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Pregnancy classes

Pilates and pregnancy go together exceptionally well, as the areas we focus on during Pilates classes are the same areas focused on during pregnancy. Some of these being stamina, flexibility, breathing techniques and the position of baby. During class we will concentrate on the abdominal, pelvic floor and back muscles. When these muscles are strong they help to make your pregnancy more comfortable, labour easier and post-pregnancy recover quicker.

The nature of Pilates is such that you need to have a focused mind when performing the movements. Learning how to engage each individual muscle during a movement helps to develop your mind body connection. This connection will help during labour when you need to be able to tap into your body’s needs. Helping your mind to work with the labour and not against it. During your class you can work at your own pace. Variations of each exercise are available for beginners right through to advanced. You will be guided through exercises that focus on the core areas and muscles to best prepare you for your pregnancy, labour and recovery.

Exercising on all fours will be encouraged as it relieves pressure on the lower back and pelvic floor while helping baby into the best positions for delivery. Controlled flexibility of the pelvis and hip joints will be done to assist with encouraging an easy delivery.

LADIES WHOM WE WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING THE CLASSES:

Pregnant ladies
Pregnant ladies who want to remain active and would like professional guidance
Pregnant ladies suffering from normal pregnancy niggles
Pregnant ladies wanting to prepare for birth, both natural or C-section
Pregnant ladies wanting to prepare their body for post-pregnancy recovery
Pregnant ladies who have been given clearance from their health care provider to exercise

CLASS FORMAT:

In-studio
Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Pre-recorded (Microsoft Teams)

Post Pregnancy classes

After the arrival of your bundle of joy life can be a little bit on the daunting side. With night time feeds, breastfeeding, dirty nappies and reflux, to name just a few, it’s important to not forget about Mommy. Our Pilates classes will give you a space to look after your body while interacting with other likeminded Mommies.

As a rule, if you had natural birth wait 4 weeks and post C-section 6 weeks. But its best to get the go ahead from your health care provider. Once you have the green light, our classes will guide you through post delivery recovery. Focusing on your abdominal, pelvic floor and back muscles which have all been through quite an ordeal with both the pregnancy and labour.

You will be encouraged to train at your own pace and fitness level with each exercise being modified to suit you. We will check for Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) and the correct methods will be used to assist in correcting DR. You are welcome to bring your baby along to the classes to either take part with you or nap close by while you have some Mommy time.

LADIES WHOM WE WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING THE CLASSES:

Mommies who had natural birth and are 4 weeks post-delivery
Mommies who had a C-section and are 6 weeks post-delivery
Mommies who have been given the green light by their health care providers
Mommies who have Diastasis Recti
Mommies who would like to recover after pregnancy and labour
Mommies who would like to get back into pre-pregnancy shape and would like professional guidance
Mommies who need a social friendly environment to come and do exercise

CLASS FORMAT:

In-studio
Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Pre-recorded (Microsoft Teams)

Mat classes

Our Group Mat Classes are great no matter what fitness level you are at. They will give you more in terms of fitness and strength development for beginners to advanced. Using different props like Thera Bands, Pilates balls and foam rollers combined with the Pilates techniques these classes are fun, varied and challenging.

Just let us know what level you are at when you contact us, so that we can slot you into the correct group.

LADIES WHOM WE WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING THE CLASSES:

Ladies who are new to Pilates up to advanced
Ladies who have been out of training for a while
Ladies who are looking to take it to the next level in their fitness and strength
Ladies who have specific weak spots to focus on
Ladies with injuries

CLASS FORMAT:

In-studio
Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Pre-recorded (Microsoft Teams)

trx classes

The TRX (Suspension Training) will give you the opportunity to challenge yourself. The use of the equipment will make it possible for you to push yourself that little bit further.

We will make use of the TRX so the classes are every changing giving you the variety needed to keep you coming back.

LADIES WHOM WE WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING THE CLASSES:

Ladies who want to challenge themselves
Ladies who get bored of a training program quickly

CLASS FORMAT:

In-studio only

Private classes

Private sessions are available, for beginners or advanced, if you feel like you need the little bit of extra attention or prefer the privacy of a one-on-one session.

The advantage of a private session is that you have my undivided attention and we can tailor each session to your specific needs.

LADIES WHOM WE WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING THE CLASSES:

Private sessions can be tailored to your needs; therefore all ladies are recommended as long as you have clearance from your health care provider

CLASS FORMAT:

In-studio
Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Pre-recorded (Microsoft Teams)

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