post natal pilates adelaide

POST NATAL PILATES ADELAIDE
At Hyde Park, we specialise in rehab, pregnancy and post natal Pilates. For Post Natal Pilates, we are Adelaides leading studio. After giving a vaginal birth, generally it is safe to begin Pilates after 6 weeks. If you have had a C-section, you will need to ask your surgeon / obstetrician when it would be suitable to begin gentle Pilates classes.

Our clinical Pilates classes are exactly what everyone needs for post-natal care. It is essential to get the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles working correctly and to gain strength in both of them.

During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles are stretched beyond their normal state causing abdominal separation. Abdominal separation can lead to all sorts of problems if you don’t fix it. During a vaginal birth, the pelvic floor muscles are completely stretched, if you don’t gain strength in these muscles it can possibly lead to a vaginal prolapse. Poor postural alignment can also remain after pregnancy, which can lead to several types of injuries and aches and pain.

Once you gain core strength, as well as postural and muscular symmetry, then the focus in class can also be on exercises to assist in lifting your baby to make sure you use the correct stabilising muscles.

Our Individualised group Pilates Classes applies one-on-one training. There are no more than five clients in a class at one time. Each student has their own program to suit their specific needs. The instructor will continually update this program as the client becomes stronger and progresses.

Each class includes exercises to be performed both on the mat & equipment. Specialised Pilates machinery are used in the studio, and floor mat exercises also include Pilates apparatus such as bolsters, chi balls, hand and ankle weights, therabands and fit balls. Each exercise is resistance controlled to stretch the muscles whilst strengthening them.

HOW TO BEGIN?
Firstly you must book for your one-on-one assessment. This where we can have a chat about your goals, a full body postural assessment will take place, and you will be shown stretches suited for your individual needs. You are also taught breathing techniques and how to engage your core correctly. From this assessment, the instructor will design an individual Pilates exercise program for your specific needs.

Once your assessment is complete, you can then book into any of our Individualised group classes at Hyde Park. Our Individualised group classes contain no more than 5 clients. Small classes are run to ensure each client receives individual needs and attention throughout. You basically get a personal trainer throughout the entire group session!

WHY PILATES FOR POST-NATAL CARE?
Post Natal Pilates is beneficial for:

• Strengthening of the pelvic floor to decrease vaginal prolapse
• Decrease abdominal separation
• Strengthening of core
• Strengthening of pelvic stability
• Rehab for aches and pains
• Learning which muscles to use for lifting of your baby
• Decrease headaches

WHICH CLASS TYPE IS SUITABLE FOR YOU?
All Individualised group classes are suitable for post natal Pilates. Each student in all group classes will receive a personal workout. Therefore, all class times are suitable for all ages & abilities. Each class is suitable for clients attending for rehab, pregnancy, pre & post natal, flexibility, strengthening and toning. All classes are 1hr.

WHAT TO BRING?
Socks are to be worn during your workout. Socks with sticky rubber on the bottom can be purchased from our studio for $15. This is for your own safety and hygiene reasons. Sweat towels are supplied at our studio. Please wear something you can comfortably stretch in.

16 hour late cancellation fee applies for all bookings made