This interactive seminar, developed by the Merrithew® team, draws upon the most current medical information, exercise guidelines and research available on pregnancy and movement. Appropriate STOTT PILATES® Matwork exercise adaptations are explored and programming concepts for teaching small groups and private clients are discussed. Anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations are also discussed with an eye to providing a safe and effective workout throughout all trimesters and provide strategies for building new pre-natal programs as well as enhancing those already in progress.
Learn the benefits of taking moms-to-be from traditional Matwork variations to select exercise modifications on the Reformer in this workshop, developed by the Merrithew™ team. Using current exercise guidelines provided by the ACOG and bearing in mind common anatomical and physiological changes, appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations are explored using the Reformer in innovative and beneficial ways. Workout safety and effectiveness remain paramount and the client’s risk factors, pre-pregnancy fitness level, health concerns and fitness goals are to be taken in to account when creating new and ongoing programs.
Learning objectives
- Apply the Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES to specific exercises on the Reformer
- Understand movement essence and exercise goals for the prenatal client
- Explore how exercise choices are made for the prenatal client and what modifications may need to be incorporated
- Hear cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness
Most women are able to return to exercise four to six weeks after a regular birth or when they get clearance from their physician. Many of the exercises performed during the second and third trimester of pregnancy will be suitable now, but other exercises can be added to focus on reactivating and stabilizing the pelvic floor, transversus abdominis and obliques as well as developing lumbo-pelvic stability. This gentle but effective workout, developed by the Merrithew™ team, incorporates Toning Balls™ to get new moms back on the right track.
Learning objectives
- Apply the Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES to exercises specific to the post-natal client
- Discover how to modify for the needs of this special population
- Understand how to incorporate Toning Balls in a post-natal workout
- Discuss special considerations for post-natal concerns