01494 580 480
Ante natal classes run in 5 week terms and the cost of £45 is payable at the outset.
Payment for the whole term keeps costs down and encourages you to attend!
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 Chesham.
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!
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
When Can I Start?
If you are new to pilates, you can start once you are 12 weeks pregnant. If you were doing pilates prior to becoming pregnant, you can continue throughout all stages of pregnancy. It is possible to do pilates throughout your entire pregnancy.
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology recommend exercising at least 2 times a week for approximately 30 minutes each time.
General pilates classes are not really suitable for pregnant women due to the physical changes that occur during pregnancy. All of our classes are taught by physiotherapists who are specifically trained to teach ante and post natal pilates.
Unlike general pilates instructors, physiotherapists have an extensive medical knowledge which enable us to teach the most appropriate exercise for your stage of pregnancy, especially if you are experiencing any of the common difficulties with pregnancy such as back pain, joint pain, poor posture, muscle spasm/fatigue, and/or symphysis pubis discomfort.
You can be reassured that you can exercise safely during (and after) your pregnancy under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
During pregnancy your body undergoes many changes in a short period of time. These hormonal changes act to soften the muscles and ligaments of the pelvis to allow room for the baby to grow. These effects must be take into consideration when exercising.
Pilates is a toning and conditioning exercise programme that concentrates on building a strong and efficient ‘centre’ of abdominal, spinal and pelvic floor muscles which act to brace the spine to support the extra weight of the baby and provide stability to the joints. A strong and efficient pelvic floor provides continuous support to the uterus and helps reduce weakening and stretching of the pelvic floor during and after pregnancy.
Keeping the pelvic floor muscles strong during pregnancy and learning how to contract and relax them may help to reduce the damage to them during labour. Toning up your pelvic floor muscles after the birth is important to avoid leakage from your bladder or bowel. In the longer term, pelvic floor exercises can safeguard against incontinence, haemorrhoids or prolapse of the pelvic organs.
Russell School, Chorleywood
Tuesday 19:00
Tuesday 20:15 (coming soon)
Cost
Classes run as a course of 5 weeks costing £45 payable in advance. If your due date is within the 5 week block you can ‘pay as you go’ for £9 per class.
Payment for the whole term keeps costs down and encourages you to attend.
1:1 Classes & Small Groups
We can provide Pilates in your home or in our clinic in Chesham.
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.
Reducing Pain, Restoring function
British Legion Hall, Chorleywood
Tuesday 10:30