Having a baby means many things: less sleep, more mess, learning how to hold an infant while rummaging through your purse for a pacifier, and dealing with the changes in your body from your pregnancy.
As you try to get a new routine down, fitness may seem like that last thing you feel like doing. However it is more important than ever not only to be active now, but also to reinforce proper movement patterns.
During pregnancy the body goes through many changes, one of which is how some of the core and pelvic floor muscles function. It is important in your post-baby body to make sure you “re-learn” the correct movement patterns to ensure compensatory patterns are not developed. Once the correct patterns have been re-established, progressing to more intense exercise will mean less likelihood of injury and back pain.
In the fitness class at the Mothering Touch, we focus on activating deep core muscles and the pelvic floor to promote appropriate movement patterns. We also practice ways to manage back and pelvic pain through self-corrections and exercise.
Prenatal Fitness: Tuesday's 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Postnatal Fitness: Thursday's 2 -3 p.m. (Please note: non-mobile babies are welcome, and the lovely ladies at the Mothering Touch will hold babies while you exercise if needed.)
