subject: pilates for pregnancy [print this page] pilates isa physical fitness systemdeveloped in the early 20th centuryby Joseph Pilatesin Germany , the UK and the USA. As of 2005, there were 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the usa. (from wikipedia)
the pilates got 6 principles:control, center, concentration, precision, breathing and flow
pilates is good for everyone - men, women and pregnant women!
when you are pregnant,it's really important that you do workouts (for you and for your baby)
The workouts help you stay fit and pilates is very good for pregnancy, beacause it strengthens the most important muscles that woman will use at the labor and during pregnancy.
it's really easy to start exercise and in few lessons you will feel much better. it's also help new moms to get their figures back after the childbirth.
Pilates requires you to move consciously , using the breath to revitalize and energize - something you will need to depend on during and after childbirth. Every movement in Pilates emanates from the "center" - helping you focus on those muscles necessary for labor and delivery.
you can go to class with other women or buy dvd and do it yourself at home
Pregnant pilates exercises are not particularly strenuous, but you should pay attention to your body and baby by feeling your body and listen to it..
Discussions about the safety of pregnant pilates exercises are aplenty; but on the whole, sensible exercise is appropriate during pregnancy.
if you are pregnant, try pilates
i promise you that will love it!
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pilates for pregnancy
By: dana
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