Pre & Post-Natal Exercises - Pilates and Pregnancy

At West LA Pilates, Pilates and pregnancy work hand in hand throughout the entire pregnancy. Pilates is the exercise of choice during pregnancy for many reasons. Pilates strengthens and tones the abdominals, pelvic floor and back safely and quickly, giving lower back pain relief which is common among pregnant women. It is also one of the most popular and safe forms of exercise for pregnant women especially because it does such a great job with keeping core and stabilizer muscles fit. Pilates allows you to modify exercises while your body is changing always focusing on control, precision, and appropriate levels of exercise intensity.

Pilates Lower Back Pain Exercises are a must during pregnancy. You can most likely attribute your back pain on your growing uterus and the extra weight you are carrying which means more work for your muscles. Your expanding uterus shifts your center of gravity and stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles which changes your posture and puts a strain on your back. Back Pain Exercises combined with the inward focus of other Pilates principles such as centering, breathing and flow give you a system that can work throughout a pregnancy.

West LA Pilates is one of the few trained facilities experienced in instructing both pre- and post-natal mothers in Pilates. Always consult your doctor before attempting any exercise regimen while pregnant.

Some Pilate's benefits for mothers include: