Okay, so there’s a lot of information out there about how to prepare your home – and life – for a new baby. But what about preparing your body for post-birth healing? ‘Cause as cute as your new bundle of joy might be, the truth is that they did (or will) leave their mark on […]
Here at Body Beyond Birth, we’re allllll about helping you build a strong, healthy and physically capable body before and after birth. And our go-to BFF for doing just that will always be physical therapy and Pilates-based exercises. (Can we hear a ‘whoop whoop!”) BUT – not all Pilates exercise are suitable for every stage […]
Psst – Bookmark this page, pregnant babe! Growing a baby isn’t some side gig, girl. It’s a full-time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 40 weeks deal. There is no time off or paid leave (ha, if only!) Which means, when it’s sleep time … it’s still baby-growing time in your belly. […]
Wondering when it’s the right time to start prenatal exercise? Great question. And it’s definitely a question I wish I (Jackie) had thought of sooner in my first pregnancy! I first waddled into Becky’s Pilates class with one hand cradled under my blossoming belly and the other dug into the small of my back. Pregnant […]
Nice blossoming bump, babe! Look at you growing an entire human being while the rest of us are struggling to figure out our coffee machines. But if you want to scoop up extra you’re-so-clever points, make sure you do these five things before your bump transforms into beautiful new bubba. Five things you should do […]
Want to see some real-life magic? Hold onto your belly, babe, ‘cos today we’re going to channel our inner futuristic mind reader and let you know how your body will really feel about pregnancy Pilates with four things Pilates can do for YOU during pregnancy. BYO crystals and juju. How your body will (really) feel about […]
Congratulations, new mama! You have officially brought a beautiful new human being into the world. Hurrah! But, let’s be honest; it’s not all cuddles and new baby smell over there in new mama world … Amidst diapers and puke, there’s the reality that your body isn’t quite what she used to be. The burden of […]
Did you ever wonder what THE best pregnancy exercise is? Did you ever worry that your old go to exercise plan might not be safe or the most effective exercise to bust out when you’ve got a baby on board? Well here’s the scoop on the 2 most popular pregnancy exercise classes that people practice […]
Want to embrace the idea of micro-goals and kick some serious fitness butt in the process? Check out these simple ways you can up the ante when it comes to your fitness goals with Pilates exercise program, Body Beyond Birth! Embrace the powers of water- Get yourself a fantastic Frank Green water bottle and choose […]
When you are pregnant or if you have just had a baby, Pilates classes are like any form of exercise. It’s a case of ensuring whether you are fit enough and healed after delivering your baby. Any advice you receive on movement, exercise and nutrition when having a baby or breastfeeding should be double checked […]