With the use of small apparatus and your own body weight you will improve your strength, flexibility and endurance throughout your pregnancy. By strengthening the lower back muscles, posture is improved, helping to minimise lower back pain.
Improved circulation leads to more energy and can lessen hemorrhoids, varicose veins, swelling of the hands and feet and cramps. Strengthening the pelvic floor will keep your pelvic floor in tip top shape preventing problems post-baby.
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Pregnancy is a period when a woman must keep her body health. If you are pregnant, you should pay attention to your health. In this case, you can do exercises. Prenatal Pilates is one of exercises that you can choose when you are about to do routine exercise. You will, find that this workout will be great option of workout that you can do after your baby is born. But, there are some things you should pay attention.
When you are about to do a certain workout including Pilates, you should do the warming up firstly. You can do it by stand upon your feet with shoulder-width apart. And then do gentle movements like alternating raising your legs and your arms. Make sure that you maintain proper breathing during the warm up and the Pilates exercise that you do. By doing the warm up, you will be able to do the exercise safely.
During the first trimester, your body is not change drastically yet. This means that you can do Pilates movements. But, you have to be always careful in doing every movement in Pilates. You can practice Pilates in every other day in 20 to 30 minutes Also, you have to make sure that you drink plenty of water after your exercise session. Therefore, you will be away from dehydration that is not good for your body.
When your pregnancy turns to second trimester, make sure that you do not lay flat on your back. This position is not safe for your baby's growth. This is because this position can reduce blood flow to the area to the key areas of your body. You can modify your workout during this time and make sure that you do not jump or lift your legs over your head. In addition, you will find that Pilates will give you the benefit of adjusting your changing body shape.
Furthermore, there are many Pilates movements that you can do during your pregnancy. But, you have to consult it with your doctor before starting your workout. This is done in order to do safe workout so that you can take the benefits from the workout that you do. [Read More]
