Exercise Classification: Intermediate
The following exercise effectively build cardiovascular and muscles strength, and you can build a routine of a circuit by doing one set of each exercise for 10-12 reps, building slowly to five or more sets.
Safety tips:
- Always warm up by walking in place for several minutes.
- Perform you exercises on supportive flooring with plenty of room to move.
- Wear athletic shoes and avoid working out on thick carpet that can make movement difficult.
- Don’t push to the point of exhaustion–take a rest if you start to feel out of breath or overheated.
- As your pregnancy progresses, modify the exercises as suggested for comfort and safety, and avoid any exercise that makes your feel unsteady or causes discomfort.
- Do not do this exercise if you have pain in the front of your pelvic bone.
Instructions:
- Start in a standing position with your arms at your side.
- Lunge forward on your right leg with your left leg extending behind you and bring your left arm in front of you as you extend your right arm back.
- Press back with your right leg and switch sides with your left leg forward in a lunge with right leg behind and left arm in front.
- Try to maintain a fluid “sliding” motion as you switch legs from front to back.
- Avoid dipping too deep—just slightly bend your knees, and if you have walking poles you can use them to help with balance and add more arm work.
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