Pilates
● Strength-building Pilates for pregnant women and new moms
●Coached by physical therapist Josefin
● 2 sessions a week for 6 weeks
PILATES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS
Pilates for Everyone
Pilates is a form of exercise performed at a calm pace, engaging the muscles and requiring mental focus. Something many of us could use, right?
Just press play, follow Jossan the physical therapist's instructions, and feel a really good connection with the muscles in your glutes, core, and your whole body!
You can try the program whether you have previous experience or are trying Pilates for the first time—as long as at least 2 months have passed since childbirth, if applicable!
The Program in Brief:
- 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks
- Suitable during pregnancy or for at least 2 months after childbirth
- Tips and advice from the coach during the session Josefin
- All you need is your body weight and a mini band
Who is it for?
Our Pilates program is designed both for those who are completely new to Pilates and for those who have previous experience!The Pilates program is suitable for both pregnant women and women who are at least 2 months postpartum.
Since the entire program is a video chat, you can feel confident that all the exercises can be adapted to your own ability and how you're feeling that day—and Jossan, the physical therapist, will show you how!
Questions About Pilates
Here you'll find questions and answers about exercise during pregnancy, answered by physical therapist Josefin Eriksson.
Why should I do Pilates?
Pilates works out the entire body, with a focus on core strength, flexibility, balance and mindfulness. It’s a great form of exercise for those who want to strengthen their bodies in a gentle way, and it can be effectively combined with strength training.
The program also takes special care to ensure that the body needs during during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Coach Josefin Eriksson isn’t just an exceptional physical therapist specializing in women’s health—she’s also an incredible Pilates instructor!
How do I get started with Pilates as a beginner?
The Pilates program is designed both for those who are completely new to Pilates and for those who have previous experience.
The entire program consists of video workouts, and all exercises can be adapted to your own ability and how you're feeling that day.
In the slightly more challenging exercises, you'll be guided through different options so you can choose the one that feels best for you.
Can I do Pilates while I'm pregnant?
Yes, absolutely—the program is designed with the pregnant body in mind!
If you're pregnant, it's important to know that we don't divide workouts by trimester; instead, we encourage you to listen to your body and adjust the intensity to suit your needs. Coach Jossan will help you with this during every workout.
Some pregnant women will experience vena cava syndrome during exercises performed while lying on their backs, which can cause discomfort, dizziness, nausea, or other unpleasant symptoms.
Often, the solution is to change your position, and in some cases, it works really well to “props up” your lower back a little. For example, you can place a pillow on the floor under your shoulders and head when doing exercises while lying on your back, or you can place the pillow under the right side of your body so that you’re tilted slightly to the left.
Exercising on your back is nothing to be afraid of during pregnancy, but it’s definitely unnecessary to exercise on your back if you’re experiencing symptoms related to the vena cava. In that case, trythe pillow trick, or simply skip the exercises done on your back if the trick doesn’t help.
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