PREGNANCY PILATES
IN FRANKFURT
PREGNANCY PILATES
IN FRANKFURT
Is Pilates Suitable During and After Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a unique experience for every woman. As a women-only studio, this topic is especially important to us, and we offer you comprehensive support.
Nowadays, many women want to stay fit during pregnancy. Pilates is a holistic and effective full-body workout that strengthens the body from head to toe, particularly targeting the pelvic floor, abdominal, and back muscles. These are precisely the areas that are heavily stressed during pregnancy.
Here are some reasons why Pilates can be an excellent choice during pregnancy:
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Experience: In our team of trainers, we have women, some of whom are mothers themselves, who have trained with Pilates before, during, and after their pregnancies. Additionally, our all-female trainer team includes those with specialized training in pregnancy Pilates and postpartum recovery, specifically covering prenatal and postnatal Pilates training on Pilates studio equipment.
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Adaptability: We can tailor Pilates exercises to each trimester of pregnancy, thus meeting the individual needs of the expectant mother.
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Gentle: Pilates is gentle on the joints, which is particularly advantageous during pregnancy. During pregnancy, your body produces hormones that loosen your joints and ligaments, increase flexibility, and make you more vulnerable.
Before beginning training, we take ample time to understand the health status and pregnancy progress of our participants. Only then can we appropriately tailor the training. However, we kindly ask you to contact us before booking your session so that we can discuss your current condition and goals in detail. In rare cases and depending on your health status, we may advise against a Pilates session. The safety of both you and your child is our top priority.
Our Specialization in the Female Body
Thanks to our particular specialization in the female body, we know exactly what matters when working with pregnant women. Although some expectant mothers may initially hesitate to engage in regular exercise, it is extremely important for the health of both mother and child. Regular physical activity stimulates the heart, lungs, and metabolism, improves oxygen supply, and promotes general well-being, preventing weight gain, high blood pressure, and helping with gestational diabetes.
Pilates is more effective than other forms of exercise because regular training helps you develop a better sense of your body. This allows you to better assess your body and improve your range of motion.
The positive effects on the psyche of the expectant mother are also significant. A relaxed mind is key to a calm pregnancy and can even have positive effects on the child. A conscious and improved body awareness strengthens the bond between mother and child even before birth.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Pilates During Pregnancy
Prenatal
Pilates is the ideal training method to prepare your body for pregnancy. It strengthens the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, which are essential for a healthy pregnancy. Whether in our group of just four women, a duet, or individual training, regularity is the key to long-term success.
First Trimester
If you have been practicing Pilates before pregnancy, you can continue your regular Pilates training on the mat, reformer, Cadillac, and other equipment with the assistance of one of our certified Pilates instructors, provided you have permission from your gynecologist.
Second Trimester
Now is the best time to strengthen your body and build deeper postural muscles. If you have been training in our group until the second trimester, this is the moment when you can no longer continue group training. Many exercises (such as sit-ups, exercises in the prone position) are no longer possible, and we are happy to continue teaching you through individual training sessions.
Pregnancy puts pressure on the spine, which can lead to poor posture and discomfort. Pilates corrects your posture and relieves pressure on joints and discs. We expand the range of motion in your hips to prepare you for childbirth.
Third Trimester
You've gotten yourself in great shape through individual training and are looking relaxed as you approach the final third of your pregnancy. Your body size is slowly but steadily increasing, as is the weight, which puts strain on your joints and discs. We can target the muscles in a way that relieves pressure from the joints and discs. So far, we have been able to safely and painlessly guide many women through pregnancy with the common syndromes of 'sciatic pain' and 'pelvic symphysis'.
After Giving Birth
Now your goals take center stage once again. We discuss them hour by hour and show you exercises for home so you can quickly regain your fitness. Just one Pilates session per week is enough to make you feel happy, balanced, and strengthened – allowing you to enjoy your role as a mother.
If you've had a natural birth, you can resume your Pilates training with us at the studio after 6-8 weeks, both in group classes and individual sessions.
Give yourself and your body 12-14 weeks before starting with the full range of Pilates equipment after a cesarean section, as the springs on the Pilates equipment such as the Reformer and Cadillac work deeply and intensively.
Returning to the Pilates studio and regular training will help you:
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Close any diastasis recti that may have occurred through regular training and our trained techniques.
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Build self-esteem, which is so important for finding your place in your new role as a mother.
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Build the necessary muscles to carry and breastfeed your child.
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Improve your body awareness.
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Strengthen the muscles that also help with initial bladder weakness, thus preventing uterine prolapse and incontinence.
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Relieve tension in the abdomen, legs, buttocks, arms, and back resulting from pregnancy.
But always remember: Listen to your instincts and the signals from your body
If you're unsure whether Pilates is right for you as an expectant mother, we're happy to have a personal conversation. You can reach us by phone at +49 173/2888871 or send us an email at info@privatepilates.de. We generally recommend contacting us before booking your Pilates session to clarify any questions and discuss your current health condition.
At Private Pilates in Frankfurt, our focus is on providing the best possible care to every woman, whether before, during, or after pregnancy, tailored to her needs and current life phase. Get in touch.
Still have questions? We are more than happy to assist you. You can reach us by answering your inquiries by phone at 0173/2888871 or via email at info@privatepilates.de.
