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An excellent general guide to prenatal fitness and introduction to Pilates, this DVD includes

TUPLER TECHNIQUE FOR ABDOMINALS

Understand the root causes of diastasis recti, and why it is critical to address this common condition during your pregnancy. Learn these research-based abdominal exercises to prevent or reduce diastasis recti during pregnancy.

PILATES EXERCISES TO AVOID

Pose by pose, learn the key Pilates exercises to avoid during prgnancy. This knowledge, along with the Tupler Technique for abdominals, provides a framework for modifying all your prenatal and postpartum Pilates workouts.

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRENATAL PILATES

Get on your way to a strong core and toned, flexible muscles to support you during pregnancy with this safe and effective 30 minute Pilates routine. A foundation of key exercises with modifications is provided.

Perfect for all fitness levels and trimesters, this DVD provides an essential foundation for any prenatal workout as it begins with an instruction of the Tupler Technique for abdominals. One of the key impacts of pregnancy on your body is the separation of the outermost abdominal muscles that occurs from the constant forward pressure of the growing uterus. Called diastasis recti, this separation can lead to back pain, difficulty pushing in labor and the postpartum mummy tummy. Supported by research from Columbia University, the Tupler Technique is a series of abdominal exercises proven to reduce or close this separation during pregnancy.

Pilates is an excellent workout for achieving long, lean muscles and a strong core. However, many of the movements in a traditional Pilates routine can create or worsen the condition of diastasis recti. This DVD illustrates the movements that must be avoided, especially during pregnancy, and provides a safe and effective basic Pilates routine to practice throughout your pregnancy.