Pilates has many health benefits, including strengthening your core and alleviating back pain. There are multiple benefits besides pain management. Here are 5 reasons to use Pilates so you can enjoy a more comfortable, less stressful pregnancy and delivery:
- Pilates builds core strength and tons abdominal and pelvic muscles
Whether you have had children before or not, giving birth can be uncomfortable if you are not in the ideal physical shape for it. Having stronger pelvic muscles will help you to give birth more smoothly.
- Pilates will boost your mood and energy levels
Mood swings are a natural part of life, but many women report particularly high moodiness along with flagging energy levels during pregnancy. The gentleness of Pilates means that you can get exercise without any risk to baby, provided that you are careful, use a trained instructor and follow all guidance.
- Pilates is adaptable
Many mums to be don’t want to lose fitness due to a long, more sedentary pregnancy and Pilates is the ideal way to stay fit. Because exercises are adaptable you can do just as much as you can manage without hazarding your or baby’s health. A Pilates instructor experienced in teaching pregnant women can advise you when to stop exercising and how best to exercise safely.
- It helps you gain better breath control
With the diaphragm compressing as baby grows, many moms to be find themselves more regularly short of breath. The core intercostal muscles get a work out thanks to Pilates, and this makes it easier for pregnant practitioners to breathe. Deep breathing is also important for focus and taking your mind off pain during delivery.
- You can get back to your pre-pregnancy physique faster
Many mums are concerned that their bodies will ‘never be the same’ post-pregnancy. Maybe this is so, but with Pilates your body can be even better than before. Weight gained during pregnancy can be slow to lose, but as you become more flexible you can increase how challenging your Pilates programme is. This will help you get back into shape when you are ready.
Are you ready to learn the health-giving techniques of Pilates? Contact Belinda today to book your first class.