About the DVD

Minimize discomfort and increase strength during pregnancy with the Prenatal Pilates on the Mat workout!

The versatility of Pilates makes it a great and effective workout during pregnancy. Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair will help you maintain strong abdominal, back, and pelvic floor muscles to assist in a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. This workout will help keep you strong and your energy levels high, while enhancing your muscle tone and maintaining a healthy body weight.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Level 1 of 5
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment,and for French/English language option.

Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Stay physically active, strong and energized during pregnancy
• Exercise in comfortable positions
• Strengthen the abs to help speed up post-natal recovery
• Enhance muscle tone and lengthen tight muscles
• Maintain a healthy weight 
  

DVD Contents

• 30 exercises
• Workout Time - 32 min
• DVD Length - 66 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Flex Forward, Breathing into Flexion & Extension, Pelvic Floor Engagement, Imprint & Release, Protraction & Retraction, Cat Stretch, Spinal Rotation, Elevation & Depression, Head Nods

EXERCISES: Spine Twist, Saw, Resting on Elbows: Hip Release, Resting on Elbows: Bend & Stretch, Lower & Lift, Leg Circles, Hip Rolls, Leg Lifts, Side-Lying, Side Kicks, Side Leg Lift Series, Side Bend Prep, Twist, Squats, Leg Pull Front Prep, Swimming Prep, Push-Up, Lunge Forward Thigh Stretch, Mermaid Stretch, Rotation with Port de Bras, Arm Circles Seated

Bonus Features

• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• 5-minute bonus workout
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training