Pilates is one of the best exercises for pregnant women. Done regularly, these exercises will strengthen and develop muscles in the back, abdomen and core, helping women have a more comfortable pregnancy. Pilates can also be adapted to match a woman's fitness level and can be modified as pregnancy progresses. And, with so many DVDs on the market, they can also be done in the comfort of your own home.
10-Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates
This DVD offers five different Pilates workouts that can be done in 10 minutes each. Viewers can do as many as they wish to tailor their workout. The workouts include Pilates for Buns and Thighs; Standing Pilates: Core Pilates; Pilates for Flexibility; and Total Body Pilates. A bonus sixth workout for after pregnancy focuses on toning abdominal muscles.
Pre-natal Pilates on the Ball
This DVD uses a stability ball and flex-band to help exercisers learn to support their rapidly changing body and build upper body strength. The workout contains 17 exercises suitable for the second trimester of pregnancy.
Fusion Pilates for Pregnancy
Pilates and yoga exercises are combined in this DVD, which is appropriate for all trimesters of pregnancy. It offers 25 exercises in three sections---Safety Precautions for Pregnancy, How To Access and Strengthen the Pelvic Floor, and the Pregnancy Workout.
Pilates for Pregnancy with Lynne Robinson
This video is designed for expectant mothers 16 weeks onward. It promises to help the body prepare for the rigors of labor, as well as keep the body in shape for a quick recovery after birth. The 50-minute DVD works the pelvic floor in every exercise, promising to make the whole pregnancy experience more comfortable.
Warning
Check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
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