Prenatal Pilates: gentle movement during pregnancy
October 2, 2016
A health, beauty and well-being ally for pregnant women,prenatal Pilates is a gentle, painless and safe sports activity, ideal for adapting the body to the transformations associated with pregnancy.
What is Pilates?
Invented in 1920 by Joseph Pilates, the
Pilates method
is a set of exercises designed to develop muscles and correct posture. It’s a gentle sport that has an in-depth effect on the overall musculature, particularly the trunk, which is rarely used and sometimes ignored. Postural muscles are responsible for the stability and support of the whole body. Human anatomy resembles a tree that draws its strength from its trunk, not from its branches or roots.
The founder of the Pilates method, Joseph Pilates, was frail. Despite his difficulties, he was a keen sportsman. He developed the Pilates method, a gentle sports activity that strengthens the body’s muscles and soothes the joints without pain.
Why practice Pilates during pregnancy?
During the prenatal period, the back deepens and the body’s center of gravity shifts. The stretching of the lumbar muscles caused by this change generally leads to pain. Pilates enables expectant mothers to strengthen their back muscles and reposition their spine to improve body posture.
Prenatal Pilates: the benefits
Gentle stretching, precise movements, deep breathing… Pilates combines physical health with mental well-being. Thanks to its slow, targeted exercises, thisprenatal Pilates method is the perfect sport for pregnant women. It strengthens muscles, improves posture and posture, and has a positive effect on the mind and mood.
The method is ideal for keeping fit and preparing for childbirth. Pilates targets the muscles of the abdomen, back and pelvic floor. Stretching these parts of the body acts on the deep muscles, providing solid sheathing for better trunk stabilization. Prenatal Pilates also enables the mother-to-be to become more aware of her own body. Concentration, one of the principles of the method, guarantees a better feel for the parts to be worked on. Deep breathing optimizes movements, acting on specific muscles.
Looking for a Prenatal Pilates class in Geneva? Try our
Pilates classes
for expectant and new mothers, offered by
MB Studio Pilates
!