New Prenatal Semi-Privates:
Mon/Wed 6 p.m. & Sat 11 a.m.
If you’ re Pregnant---You want to take these sessions! Make this journey a little easier and safer
Pilates, San Diego Expectant Mother’s Choice! We are very excited to offer our expertly designed Pre-natal Pilates Program--- very unique equipment based prenatal Pilates semi-private. Director Marshall Eklund M.A. and Instructor Trainer and Mother, Alyssa Jones, have designed this amazing new pre- and post-natal program. Our new mothers agree! (Link to testimonials) Our prenatal program focuses on:
- Fitness Maintenance
- Faster postpartum Recovery
- Reduction of Pregnancy associated back pain
- Preparation for physical demands of motherhood.
New Prenatal Semi-Privates:
Mon/Wed 6 p.m. & Sat 11 a.m.
These highly effective semi-private sessions are held in groups of 1-4 expectant mothers utilizing the full range of Pilates equipment including versatile Reformers, Cadillac, Pilates Chairs and small equipment.
Pilates, the Perfectly Designed Program for Expectant Mothers For safety and efficacy, our Pilates pregnancy program follows the latest pre-natal research and guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Our scientifically designed Pilates pregnancy program takes into account hormonal changes, biomechanical shifts, and normal changes in strength and flexibility from pregnancy.
Fitness Maintenance: our sessions are designed for women who desire to maintain a level of physical fitness during their pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on the mother and developing baby’s health. The program is focused on maintaining physical strength, a key component to maintaining proper alignment and reduction of discomfort. The sessions monitor the changes in pelvic alignment, thus maintaining biomechanical integrity.
Faster postpartum Recovery: Our methodology of Pilates training makes it an obvious choice for expectant mothers. Our program gives great attention to the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor. These are the muscles that make up the support system of the front and bottom of the inner-core unit. The pressure of the growing baby affects these muscles. Our program’s heavy emphasis on transverse and pelvic floor engagement enables mothers to regain control of these muscle groups after birth. The result is a slimmer, stronger body, ready to resume life and take on the demands of motherhood.
Reduction of Pregnancy associated back pain: One of the major priorities of our pre-natal Pilates program is to train the mother to prevent some of the problematic physical challenges of pregnancy. Frequently, the normal shifting of the pelvis can cause a tightening of the lumbar back muscles and stretching and weakening of the abdominal muscles. This combination often creates mild to intense back pain. To alleviate this common discomfort, mothers will be taught how to contract appropriate muscles, creating appropriate posture and relieving back discomfort.
Preparation for physical demands of motherhood. Suddenly that little bundle of joy will feel like a ship anchor. Mothers will soon be carrying 5-20 lb of baby and baby paraphernalia. This is not only exhausting for the mother but also dangerous for the mother and baby. Our goal is to teach mothers the proper way to keep their bodies strong, happy and healthy. It is critical to develop upper back strength, core strength, and shoulder joint strength—all necessary to keep the mother healthy while attending to a newborn child.
