Pre-natal Pilates

 pregnant-bellyPre-natal Pilates

Christine teaches pre- and post- natal classes and clients at The Pilates Loft Newnan. She is also available to teach workshops or smaller, more intimate groups in other settings. If you are an expecting or new mother who is interested in learning how to move with your body rather than against it please contact Christine for more information at simplelifemovement@gmail.com or call her at 404-624-6062

Testimononials

“Prenatal Pilates has been an amazing form of exercise and core strength training during my pregnancy. It has helped reduce my lower back pain, keep my muscles toned, and most importantly provide relaxation exercises through proper breathing techniques. Christine is a fantastic teacher, very careful about the movements, ensuring you are doing them in the proper manner in order to maximize your session. She provided me with tips on stretching and toning exercises I could do from home, or even in the hospital during labor. I would encourage any pregnant women, no matter what fitness level, to take Christine’s prenatal Pilates classes”. — Rebecca, mother of 2

“Christine’s skillful Pilates instruction combined with her knowledge of the female body gave me targeted exercises to stay fit during my pregnancy. Our weekly sessions helped me relieve pregnancy-related aches and at the same time, gave me confidence in my body’s ability for my upcoming birth. I labored and birthed easily and without pain medication, and I can’t help but think it was due in part to Christine’s careful guidance in prenatal Pilates. “  – Cara, mother of 3

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Ab Series of Five: Flat Abs Fast!

If you have ever taken a Pilates class chances are you have done the Ab Series of Five. It is a series of 5 movements done to times each. This is a quick “how to” so that you can do them at home. Try and do them in quick succession without starts or stops. Remember to apply the six Pilates Principles to every movement to get the best results.

 1)  Single Leg Stretch ( beginner,intermediate and advanced strength levels)

  • Lie on your back with your knees folded into your chest.
  • Engage your abdominals and curl your head up bringing your gaze to your belly
  • Place your right hand on your right ankle and your left hand on your right knee (think: outside hand on your ankle!)
  • Stretch your left leg straight away from your body. Start with your leg straight up from your hip to the ceiling. Slowly lower it down only as far as you can maintaining abdominal control. Hold this position.
  • Switch legs; holding onto your left ankle with your left hand, your right hand on your knee and your right leg out long and straight.
  • As you get the hang of this position, you can speed up the movement.
  • Do this 10 times.

Watch out for:

  • Don’t let your body rock side to side as you switch legs.
  • Neck tension. This means you are lifting your head with neck muscles, not abdominal muscles.

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