35 MINUTE UPPER & CORE STRENGTH: MEDIUM + LIGHT WEIGHTS + BLOCK + BAND
30 TO 40 MINUTES
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35m
This class blends both weighted & unweighted sequences for a focused, yet manageable flow.
You'll start with a banded push up series targeting triceps and shoulders before coming into a Z sit using our medium weight (3-5kg) for an overhead press paired with straight leg lifts over the Pilates block to challenge core stability and strengthen hip flexors, helping to support the postural/ pelvic changes experienced throughout pregnancy.
We then come into a kneeling upper body and oblique series using light weights (2-3kg) where you can expect bicep curls, around the world sweeps and oblique tilts.
We separate our two sides with a supported reverse bridge sequence, using our resistance band for added core challenge as we layer an alternating tabletop march.
Modifications are always encouraged, with or without props so you can work at a level that feels right for you on any given day.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
If you are pregnant, please consult your healthcare professional before participating in any exercise program.
If your pregnancy is considered “high risk” for any reason, or if you have certain health conditions that may create additional risks from exercise, you should not take classes within this program.
Please remember that each pregnancy is different, and every woman’s health and fitness level is unique, you should monitor your intensity level throughout each class, and adapt the exercises to fit your own comfort and fitness level.
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