Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Diaphragmatic Breathing

    • The Pelvic Floor

    • Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

    • Pregnancy Myths

  • 2

    Prenatal Pilates Matwork Exercises

    • Stretches / Dynamic Movements Part 1

    • Stretches / Dynamic Movements Part 2

  • 3

    Core Activation Exercises

    • The Elevated Supine Position

    • Core Activation Exercises in the Elevated Supine Position Part 1

    • Core Activation Exercises in the Elevated Supine Position Part 2

    • Core Activation Exercises Sitting

    • Four Point Kneeling Core Exercises Part 1

    • Four Point Kneeling Core Exercises Part 2

  • 4

    Planks

    • Planks Exercises Part 1

    • Plank Exercises Part 2

  • 5

    Glute Exercises

    • Side Lying Glutes Part 1

    • Side Lying Glutes Part 2

    • Four Point Kneeling Glute Exercises

    • Kneeling Side Kick Exercises

    • Standing Glutes / Legs Part 1

    • Standing Glutes / Legs Part 2

  • 6

    Hip Bridges

    • Hip Bridges

  • 7

    Inner Thighs

    • Inner Thigh Lift

  • 8

    Sides / Obliques

    • Double Leg Lift

    • Kneeling Side Bend

    • Side Bend Prep & Side Plank

    • Sitting & Standing Oblique Twist

    • Standing Sides with weights

  • 9

    Arm Exercises

    • Introduction to Prenatal Arm Exercises

    • Push-up Exercises

    • Four Point Kneeling Arm Exercises

    • Kneeling Arms

    • Sitting / Standing Arms

  • 10

    Trimester Guidelines for Matwork

    • Matwork First Trimester Guide

    • Matwork Second Trimester Guide

    • Matwork Third Trimester Guide

    • Matwork Class Program Examples: Second Trimester

    • Matwork Class Program Examples: Third Trimester

  • 11

    Pregnancy Terminology

    • Relaxin

    • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain

    • Sacroiliac joint (SI Joint)

    • The Pelvic Floor

    • Doming / Coning of the Abdominals

    • Diastasis Recti / Separation of the Abdominals

  • 12

    Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exercises

    • Stretches / Dynamic Movements

  • 13

    Modified Supine Abdominals & Arms

    • The Elevated Supine position

    • Modified Supine Abdominal Introduction

    • Modified Supine Abdominals Part 1

    • Modified Supine Abdominals Part 2

    • Modified Supine Arm Introduction

    • Modified Supine Arm Exercises

  • 14

    Plank Exercises

    • Introduction: Prenatal Plank Recommendation & Resistance

    • Front Planks / Standing Platform Planks

    • Back Planks with the Short Box

    • Down Stretch Variations Part 1

    • Down Stretch Variations Part 2

  • 15

    Four Point Kneeling Core exercises

    • Four Point Kneeling Core Part 1

    • Four Point Kneeling Core Part 2

  • 16

    Sides / Obliques

    • Sides: Double Leg Lift

    • Sides: Oblique Twist

  • 17

    Side Lying Glute Exercises

    • Side Lying Glutes Foot on Bar (FOB)

    • Side Lying Glutes Foot in Strap Introduction

    • Side Lying Glutes Foot in the Strap (FIS)

  • 18

    Standing Glutes

    • Standing Glute Exercises Part 1

    • Standing Glute Exercises Part 2

  • 19

    Scooter Exercises

    • Scooter 1, 2 & 3

  • 20

    Glutes Feet in Strap Standing

    • Glutes Feet in Strap Standing Part 1

    • Glutes Feet in Strap Standing Part 2

  • 21

    Horse kick Foot on Bar

    • Horse kick Foot on Bar

  • 22

    Inner Thighs Feet in Straps (FIS)

    • Introduction

    • Inner Thighs FIS Exercises in External Rotation

    • Inner Thighs FIS Exercises in Parallel

  • 23

    Hamstring Exercises

    • Seated Hamstring Curls

    • Hip Bridges & Hamstring Curls

  • 24

    Footwork

    • Footwork Exercises Parallel, External & Internal

    • Footwork Exercises Single Leg & Calves

  • 25

    Arm Exercises

    • Modified Prone Arms

    • Four Point Kneeling Triceps & Plough

    • Side Arm Exercises

    • Back Arm Exercises

  • 26

    Trimester Guidelines for Reformer

    • Reformer First Trimester Guide

    • Reformer Second Trimester Guide

    • Reformer Third Trimester Guide

    • Reformer Class Program Examples: Second Trimester

    • Reformer Class Program Examples: Third Trimester

  • 27

    Multiple Choice Quiz

    • Prenatal Pilates Quiz

  • 28

    References

    • References