Not long ago, a set of photos of Sun Li practicing Pilates quickly made Pilates a hot search topic and became very popular. Recently, a prenatal education Pilates light fashion exhibition that combines sports prenatal education and music prenatal education was held in Guangzhou. Nearly a thousand expectant parents learned Pilates for pregnant women on site and enjoyed a feast of Pilates music.
Director Zhu of Guangzhou Elizabeth Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, the organizer, said: \”Exercise prenatal education and music prenatal education are prenatal education programs that almost all expectant mothers will do, but most expectant mothers just listen to music. Do some simple stretching movements mechanically at home, and The purpose of this event is to allow expectant mothers to experience the physical and mental relaxation and release brought by sports prenatal education and music prenatal education. In addition, pregnant women practicing Pilates can also prevent and relieve common backaches during pregnancy. Pain, lower limb edema and other discomforts, to promote natural delivery. \”
What should you pay attention to when doing Pilates during pregnancy?
Norbert Sulik, a senior internationally certified Pilates coach, replied that it is best for pregnant women to practice Pilates under the guidance of professional coaches. If you train at home, you also need to learn from a professional coach in advance and familiarize yourself with practice techniques. At the same time, family members should accompany you when practicing the exercises. Exercise safely is the most important thing. During exercise, be sure to follow the standard Pilates postures for pregnant women. If a pregnant woman experiences dizziness, nausea or fatigue during exercise, she should stop exercising immediately. If you have abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. It is recommended that pregnant women have someone to practice Pilates at home or be accompanied by a trainer to ensure safety.
Professionals remind that exercises should follow the principles of low intensity and high frequency, and pay attention to control, stretching and breathing, so as to strengthen muscles without increasing muscle volume. Pregnant women participating in Pilates exercises must be at least 12 weeks pregnant. In addition, those with placenta previa, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, frequent abdominal distension, abdominal pain, headaches, and previous pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, premature delivery, pregnancy difficulties, etc. are not suitable for participating in Pilates exercises. Text/Yangcheng Evening News reporter Chen Hui