Momilates®
Momilates® is an intense core conditioning class, designed by personal trainer, pilates instructor and mom, Annie Martens. This exercise routine is designed to include baby and strengthen baby with stimulating, age-appropriate songs and activities. While engaging baby, the class will include 45-60 minutes of core conditioning exercises that will make mom's tummy sing! As a mother herself, Annie Martens (creator of Momilates®) understands motherhood brings about particular stresses and strains for the body. So, in addition to exercises that strengthen your core, class will include stretches for tight neck and shoulders, principles on lifting weight (such as baby, car seat) in an effort to help reduce strain (such as back, shoulders, knees and wrists).
Postnatal exercise and mommy & me exercise deserves special treatment, for a safe and effective workout. Momilates® instructors are certified fitness professionals with an additional certification in Momilates®. These instructors are taught how to work with a mom and her baby, to create a healthy welcoming environment. Momilates® instructors have extensive education on how to include modifications for a woman who is healing from birth (cesarean or vaginal), caring for a baby/child, nursing and more.
Furthermore, certified Momilates® instructors are educated to understand the core as whole and how the muscles of the core (pelvic floor, back, buttocks, diaphragm, inner thighs and more) work synergistically to promote a long and lean body. For a safe and effective workout, it is imperative that some traditional pilates are modified for the postpartum individual. During pregnancy, our abdominal muscles stretch to accommodate our growing babies. Particular exercises with forward flexion (such as a crunch or sit-up) postpartum may inhibit abdominal strength and increase the appearance of the "mummy tummy." Momilates® instructors are trained to know, understand and educate Mothers on postnatal, pilates modifications.
So, are you ready, to show off your baby's cute tummy by narrowing yours?
Would you like to avoid the need for child care while working out?
Would you like to avoid the expense of a yearly gym membership?
Are you interested in meeting other mom's in the community to create lasting friendships?
Are you interested in exercises to promote well-being for yourself and your baby?
Momilates® is the answer!