What is Fusion Pilates^™ for Pregnancy & Post Pregnancy?

When Jennifer Gianni became pregnant with her first child, she realized how little information was available on how to stay in shape while taking every precaution to insure the safety of her baby and a healthy pregnancy.

Jennifer quickly developed a program combining elements from Pilates, yoga, dance, aerobics and other movement disciplines that were effective in keeping her body strong and healthy through the pregnancy and helped her to snap back quickly to her pre-pregnant body after birth. She addressed safety by following strict guidelines from The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and by seeking advice and consultation from her own doctor, William A. Growdon, (M.D. Chairman, OB/GYN, Santa Monica/UCLA Hospital Clinical Associate Professor, UCLA President, Los Angeles OB/GYN Society) who recommends Jennifer’s program to all of his patients.

Jennifer credits her Fusion Pilates^™ Method for a quick "bounce back" after the births of both of her daughters. Fusion Pilates is the result of her in-depth research into what constitutes a safe and effective workout for the pregnant woman. When her clients saw the results Jennifer achieved, the word quickly spread and Jennifer's Venice, California studio became a Mecca for pre and postnatal women. When one of these clients was upset at having to move away and discontinue her workout, Jennifer had the idea for her Fusion Pilates for Pregnancy workout tape. The video was produced in Jennifer's seventh month of her second pregnancy. Jennifer's studio in Venice, California and now her new studio in Asheville, NC are used as a laboratory for the formulation of the workout plans that appear in her videos. These workouts were perfected on her own body and on the bodies of her clients. They offer proven results from years of research and application.

The Fusion Pilates^™ for Pre & Post Natal is a unique system that combines the principles of Pilates and yoga to serve the expectant mother's body and mind.

This class will help to relieve lower back strain, fatigue and constipation. It also helps to prevent varicose veins, incontinence and leg swelling. The system maintains your strength and flexibility, builds stamina for the birthing process, increases blood circulation and oxygen to your baby and is gentle enough to continue right up to your due date.

Post-Partum women will recover abdominal strength and toning while relieving upper body tension from carrying the baby to quickly regain strength and energy.