Comedian Iliza Shlesinger practices prenatal pilates, and she doesn’t want to hear what you think of it.
Learn why it makes her feel great.
It will definitely feature Shlesingers snide commentary (I call this move the Sasquatch).
And these days, it might also include a few pregnancy-induced burps.
Shlesinger first started doing Pilates shortly after Sierra was born, and she quickly got hooked.
Today, snippets of Shlesingers Pilates sessions make almost as many appearances on herInstagram accountas snippets of her stand-up.
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One 2018 study even found that those who regularly work out while pregnant spent almostan hour less in labor.
In it, they demonstrate a feel-good prenatal Pilates routine on the reformer thats safe for any trimester.
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Question:What made you start doing Pilates after having your first baby?
So I was introduced to my trainer, Alisha, and we started doing mat Pilates.
Q: What did you like about Pilates?
IS:It was very difficult but also gentle at the same time.
And I got to lay down, which was such a plus.
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Q: What have been the main modifications youve made while pregnant?
IS:Theres no more laying down on my back, and there are no abs to engage.
But my trainers like, Doesnt mean we cant work your arms!
And then Im reminded like, yeah, Im growing a human.
Its okay that we didnt do legs and loops today.
I just toured through Europe [and while I was there, tried to practice Pilates].
So I just sat there doing very tiny ankle flexion workouts.
Im a Former Competitive Rower, and the Hydrow Rower Healed my Complicated Relationship with Indoor Rowing.
Iliza Shlesinger, on her favorite prenatal Pilates move
I also do a lot of balancing moves.
Plus, shes [with me when Im practicing].
Q: Everyones an expert on Instagram.
Heres a rule: Dont tell pregnant women what they can and cant do.
There are women flipping cars and tires in CrossFit who are pregnant just like me.
Q: Do you feel different at all after a Pilates session?
IS:I always love feeling sore the next day.
As an athleteplease put that in quotesyou always feel like its a job well done.
You got to a muscle that maybe you had neglected or needed a little extra attention.
You never feel bad having done a workout, no matter how short it is.
Q:And how does it affect you mentally?
But we have a lot of fun.We let the dog come in.
Sometimesmy daughter comes in, and thats bonus weight on the carriage.
IS:Ever since she was little, she would sit in her little baby bouncer and shed watch.
Any behavior you model for your child, they internalize.
My mother worked out.
She just did it.
Q: Any last thoughts on Pilates you want to share?
IS:I own anAllegro 2 reformer, and I love it.
But I also think mat Pilates offers so many benefits.
you’re able to do it anywhere.
You dont even need a sports bra.
You dont even need pants on.
you’re able to do it in a hotel room on a towel.
And trust me, I have.
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