Includes bibliographical references (page 187) and index.
Summary:
"Pilates for Pregnancy covers the fundamentals of Pilates and includes a progressive Pilates programme tailored for each trimester - focusing on pelvic floor and abdominal strength, posture and health & fitness. Anya Hayes' insightful exercise guide will help you conquer the physical and mental stresses of pregnancy and improve your pregnancy health, mood and energy. This is a straight talking, woman-to-woman pregnancy fitness guide with a difference. Showing you: how to optimize the position of your baby for a better birth experience; how to avoid succumbing to the 'pregnancy waddle' and protect your back as your bump grows; how to deal with second pregnancy posture while knackered and running after/constantly lifting a toddler; how to minimize the trials of pregnancy on your abdominals, pelvic floor and mind; how to get into the right mindset for a positive labour, and release tension postnatally; exactly what cardio exercise is safe and beneficial to you and your bump, and what you should avoid"--Publisher description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.