When choosing a prenatal Pilates DVD, consider the length of the DVD, whether it can be divided into smaller segments, the types of exercises shown, intensity options, required equipment, and the instructor’s certification and endorsement. Some DVDs offer options to focus on specific body parts or trimesters, while others promote relaxation and pain relief during labor.
When choosing a prenatal Pilates DVD, there are several factors to consider. If time is an issue, a woman could watch the length of the DVD and see if the exercise groups can be easily divided into smaller segments. Also, it may be important to see if the exercises on the Pilates prenatal DVD are challenging and geared towards toning the body or, alternatively, promote stretching, relaxation and make labor less painful. Another factor to consider is whether Pilates equipment or accessories are required to use the DVD, and you may want to make sure the instructor is certified and endorsed by a regulatory body, such as the American Academy of Midwifery.
Many women may not be able to complete a 60 minute Pilates prenatal DVD in one sitting. As a result, it can be important to find a DVD that offers the option to break the workout into smaller workouts. For example, a DVD may allow users to focus on a particular body part for ten minutes at a time. Then, if the user wants to follow the DVD for 30 minutes, she could exercise three different areas of her body. As an alternative, some women strive for a longer, more thorough workout. In that case, the DVD should flow smoothly from one segment to the next, allowing you to follow the video from start to finish.
Another factor to consider when choosing a prenatal Pilates DVD is the types of exercises that will be shown. For example, some DVDs focus on deep stretches and gentle twisting of the body. Some also focus on meditative breathing and simple exercises, such as Kegel exercises, which are geared toward relieving labor pains. Alternatively, some DVDs focus on offering women challenging exercises to help them maintain their weight and tone their bodies while pregnant.
Often times, a prenatal Pilates DVD will offer several intensity options, allowing the woman the opportunity to choose between intensities. On the days when the woman is more fatigued, she can choose to continue less intense exercises. Some DVDs allow a woman to choose her exercises based on which trimester she is in as well. Exercises for a woman in her first trimester may be more intense than for a woman in her third trimester.
Other factors to consider when choosing a prenatal Pilates DVD include any accessories or equipment needed and who is teaching. Some instructors teach using only mats, while others require athletes to lie on wedge blocks or sit on stability balls. Also, an instructor may be unknown or could be a famous athlete or other familiar person, but it is generally important to choose a DVD taught by someone who is a certified Pilates instructor. In many cases, the instructor or DVD will also be supported by a group of doctors or nurses.
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