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Welcome to your Postnatal Program
Congratulations, we are delighted to have you on board.
Lydia McTamney (Women's Health physiotherapist) will move you through a series of basic mat Pilates exercises focusing on your abdominals, arms and legs.
Over a 4 week, period the intensity builds so that you are then ready to return to wh... -
Week 1 - Abdominals
This first class is about discovering and reconnecting with your body again after pregnancy. The exercises are designed to provide the appropriate challenge while maintaining safety. The class addresses how to begin to use and restrengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles after the stresses...
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Educational Video - Breathing
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Week 1 - Arms
In our first class focusing on the arms, we practise exercises that help stretch out the chest and back and strengthen the postural muscles to help with back pain. It will leave you feeling fabulous!
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Educational Video - Flat Head
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Week 1 - Legs
In this class, we begin to work on the stability of our hips and pelvis by strengthening our gluteals and core whilst also stretching out our legs. Most of the class is lying on the mat in a supported position.
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Week 2 - Abdominals
As we start our second week we begin to gradually increase the challenge of the exercises guiding you back to a strong, stable and healthy body. We begin to add gentle progressions which you can choose to try if you feel comfortable doing so.
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Educational Video - General Exercises
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Week 2 - Arms
Challenging the bodies stability provides an extra dimension to this week arms workout. Find the stretch and expansion in your body and enjoy the benefits all day!
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Educational Video - Mastitis
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week 2 - Legs
In this workout you will be able to enjoy a strong leg workout out whilst also mobilising the spine and improving balance. Stabilise using simple movements.
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Week 3 - Abdominals
In this third week, we continue to activate our abdominals in a safe way. Enjoy the added progressions if you feel up to it!
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Educational Video - Rectus Abdominus
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Week 3 - Arms
In week 3 we challenge the arms and upper body whilst including squats and standing exercises to increase the challenge of the whole body and improving functional stability.
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Educational Video - Running
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Week 3 - Legs
Strengthen your gluteals and test your balance in this weeks mat workout including lots of standing and functional exercises. It will leave your legs and gluteal muscles feeling well worked!
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Week 4 - Abdominals
In week 4 we build on the strength gained over the last few weeks, giving you the option to make gentle progressions, to assist our post-pregnancy recovery and feel stronger through our core.
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Educational Video - Wrist Injuries
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Week 4 - Legs
This week class targets the whole body, especially the legs in a short amount of time. This class will give you the boost you need for the rest of your day!
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Educational Video - Sore Back
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Week 4 - Arms
Find the balance within your body in this full body workout that will not only help build strong and toned arms but firmer and stronger legs. This class will make you feel vibrant and help give you more energy!
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4-week Postnatal program Guide.pdf
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