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    WOMEN’S TRAINING

    Aug 08, 2023 4 minutes

    TRAINING WOMEN4S TRAINING 220 2023 RACE CALENDAR

    »Pilates post-childbirth

    Once mums have given birth, whether vaginal or via c-section, they often ask what is the best exercise to start building back their strength. And I always say postpartum or postnatal Pilates, as it enables women to gently ease back into exercise. Plus, and arguably more importantly, it targets the core which facilitates muscle restoration after the abdominal separation that occurs during pregnancy

    The low-impact exercises aid recovery by increasing blood flow and driving oxygen to damaged muscles. It also helps to mobiliise the spine to improve posture which may have been impacted by pregnancy, holding and carrying the baby, as well as feeding.

    I really enjoy teaching the gentle flow of Pilates to postnatal women asstress of daily life away… if only for 45mins or so!

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