Everything I’ve read advocates for exercise during pregnancy. If you’re anything like me it will be the last thing you feel like during the first trimester, even thought it’s probably true that some gentle exercise will make you feel better. I mean the very idea of swimming when you feel like you’re about to throw up is ludicrous.
But, if you’re lucky, as you move in to the second trimester you will start to feel better and with that, much more energetic.
It’s not been easy to find information about the courses that are available in South Manchester, so I’ve put together a list compiled from my own research to point you in the right direction.
What: Pregnancy Pilates
When: Monday 7.05 – 7.55 pm
How much: £6 per session, £5 if bought in blocks of 5 or 10
Useful info: These are drop in sessions so there’s no need to book. Further information can be found via the Complete Pilates website.
What: Pregnancy Pilates.
When: Thursday 6.00 – 7.30
How much: £68/£44 concession for an 8 week course
Website: www.theyogarooms.co.uk
Useful info: There appears to be high demand for these courses and they have to be booked in advance. Email info@theyogarooms.co.uk to be added to the waiting list.
What: Pregnancy Pilates – Prenatal/Antenatal & Postnatal. From the website it seems that Pilates Manchester offers a bespoke pilates class tailored to your individual needs and run on a one-to-one basis. The class timetable includes a 60 minute ante / post natal class at 11.30 on Thursdays. If you’re interested in finding out more it seems like contacting Pilates Manchester directly will provide you with more useful information as it’s not clear from the website whether you can sign up to the class.
When: Thursdays 11:30
How much: Not clarified on the website. The advice is to email or call for further information.
Website: pilatesmanchester.com
What: Pregnancy Pilates.
When: Friday 6.00 – 7.30 pm
How much: £68/£44 concession for an 8 week course
Website: www.theyogarooms.co.uk
Useful info: There appears to be high demand for these courses and they have to be booked in advance. Email info@theyogarooms.co.uk to be added to the waiting list.
What: Prenatal Fitness Pilates
When: Friday 6.00 – 7.00
How much: £6 per session
Website: habitualfitness.co.uk
What: Pre natal pilates class.
When: For Pre Natal Pilates class times and to book onto a class call Manchester Physio on 0161 883 0077 or e-mail office@manchesterphysio.co.uk
How much: £60 for a block of 4 classes
Website: http://www.manchesterphysio.co.uk/treatments/pilates/class-information/pre-natal-pilates-class.php
What: Yoga for pregnancy and active birth
When: Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30
How much: £68/£44 concession for an 8 week course
Website: www.theyogarooms.co.uk
Useful info: There appears to be high demand for these courses and they have to be booked in advance. Email info@theyogarooms.co.uk to be added to the waiting list.
What: Pregnancy Yoga
When: Monday 6.00 – 7.15
How much: £68/£44 concession for an 8 week course
Website: www.theyogarooms.co.uk
Useful info: There appears to be high demand for these courses and they have to be booked in advance. Email info@theyogarooms.co.uk to be added to the waiting list.
What: Pregnancy Yoga
When: Days and times vary depending on location
How much: £10 (discounts available for multi class pass)
Website: www.lushtums.co.uk
Useful info: Places need to be reserved in advance via email or online booking system.
The UK aqua natal register includes a list of all aqua natal classes in the North West.
Needless to say, I’ve not checked them all out, but the South Manchester classes that may be of interest are
When: Thursday 8.00
Contact: heather.potter@seashelltrust.org.uk, 0161 610 0121
When: Tuesday 12.00
Contact: 0161 861 0790
When: Thursday 13.00
Contact: 0161 224 4370
Useful Info: Time and prices may vary when the new Arcadia Centre opens in Levenshulme on 20 February 2016.
When: Friday 12.00
Contact: 0161 226 5017
When: Tuesday 10.00
Contact: Debbie Garrod, 0161 477 4242
When: Wednesday 10.45 term time and 13.30 school holidays
Contact: Debbie Garrod, 0161 427 7070
When: Thursday 7.00
How much: £30 for registration and up to 12 weeks classes.
£15 for up to 6 weeks after half term
Contact: Claire Hyde, greatermanchester@puddleducks.com, 0161 883 0222
When: Tuesday 7.00 / 7.30
How much: £30 for registration and up to 12 weeks classes.
£15 for up to 6 weeks after half term
Contact: Alifiya, greatermanchester@puddleducks.com, 0161 883 0222
Where: Various locations close to Stockport
When: Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Website: sarahparkerfitness.com
Where: There are several instructors in Manchester. Full details can be found here.
How much: approx £12 per session
Website: www.fitbackandbumps.co.uk