Pregnancy is an amazing time for all women. It is a great time to enjoy focusing on your posture, gentle stretching, toning and relaxing rather than aiming to “get fit” through rigorous exercise.
If you were not active or exercised regularly before your pregnancy, check with your doctor or midwife before starting a new exercise programme.
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ACOG) recommend exercising at least 2 times a week for approximately 30 minutes each time.
Classes run in 10 week terms and the cost of £90 is payable at the outset.
Payment for the whole term keeps costs down and encourages you to attend! If you cant make a day- come another day. If you are going on holiday - do two classes the week before! (See Ts&Cs)
Call us for more information.
We provide pilates in your home or in our Chesham Clinic.
This can be an ongoing arrangement, for treatment of a condition, or to give you the confidence to join a class.
Call Nicky for further details and prices
We are planning new classes in Chorleywood and one in Little Chalfont.
Amersham & The Chalfonts are to follow.
Let us know when & where you would like to see a class.
Get some friends together and we could have it up and running in no time!
Wednesday 19:00 Beginners
Tuesday 20:15 Beginners
White Hill Centre, Chesham
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More positive subjective pregnancy experience
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Improved self confidence and body image
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May help prevent gestational diabetes (RCOG, 2006)
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Increased social support
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Maintenance of CV fitness
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Preparation for labour (RCOG, 2006)
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Improved breath awareness and control
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Improved circulation
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Assistance in post natal recovery
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Maintenance of muscle length and flexibility
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Maintenance of healthy weight
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Increased body awareness and control
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Increased co-ordination (RCOG, 2006)
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Benefits of Modified Pilates in Pregnancy
- Prenatal conditioning of pelvic floor
- Improved postural awareness
- Improved segmental spinal and pelvic stability
- Decreased pain
- Improved cervical and scapulothoracic posture
- Greater movement efficiency
- Maintenance of flexibility
