Description |
192 pages : illustrations, color ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
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. |
Subject |
Pilates method.
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Exercise for pregnant women.
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Prenatal care.
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Postnatal care.
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Exercise for pregnant women. (OCoLC)fst00918044
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Pilates method. (OCoLC)fst01064038
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Postnatal care. (OCoLC)fst01073189
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Prenatal care. (OCoLC)fst01075446
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ISBN |
1472951077 (paperback) |
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9781472951076 (paperback) |
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