Exercise Classification: Intermediate or Beginner (if kicks are kept low)
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.
Instructions:
- Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
- Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
- Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
- Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).
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