WHY this blog? WHAT is it? WHEN is it launched?
WHY?
In the past 3 months, there has been a strange occurrence at THE PILATES PLACE. We suddenly had many of our current clients share with us the fabulous news of them being pregnant and also a rise in the number of enquiries of preggies wanting to start Pilates.
So the studio went about starting prenatal classes at one of our branches and I took on training many of the preggies on a 1 to 1 basis.
Lo and behold… I found out I was pregnant sometime around middle Dec last year and now I am almost certain that pregnancy is contagious! 
I got thinking about the number of preggies who are keen to stay fit throughout their pregnancy and are looking for forms of exercise that are safe and still effective. I was also reminded about the back aches and the pubic pain I had in my previous pregnancy and how that didn’t stop me from coming up with exercise modifications for myself.
This idea to start up this blog came suddenly when i was rafting in Phuket last year– I believe it was during the 28th scream ( i was just finding a way to burn calories since i told the guy in charge that i was quite happy to be holding on to the rope, not oar ;p). The clarity in my head of what i needed to do and how to go about it then was as clear and sharp as my screams. My husband can testify to that – the screaming that is…
Long story short:
1. I have been teaching Fitness and Pilates since 1998.
2. I have trained many preggies throughout their pregnancy and postnatal as well in these 12 years
3. I am pregnant with number 2
4. I feel truly blessed with everything that has been happening with my life (family, career, friends) and i feel the need to contribute in a way i know how to back to society.
Hence this blog..
WHAT?
Throughout my 2nd and 3rd trimester, I will be showing exercises that can be done and also highlight the contraindications during pregnancy. . New exercises will be added weekly into the library of exercises and you can witness that as I grow bigger, it doesn’t mean that I have to stop exercising.. Everything is relative and safety for you and baby is my number ONE consideration when I post these exercises. Toning exercises, stretches, pelvic floor strengthening, rationale for the exercises during pregnancy; all these will be featured in the blog.
I am due in mid august and after that this will be a postnatal blog More exercises and different set of contraindications, depending on whether you had a natural delivery or c section.
WHEN?
First posting of exercise will be in the 2nd week of February. I hear the disappointment.. last minute toning before you meet your relatives for CNY? Sorry, but i need to set a good example right from the start. I will be into my 2nd trimester only in Feb and as thats the safest trimester to get back on an exercise regime, i suppose thats how its got to be (pls don’t read this as one cannot exercise during 1st trimester, gentle exercise is definitely encouraged! Just a safety precaution I want to take with everyone). After that, get ready for something new every week!
Please keep the comments and feedback coming as this blog is dedicated to all the mums to be (dads also) and tell me what you want to see and learn from this blog.
Congratulations to all mums and dads to be and lets share this journey together. I also wish all preggies a happy, safe, smooth and fit pregnancy!
Your in fitness,
Jacq
