The Claim
A 4-week supervised Pilates program performed five times per week for 50 minutes per session significantly reduces waist circumference by approximately 2.85 cm in primiparous women 2–12 months postpartum, compared to no intervention.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In women who have recently given birth, participating in a structured Pilates program five times a week for 50 minutes over four weeks is associated with a measurable reduction in waist size compared to not exercising.
See the scientific wording
A 4-week supervised Pilates program performed five times per week for 50 minutes per session significantly reduces waist circumference by approximately 2.85 cm in primiparous women 2–12 months postpartum, compared to no intervention, indicating that core-focused exercise can contribute to reductions in abdominal girth during early postpartum recovery.
What the research says
1 studyWomen who did Pilates for 50 minutes a day, five days a week, for four weeks after having a baby lost about 3 cm around their waist—while those who didn’t do anything didn’t. So yes, Pilates helps shrink the belly after childbirth.
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