POSTPARTUM TRAINING.
Women need specialist-led and tailored exercise after giving birth. Once you receive clearance to start training again from your doctor, the postnatal pilates class is one of the best forms of self-care a mom could do. It combines Pilates exercises that promote pelvic health and whole-body functionality.
Improving your posture in order to prevent common issues like low back pain as well as shoulder and neck tension becomes crucial, so that you can keep up with the ever-growing needs of your child and still feel good and strong while managing it all.
The postnatal Pilates classes promote your healing process through improving your circulation which energises the entire body and helps repair damaged muscles, especially those deep core muscles that separated during pregnancy. Deep breathing used in Pilates helps oxygenate both the muscles and the brain. And who better need mental clarity and patience than mothers?!
Above all, this is an hour to do something nice for yourself. To get out of the house, and share space with other new mums who are going through similar processes as you are.
I offer postnatal training in a personal training, DUET training as well as group courses. Click on the button below, to explore more of these training options.
BENEFITS
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BUILD STRENGTH
Pilates helps you recover your strength through a gradual and conscious work for stability in a safe and progressive manner.
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IMPROVE POSTURE
Improved core strength supports good posture, increased functionality, decreased pain & preventing injuries.
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REDUCE BACK PAIN
Carry your kids without pain, paying more attention to the imbalances and harmful habits in your daily movement.
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HEAL DIASTASIS RECTI
Mindfully recover your abdominal separation for stronger body & less risk of injury.
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TRAIN PELVIC FLOOR
A controlled, dynamic pelvic floor is a foundational principle of a strong core & important for addressing incontinence issues.
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BETTER YOUR MOBILITY
Improved mobility & flexibility allow your body bigger range of motion and more freedom to move without strain.
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LEARN CORE BREATHS
Diaphragmatic breathing not only supports your recovery but also reduces anxiety- & stress-related symptoms.
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MEET OTHER NEW MUMS
Small group sessions put you in contact with other women struggling with similar issues that you do.
When to start?
Vaginal birth – minimum 6 weeks.
Caesarean birth – minimum 12 weeks.
I would generally recommend taking 1-3 private training sessions to understand where you are at in your post-pregnancy state & a gain deeper understanding of the foundations before entering a group setting.
PS! All women must get a clearance to exercise from their midwife or GP before starting any kind of exercise post birth. All mamas (1-9 months postnatal) who feel they want to part-take are welcome, with or without the baby!