Yes! Pilates is a non-impact workout which means that it is safe to practice during pregnancy. But during the course of your pregnancy, modifications will need to be made to your workout as your body and abilities will change.

Pilates is great during pregnancy for countless reasons including:
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• Boosts your mood and energy levels
• Prepares you for childbirth and recovery
• Strengthens and stretches your core muscles
• Helps release stress and relax the body
• Improves circulation and lymph flow
• Reduces strain on your joints

​Be More Cautious - As your body changes you might find that you need to be more cautious when doing certain things like getting up and down from a mat on the floor, getting on or off the reformer, or working out on an exercise ball.

Mind Your Position – Once you are into the second trimester, you should avoid doing exercises lying flat on your back. Throughout the second and third trimesters (because of hormonal changes and weight gain) you should avoid exercises on the reformer that involves lying face down or lying on your back. This is recommended because of the possibility of obstructing the blood supply to the baby.

Avoid Overstretching – Hormonal changes during pregnancy promote flexibility in the joints and muscles. Women often experience more strains to their muscles and ligaments during this time so you will want to make sure not to overstretch and work in a smaller range of motion.
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Be sure to always let your instructor know that you are pregnant when you take a Pilates class. As with all exercises during pregnancy, if you feel any pain it’s important to stop right away. 

At 3D Fitness, we offer Pilates classes that cater to soon-to-be-mothers as well as new moms. We can regularly adjust our sessions based on your doctors’ recommendations and your comfort level. Pilates offers a wide range of benefits during pregnancy and we invite you to join us for a class! If you have any questions about Pilates during pregnancy please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.

With the summer coming to a close and the school year right around the corner, you might realize you were busy enjoying yourself in the hot, beautiful sunshine and forgot about your fitness goals. Now that the kids are heading back to school, the days will start to get cooler and you’ll want to warm up with a new focus in mind: Pilates!
 
Why choose Pilates? Not only is this type of exercise a great way to stay in shape, its main principles are control, centering, concentration, precision, breath and flow. With this essential methodology, Pilates can relieve stress, manage pain and help you develop a stronger, better you. We’ve had several clients that have come in with debilitating injuries and are finding that physical therapy just isn’t enough. With the innovation of Pilates being a way to strengthen your muscles without hurting your body more, we’re seeing more and more clients who are able to improve their bodies’ strength when they thought it was not possible.
 
Who should take Pilates? Anyone can benefit from Pilates, even someone who doesn’t experience pain or different ailments. Athletes and dancers can utilize Pilates as a way to keep their core strong, improve their posture and lengthen the muscles. With the stress they often put on their bodies when playing sports, Pilates can be essential for helping the body not only be less prone to injury, but improve their skills. Stronger muscle mass leads to better performance and longevity that is important to all of us.
 
Don’t let yourself get bogged down by the same boring workout routine. Join our Pilates classes in Houston, TX and experience the change for yourself. With our specialized system, we don’t take on large classes with only one teacher; we make sure our clients receive extra attention. When it comes to strengthening the body, doing the right movements is the only way to be able to achieve that. 3D Fitness can get you moving in the right way and will make you feel amazing, guaranteed!