Pre- and Postnatal Workouts
A selection of workouts pre/postnatal friendly. Some of the workouts are specific for either ante- or postnatal bodies. Others are general, mixed ability workouts suitable for ante- and postnatal bodies. Please read the description of each class carefully for further instruction on which positions to adapt depending on whether you are ante- or postnatal!
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40' - Seated Arm Workout
Welcome to this arm workout .... with a bit of hips thrown into it. The arms bit will require some weights, the hips bit will just require sitting down but in different position so as to challenge your mobility and balance. This video is suitable for pre/postnatal bodies, just be mindful of align...
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20' - Look After Your Hands, Wrists and Elbows
Give your hands, wrists and elbows some attention and love with this short workout. If you suffer from any kind of elbow pain, then you definitely want to give it a try. For this workout, you will need a handweight (anything from 2 kgs especially for the wrists up to 10 or more depending on the s...
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40' - Lengthen, lengthen, lengthen
This lesson is all about lengthening the body, using the limbs to give you a sense of direction and opposition as you move. You should by the end of it feel a few centimetres taller! This lesson is suitable for post-natal bodies.
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30' - Gentle band and overball workout
A great class to do at any point of the day, whenever you need a bit of time to yourself and wind down. You can use a pair of tights or leggings and a folded up bath towel instead of the band and overball! This is suitable for post-natal bodies.
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50' - Weights
A 50' workout using weights to challenge you physically and technically. Do not worry if you do not have ankle weights. You can use cans of beans or bottles of water to challenge your upper body! This workout is post-natal friendly.
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20' - Easy-ish Arms and Chest Workout Part 2
This is Part 2 to a two part series of easy(ish) exercises to strengthen your arms and chest (spine and shoulders as well!). Grab some hand weights, anything from 500gr to 2kg. These can be bottles of water or cans of beans if you do not have any weights. This workout is post-natal friendly.
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25' - Arm and Chest Toner
If you've been meaning to tone up your arms and chest, then this is a great little workout. I'm using 1kg weights which you can substitute with a small bottle of water or a can of beans if you do not have actual weights handy! This workout is suitable for post-natal bodies.
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10' - 10 Minutes a Day Keeps the Physio Away
If you've been wondering what it is that you could do every day to keep your posture in check and injuries at bay, then this is it! A just over 10' long simple, yet very efficient exercise routine to address the main issues to look out for in your every day life: your back, your hips, your balanc...
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10' - Just out of bed routine
Here's a 10' routine to do first thing in the morning. Shake off the sleepiness and start the day feeling aligned and energised! This short workout is post-natal friendly.
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10' - Quick Fix 10' Reset
Here's a 10' reset workout to do at any point during the day, whenever you feel the need to reconnect with yourself. I'm using a small, flat bean bag for postural awareness which you can substitute with a small, light book or even a tea coaster! This is post-natal friendly!
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15' - Standing Super Snaky Spine
This 15' standing workout will leave your spine feeling very strong and bendy. I recommend also doing the longer mat based Super Snaky Spine workout if you want more gooey movements for your back. This workout is pre- and postnatal friendly!
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15' - Balance Challenge
In this short workout, I am challenging your balance by getting you to pretend you are standing on a tight rope. For the extra challenge, use weights, anything from 2 to 5kgs or more if you have any larger weights lying around. This video is pre- and post-natal friendly!
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30' - Mat-based Super Snaky Spine
This mat-based workout will make your spine feel very bendy and strong. A shorter stand up version is also available! This video is suitable for post-natal bodies, just keep it easy with the curl ups if you are recently post-natal or have diastatis recti.
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20' - Ultimate Shoulder Stretcher
Twenty minutes dedicated to losening up tight shoulders! Great if you've been spending too much time hunched over your desk or you just need to losen up the accumulated tension. This is a very good post-natal workout.
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60' - Stretch it Bent it_ Mixed Ability class 23/10/21
This is the recording of the zoom Mixed Ability class taught on 23/10/21. The full hour is spent on giving the whole body a nice big stretch. Relaxed, slow spaced but thorough, it will leave you feeling all bendy and streched out. A shorter, 30' version of this class is available under the Shorte...
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30' - Stretch it Bend it
This 30' lesson is spent on giving the whole body a nice big stretch. Relaxed, slow spaced but thorough, it will leave you feeling all bendy and streched out. A longer, full hour version of this class is available under the Longer Workouts section! Both are suitable for postnatal bodies.
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60' - Beginners/Mixed Ability class 04/09/21
This is the recording of the zoom Beginners/Mixed Ability class taught on 4th September 2021. Within the hour, I will get you to work and move every single bit of your body, including the fingers and the eyes! It's a gentle class which uses no equipment. Just you and the mat. Suitable for postnat...
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45' - Pregnancy Pilates
Prepare your body for the big day and beyond! At the heart of this class is the practice of deep diaphragmatic breathing combined with practical movements to both engage and release the pelvic floor efficiently. The breath work will help you relax and prepare mentally for giving birth.
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20' - Foam Roller workout
A short workout focusing on the spine using the foam roller for increased body awareness. Using the foam roller is a great rehab tool post-nataly. Just be conscious of not overdoing your abdominals in a flexed position (Curl Ups) if you are recently postnatal.
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20' - Reset your body
A short workout aimed at resetting your alignment and helping you to feel relaxed! This workout is suitable for postnatal bodies.
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35' - Stretch out
A gentle 30' routine to stretch the whole of the body and move all main joints through their full range of movement. Perfectly suitable for posnatal bodies. If you are pregnant, you can do nearly all of it, except the exercises lying on your front.
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20' - Upper body workout with band
A simple workout to do at any time during the day to move your upper spine and shoulders! This lesson is entirely suitable for pre- or postnatal bodies.
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30' - Shoulders and upper spine with band workout
A 30' workout to help strengthen and release the shoulders and upper spine. Ideal for anyone suffering from stiffness or discomfort! The lesson is entirely suited for pre- and postnatal bodies.
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Tutorial - Head alignment
This tutorial looks at the alignment of the head to the ribcage to help you address any neck and shoulder tension you may experience as a consequence of sustained bad postural habits. It will also help extend your upper spine for a taller, prouder upright position!
An important note for ante- an...