Prenatal pilates has basically been my savior during this pregnancy. Gentle yet effective toning movements have helped me relieve pain, strengthen areas that become weaker and just basically feel good! I put together this Prenatal Pilates Stability Ball Workout because it is a perfect blend of strength and fluidity. Rolldown Seated on the ball with…
We’ve all heard pilates is a great form of exercise for mamas-to-be, but what exactly are the Benefits of Pilates During Pregnancy? Find out 10 reasons why you should hit the mat! It can strengthen your stomach muscles. We all know the rectus abdominis (or six pack) stretch during pregnancy but we still need strong…
Barre is by far one of my favorite prenatal workouts. It can so easily be modified for the mom-to-be and it works important muscles for pregnancy and childbirth like the pelvic floor, inner thighs, glutes and hamstrings, core and legs. This prenatal barre workout: Bump at the Barre® can easily be done at home with…
Pretty much the number one thing I’ve heard as a pregnant lady who likes to work out is you gotta kegel. But are kegel exercises really the be all and end all of pregnancy exercises? Do all women really need to kegel like crazy? Let’s find out! First, what is the pelvic floor and what…
Exercising during pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial for mom and baby (personally I have been active through both pregnancies!). And while the traditional thought of allowing a pregnant woman to rest on her hiney for 9 months is sooo outdated, we still need to be mindful of how a pregnant woman works out. The American College…
Classes are getting tougher, videos are becoming more frequent, the music is getting better. It’s no surprise that we are expanding over here at Brittany Bendall Fitness! My Balance Barre & Pilates classes are taking off so we thought it was time to add someone to the team. Ok admittedly the little person is not…
