1, pregnant women can do pilates. Proper Pilates for pregnant mothers can effectively relieve the psychological pressure during pregnancy, keep the balance in all aspects of the human body, and give pregnant mothers a peaceful mind. However, it must be noted that if pregnant women want to carry out Pilates training, they must choose Pilates exercises specially designed for pregnant women, which is safer and more effective.
2. Pregnant women can do Pilates training. Pilates is simply the training of core muscles. Long-term training can effectively maintain the training effect. When ordinary people's waist muscles are not strong enough, even after treatment, if they do not maintain training after adjustment, they will be sore again in a few days. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the training of core muscles, including psoas major, quadratus lumborum and gluteus, which can strengthen and maintain the stability of the spine.
What are the benefits of practicing Pilates for pregnant women?
1, Pilates for pregnant women can make you breathe smoothly and relax. By practicing Pilates, we can know the correct breathing skills and relaxation methods, keep the heart, lungs and muscles in good condition, and lay the foundation for natural delivery and postpartum physical recovery.
2, pregnant women practicing Pilates can improve blood circulation and relieve physical discomfort. Through Pilates exercises, blood circulation can be improved, muscle strength and flexibility can be enhanced, and muscles of buttocks, spine and abdomen can be strengthened to support the weight of babies in utero, relieve back pain, strengthen joints and muscles, and prevent bone loss and muscle fatigue. Pilates for pregnant women can control abdominal muscle strength and shorten the labor process. Unconsciously, in practice, you relax or control your abdominal muscles, expand your pelvis and contract your uterus. This is of great help to alleviate or reduce the pain and discomfort in the production process, so that you can enjoy the happiness of shortening the labor process. Be sure to pay attention to the correct posture.
Matters needing attention in Pilates
1. During exercise, pregnant women must follow the standard posture of Pilates for pregnant women. The correct posture is to maintain proper strength in the abdomen and back and let the muscles support the spine. Strong abdominal muscles form a "strength area" that supports the spine. Correct posture helps muscle movement and stretching.
2. Ensure a good breathing pattern. Pilates should breathe with heart, body and spirit, so that the physical and mental pressure of the practitioners can be swept away. The timing of breathing must be correct, which is different from our usual breathing. When breathing, Pilates requires inhaling when doing strenuous exercise and exhaling when tightening the abdomen. Be fully prepared before fat burning pilates practice. Dressing should be loose and comfortable, shoes should be light and fit, sports mats or thick towels should be prepared, and water should be replenished in time during exercise; Keep warm to avoid catching a cold; It is best to exercise in a place with fresh air and trees, which is good for the physical and mental health of both mother and fetus.