core strengthening, stomach | | | | birth of this child, than following the birth of my first |
| flattening, muscle lengthening exercises that Joseph | | | | child when I was not practicing Pilates" Susan |
| Pilates invented and group them together to target | | | | Kinderlane |
| specific needs or are modified so that people who | | | | "seeing the effect I could have on my tummy |
| previously thought they couldn't do Pilates can | | | | muscles whilst pregnant was incredibly empowering." |
| benefit from Joseph Pilates brilliant method. | | | | Kirsty Maddocks |
| Many women find Pilates to be one of best exercises | | | | "Clear and correct instructions . . . appropriate |
| to do, both during and after their pregancy. One the | | | | modifications .. well selected exercises . . . well |
| top reasons Pilates and pregnancy go together so | | | | produced and well instructed" Lisa Westlake |
| well is that Pilates is great at building core strength. If | | | | Australian Physio Association |
| your abdominals, back, and pelvic floor/Kegel muscles | | | | "I would highly recommend this video to all pregnant |
| are toned, they will support a more comfortable | | | | post-partum clients, especially those who are |
| pregnancy and delivery. Pilates is also famous for | | | | experiencing pelvic ring dysfunction. |