Postnatal Classes
Have you had a baby recently? If so you may be interested in my online postnatal classes!
- Restorative Pilates – for strengthening your core and pelvic floor muscles, easing tight muscles and a bit of stress relief!
- Low Impact Fitness – a circuit based fitness class that helps you to rebuild your strength and stamina safely
You can start to attend classes once you are 6 weeks post vaginal birth or 8-12 weeks post caesarean.
Benefits of Coming to Postnatal Classes
- help regain your fitness
- heal and strengthen stomach muscles and pelvic floor
- strengthen and stretch muscles affected by pregnancy and mum life
- helps prevent postnatal depression
- exercises specially selected to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction
Restorative Pilates classes
Restorative Pilates is designed to specifically address healing of the postnatal body after the changes from pregnancy and birth. We work on:
- posture and alignment
- restoring the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
- and strengthening you for you daily mummy activities!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00am
“If I could describe Sarah's postnatal Pilates in three words I would say relaxing, effective and fabulous. I was looking for a class that would work on my mummy tummy but be less intense than buggyfit. I wanted a gentle class which would help me tone up and this was pefect. I have gone from having quite a wobbly midsection to having a flattish tummy with my 'duo abs' - not quite a six-pack but you can see there are two sets of abs there now! I believe it has helped me loose some weight too as it has got me back into a healthier lifestyle. The exercises are tailored for mew mums and really focus on tummies, legs, strengthening your core and working your pelvic floor. You can take your babies and Sarah will rock them if they get unsettled and so you can actually get some exercise done without worrying. In essence it is a brilliant class to help you get your body toned, mind relaxed and meet some nice mummies too.”
Kimberley
Postnatal Pilates
Low Impact Fitness
Low Impact Fitness is specifically designed to strengthen your whole body , supporting you in your daily mum life of bending and carrying - and less likely to lead to back pain. You will also feel more energised after the session!
- help achieve fitness goals
- feel stronger
- more confident
- more motivated
- feel more like yourself
Mondays and Fridays
10:00am
FAQS
I’ve never done Pilates before, does that matter?
This is not a regular Pilates class – the focus and purpose is different. So it won’t matter if you’ve never done it before! I’ve had many mums attend who have never done Pilates before and they loved it so much they continued into my regular Pilates classes once back at work! All the movements are done at your own pace so you won’t feel like you’re being left behind. And you can choose your own range of movement so you work to your own level.
When can I start exercising again?
You can start my postnatal classes once you’ve had your 6-week check up from the doctor. For a Caesarean it’s 8-10 weeks. This is just a guideline to starting. It doesn’t mean you should go straight back to running/your previous routine straight away. Best to ease yourself in, start from the inside out and make sure you feel well in yourself. Any stitches should have healed and bleeding stopped.
What do I wear?
Comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. No need to splash out on gym gear if you don’t have it – most mums wear legging and a T-shirt. Layers are good, so you can stay comfortable throughout the class – you always cool down a bit when you come to the floorwork. We exercise in bare feet so no need to wear trainers. Socks are fine, if they have some grip on them that’s even better!