Pregnancy Class (Level 1)

The best class for you if you:

  •  Are between 12 and 34 weeks pregnant
  • Want to do some gentle exercise during your pregnancy
  • Have not been particularly physically active prior to this pregnancy i.e. you exercised less than 2-3 times per week
  • Have risk factors for gestational diabetes or gestational hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Have no contraindications to exercise during your pregnancy
  • This class involves – upright and mat and ball based Pilates, gentle strengthening exercises, gentle aerobic fitness exercises

Pregnancy Class (Level 2)

The best class for you if you:

  • Are between 12 and 34 weeks pregnant
  • Have exercised fairly consistently to at least a moderate intensity level in the 12-18 months before conceiving your baby
  • Are familiar with exercises such as squats and lunges
  • Want to continue to exercise to at least a moderate intensity level safely during your pregnancy
  • Have no contraindications to exercise during your pregnancy
  • This class involves – upright and mat and ball based Pilates, strengthening exercises +/- the use of weights, aerobic fitness exercises

BYOB Postnatal Class

The best class for you if you:

  • Are postnatal and have had a vaginal delivery >3 weeks ago or a caesarean section >5weeks, up until 6-7 months postnatal
  • Have any pelvic floor issues postnatally e.g. urinary incontinence, urgency, prolapse symptoms
  • Want to reconnect with your pelvic floor muscles
  • Want to do some stretches and start to resume normal posture
  • Want to gently build some strength again whilst listening to your body
  • This class involves – upright and mat based Pilates exercises with explanations and emphasis on the pelvic floor

Beginners / Lower Back Pain

The best class for you if you:

  • Want to start Pilates from the foundations
  • Have current or previous back or pelvic injuries
  • Have osteoporosis
  • Have low back pain
  • Would like to work on positional awareness, gentle strengthening and balance
  • This class involves: a warm up and cool down in standing, a series of mat-based Pilates exercises

Improvers/Intermediate

The best class for you if you:

  • Have no experience of Pilates but are reasonably fit and healthy
  • Have no current injuries
  • Have some experience of Pilates
  • Would like to work on flexibility, balance, coordination and strengthening
  • Would like to somewhat challenge yourself
  • This class involves: a warm up and cool down in standing, a series of mat-based Pilates exercises
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INIDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

I am now offering one on one women’s health pelvic floor appointments in Cavan town where I offer pregnancy assessments in preparation for childbirth, comprehensive postnatal reviews/Mummy MOTs, menopausal MOTs, or general women’s health/pelvic floor assessments.  An individual appointment can be booked by clicking below and then selecting your date and time, or you can contact me via instagram or email pilatesphysiocavan@gmail.com for more information.