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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...
Seeking Pilates or Pre/Post Natal Pilates Classes in Western Suburbs of IL
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on August 28, 2010
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Any chance that someone knows anyone who is teaching Pilates in the Naperville area. Would LOVE to take a class - have heard so many good things about Pilates!
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- Yes - Carrie's Pilates Classes! She teaches regular pilates classes but she specializes in pre/post natal pilates too. She's awesome! Classes are held at two differ...
- Hi, I am a prenatal/postnatal personal trainer and instructor. I do encorporated yoga and pilates with the Tupler Technique that close the recti muscles that separate...
- Universal Spirit Yoga in Naperville has been providing pilates and yogilates for eleven years. Details are at www.universalspirit.com Facility is located just south o...
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. ...
Seeking Pilates Class in North Dallas
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on October 14, 2009
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I heard that pilates will help tone the stomach and elimate back pain after childbirth, and would like recommendations for a pilates class in the North Dallas or Richa...
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 During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2010
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I am a runner, and ran about 3 miles 4 times per week before my pregnancy, however, in the late stages I am realizing that running is not an option for me. What exerc...
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- I did swimming, and took an "Athletic Training" class at 24Hr Fitness. Maybe you have a gym with a similar class. I loved this class b/c it focused on core muscle ba...
- Pilates, yoga and swimming. Congratulations to you, and enjoy your new baby!
- I had to stop running at about 7 months because I carried my son so far in front of me, I couldn't keep my balance well enough. Previous to that I had started deep wa...
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...
