Pilates during pregnancy and beyond…

We are delighted to publish an interview with Nikki Williams-Quamina from Devolin-Mai Pilates (UK) regarding the practice of Pilates during pregnancy and perinatal period. Nikki is a Midwife and an experienced Pilates instructor and trains women both during pregnancy and post-childbirth period. Please find the interview below: IFWIP: What is Pilates? Nikki: Pilates is a group of low-impact exercise and breathing techniques which aims to strengthen the body, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.  Regular Pilates practice can help improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension. Pilates was developed by German-born...

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