What am I allowed to do? 

When you first discover you are pregnant it’s not always easy to know what you can and can’t do in relation to exercise. 

The main thing is to try and keep active as much as possible without adding new, vigorous exercise to your routine. (If you were already a runner or similar before you fell pregnant there is no need to stop unless you feel uncomfortable). 

Low intensity exercise like Pilates and Yoga are a great way to strengthen and prepare the body regardless of your previous experience level. 

The big difference now is the priority is on maintaining your fitness and to prepare your body for giving birth, NOT to get fitter.

At The Pilates Corner we understand the importance of doing exercise safely and at the correct level for you at each stage of your pregnancy and beyond. Both Emma, Dianne & Adele are fully qualified in Pre and Post-natal exercise and nutrition and can help you get the most from your classes in the lead up to the delivery of your baby.

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy:

• Improved circulation

• Reduced swelling

• Reduced leg cramps

• Reduced maternal weight gain

• Reduction in labour pain

• Easier, shorter labour

• Better self-image

• Help to maintain fitness

• Improved body awareness

• Reduced risk of low back pain

The chart below shows which classes you are able to attend during your pregnancy and after you have given birth.

Pregnancy specific classes: 

We don’t offer any pregnancy specific classes, although you are welcome to attend any of our regular classes as shown above,