Qhen we talk about post-pregnancy recovery, Gisele Bundchen it is a beacon of inspiration. The Brazilian supermodel, 45 year old beauty icon, he told his followers on Instagram how the Pilates at a slow pace, and in particular the “box shape” exercisesperformed on all fours in lifting, have yielded his body and his abs stronger and more toned than ever after giving birth. All accompanied by conscious breathing and a lot of perseverance. According to Gisele, who became a mother for the third time at 44, Pilates is unbeatable in post-partum recoveryproviding tangible benefits on the corei.e. the abdominal area, physiologically weakened and relaxed after 9 months of pregnancy.
Pilates like Gisele: a guide to slow and effective postpartum training
If you think that to get back into shape after pregnancy you need to push hard, sweat and suffer, Gisele completely turns your perspective on its head. «Pilates, practiced slowly and with the right awareness of times and movements, becomes a very powerful tool precisely because It forces you to feel, not automatically execute. After giving birth, the body needs intelligent and guided recovery. The slow rhythm of Pilates activates the deep muscles, i.e. those that really support the abdomen and back, without stressing them”, explain the fitness trainer by Lefay SPA. «Remember that in the post-partum period you don’t need to do a lot, you need to do well: Pilates works on quality of movement, not on quantity. The typical control of this workout reduces the risk of compensations and protects the body still in the healing phase. It is an almost invisible but very profound job. And right there, in that slowness, a new force is builtdestined to last over time.”
Pilates for strong and toned abs, according to Gisele
As Gisele assures, Pilates work pays off the stronger and more sculpted abdomen than ever. «The Pilates exercises shown by Gisele on social media they reactivate the transversus abdominis muscleessential after pregnancy and crucial too in the presence of diastasis, i.e. the excessive separation (over 2-3 cm) of the rectus muscles due to the collapse of the linea alba, frequent after pregnancy and the efforts of childbirth.
At the same time, Pilates has the advantage of work on the pelvic floor with gentle contractions and guided breathing, improving control and tone, helping to reduce and prevent common postpartum problems such as urinary leaks», underline the Lefay sports trainers. It is no less important posture: Pilates realigns, opens the shoulders, relieves the lumbar area. Result? A body that not only appears more harmonious, but moves betterwith less tension and more balance.”
Gisele’s secret after her third pregnancy? Slow Pilates (Getty Images).
Pilates: reconnection with the body after 9 months of pregnancy
Let’s say it loud and clear: after giving birth, it changes radically the way you perceive your body. And this is where Pilates proves to be something more than just a workout. With his slow movements and the deep breathing that accompanies each exercise, it brings you back inside yourselfhelping you rebuild trust step by step. Many women feel estranged from their bodies after pregnancy: Pilates creates a beneficial approach”, underline the Lefay SPA trainers. «Each sequence becomes a moment of listening, every improvement in terms of resistance and flexibility is a small personal achievement. In short, Pilates is not just toning, but a true form of treatment.” Time to imitate Gisele (and not just after giving birth).
