Can Pilates help period pain?

The time of the month can leave us feeling rubbish, from cramps to bloating to increased anxiety so getting to your regular Pilates class or exercise session can feel like a struggle. Thankfully research shows that a regular Pilates practice can improve symptoms of PMS as well as decrease bloating and abdominal cramps.

What is Pilates?

Is Pilates the same as Yoga? This is the number one question I get asked when I tell people that I am a Pilates teacher! Whilst there is crossover between the two movement methods, they are very different; yoga originates from India, whereas Pilates’ origins are a little more recent.

If you’ve recently had a baby and want to get back into exercise it can be difficult to know where to begin, especially when you factor in exhaustion and lack of time. In this blog we’ll guide you through the main considerations before resuming exercise, introduce you to a specific post-natal programme which will help support your recovery from pregnancy and birth.