Going to Inner Strength Pilates is helping me so much to cope with my pregnancy. When I was 19 I over stretched a muscle in my lower back, which I never truly got fixed and has given me grief ever since. I'm now almost 27 and pregnant. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I decided to start pilates, I knew my back wouldn't be able to handle the 9 months of growing (plus labour!). I started at Inner Strength Pilates at 8 weeks pregnant, i'm now almost 23 weeks pregnant and my back has not hurt once since going. I have started growing quite significantly now and can feel my centre of gravity moving and because of the pilates, strengthening my core and being very aware of how I position myself now, I have had no problems with pain in my lower back - which would be amazing for me if I wasn't pregnant. I can feel and see all the benefits that come with going to Inner Strength Pilates and i'm incredibly happy! The class sizes are small which means that my instructor has more time to help with positioning me correctly and helping me to concentrate on my breathing and swithcing on those pelvic floor muscles. Apart from the fantastic work out and feeling stronger each week it's really nice to take some time out and spend it on myself and my belly.