Pilates & Yoga OF FAYETTEVILLE Benefi ts of Prenatal Pilates:
• Promotes good posture and spinal alignment, easing the strain and tensions involved with a changing body during pregnancy.
• Increases deep abdominal strength providing support for the weight of the baby and taking pressure off the spine.
• Increases pelvic fl oor strength and greater awareness of the muscles used during childbirth.
• Improves muscle endurance especially in the “core” region including the abdomen, back, pelvis, and shoulder.
• Promotes relaxation through the use of fl owing movements and focus on breath. pipilatesoffayetteville.comlatesoffayetteville.com • (910) 484-2163 2 UCW JULY 21-27, 2010 (910) 484-2163 • 4145 Ferncreek Dr ve 4145 Ferncreek Drivei WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM
PreNatal Pilates
Stay fi t and prepare for child birth using Pilates. Ok, so you’ve got a baby in your belly—now what? Are you ready to work out for two?
The Pilates method of gentle strengthening exercises, on either a mat or the Pilates equipment, will tone you up but also address things like poor posture, back or leg pain, and the muscular aches and pains associated with pregnancy.
