Pilates
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Pilates & Yoga During Pregnancy???
Asked by T.B. from Charlotte
on January 16, 2008
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Hey just wondering if anyone knew anything about Yoga & Pilates during pregnnancy. I just started both about a month ago @ my local gym Neither class is prenatel & the...
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- Yoga is fabulous for pregnancy and I'm sure pilates is great as well. When I was pregnant I bought a yoga for pregnancy dvd and did it at home everyday as well as tre...
- Rule of thumb is to not start something new during pregnancy. If you had been doing pilates and yoga before your pregnancy then you would have a base level of fitness ...
- Gaiam makes a great prenatal yoga DVD. It has modifications for stages of pregnancy, and would give you an idea of what to do/what not to do in your class. Hope this ...
Does Pilates Really Work?
Asked by E.F. from Chicago
on March 12, 2007
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Has Pilates helped any other moms out there tone up and lose the belly fat? If so, can anyone recommend any Pilates studios (or class offereings) in Chicago? Or do the...
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- First of all there is no such thing as spot reduction. The first place you gain weight is the last place you will lose it. As far as losing your pregnancy weight, th...
- YES, YES, YES!!! I have done Pilates for about a year and my husband has for about 2 or so and it is amazing for your core (abs, butt, etc..). I am currently pregnan...
- I know that feeling. I did prenatal Pilates at Frog Temple in Bucktown and I really enjoyed the classes (I finally gave them up at 37 weeks). I got the Windsor Pilat...
Pilates Class in Macomb Twp
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on September 8, 2008
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I am looking for a pilates class in or close to macomb twp. I just got the okay to start working out again after my pregnancy. I want to work with a trainer to keep m...
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- I heard that the "Yoga Studio" on Van Dyke in Shelby Twp has Pilates classes.
- S.~Xtreme Fitness at I-94 and Hall Rd. (next to Walmart) has pilates starting next week. Call them to inquire about the classes ###-###-####.
- I would check out the Macomb Township Rec Center. They offer a wide variety of exercise classes and have child care while you work out. I have taken Aerobic classes th...
Yoga, Pilates, and Cycling
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2009
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DH and I have just started Trying to conceive this month for our first! So excited!! I participate in a power yoga and a pilates class one time each a week as well as ...
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- If you have no problems conceiving (you'll find that out over the next while) no problem doing everything that you normally do - given your Dr. says it's ok. If you...
- Hi K.. I teach poweryoga, and I'm pregnant for the 2nd time, so I thought I'd weigh in. I think it's really fine for you to continue everything you're doing for now. W...
- Hi K., Talk to you power yoga teacher -- there may be concern about how heated up you get (you don't want to get overheated while pregnant), and my power yoga teac...
Pilates DVD Recommendations
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on January 24, 2008
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Got a question for everyone here. I am going to be taking up pilates as recommended by my midwife. TMI reason....after having 2 children, both of which I ended up with...
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- Hi K., I don't know of any specific Pilates DVDs, but I have an awesome Yoga video that you can buy at Target. It's by Lamaze, Yoga for Your Pregnancy. It has a brown...
- I am a certified Pilates instructor. The reason why your midwife recommended Pilates is that when done correctly the PC and transverse abdominal muscles are engaged. I...
- There are actually alot of exercise dvd's out that you can do while you are pregnant. One is Pilates During Pregnancy, you can find it one Amazon.com for about $20. ...
Looking for Prenatal Pilates Class - Denver or Stapleton/Lowrey Area
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on May 21, 2008
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Hello - my ob/gyn has suggested some prenatal pilates classes but I can only find one. Does anyone have any suggestion? Downtown would be fine but Stapleton or Lowre...
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- you can try looking into the city of denver parks and recreation and see if they offer any, or a gym. I would check with your ob and see if they may have any reccomend...
- I got a great video that I used during my first pregnancy and loved. I originally got it from the library to try out and ended up buying it since I liked it so much. ...
- I am in doula near that area, so if you do find something, I would love to hear about it! You can contact me through my website www.birthfirstdoula.vpweb.com. Good luc...
Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Birmingham
on November 5, 2006
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Has anyone heard of or has a copy of "Pregnancy without pounds" by Michelle Moss? Is this worth getting? Are there really good information about exercise and keeping...
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- Try "Fit Mama" Exercise DVD! I loved it! It gave me a lot of energy on those days when I felt blah!
- J., I can't say I've heard of the book, but if you exercise at all now, you can really just keep on doing what you're doing. Talk to your doctor to make sure you d...
- Dear J., I am a certified Pilates instructor and excersize is a great way to continue feeling good during your pregnancy and help out during birth. My only suggestion...
Pregnancy Workout??
Asked by S.R. from San Antonio
on September 25, 2008
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I just found out that baby #3 is on the way, and the recent years have been a struggle to lose the weight from the first and second pregnancies. I'm worried that with...
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- walking and yoga. walk after dinner with hubby around the block, it helps, and of course pregnancy yoga, helps you sleep better later in the pregnancy where youd norma...
- ditto... WALK, WALK, WALK... like several miles a day!!!... and yoga. There are great pre-natal and post natal classes you can take your baby to at YOGAYOGA. There a...
- It's all about the food. My biggest problem was telling myself that I was eating for two...the problem was I was eating for two linebackers! I gained 65, 55, and whe...
Weight and Pregnancy
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on June 4, 2009
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Hi everyone,
After lots of wonderful advice from so many on this site, my husband and I have decided to try to get pregnant with our third baby! My only concern is...
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- Yes, start now. My advice on stress eating is to look at the psychology of food and your relationship with it. You know you stress eat so you're there, but controlling...
- Hi N., Try a Slow Flow Yoga Class at the Center for Yoga in Birmingham -- be prepared to sweat = ) Bring a towel and water and try to go 3-4 times/week if possible....
- N., I reccommend that you try to lose the weight and start an exercise program before you start trying. Get your body used to it and once you've lost the weight yo...
