liked the class warmed me up on a cold night in upstate NY

Hi Courtney,

great class --feels like the right amount of challenge for this point of my pregnancy ! I will be doing this one again!

Great … 😊👍 what a super challenged workout class for a non pregnant person as well 🤪

Great class! I loved the core work on forearms. May I ask how do you Courtney or other prenatal teachers explain that it is safe to do this type of corework during pregnancy? I started teaching pre natal this year and I hear a lot of hesitancy of  working the core at all. 

(Edited by Moderator - Natalia Garcia on October 28, 2024)
Hi Lysette P — Natalia from the Pilates Anytime team here! I am also a certified instructor that has worked with pregnant clients.


Overall, core strength is incredibly important to maintain during pregnancy! When we learn how to properly engage the abdominals, it helps the body better adapt to the physical changes that come during pregnancy, and having that established abdominal strength it will help support the client immensely during labor and postpartum recovery.


There will definitely be more limited options for movement during the third trimester, but I would say the first and second trimesters are the perfect time for the client to set themselves up for success through their pregnancy.


Every client is unique and may need modifications based on their needs and recommendations from their doctor, but hopefully the above will provide you with more tools to encourage your clients to take on abdominal work!

Lysette P Lysette P Chanda Hinman from the Pilates Anytime team to just add on to Natalia's response. Note that a little extra care is needed if someone is pregnant and new to Pilates because starting Pilates while pregnant could add too much pressure unless they are conditioned to core work already. Each client is different, so encourage your pregnant clients to let you know if/when lying on their backs is uncomfortable. At that point, they may prefer to lay on a wedge, modify, or skip any abdominal exercises that are uncomfortable. Let us know if we can support you further!