Exercise Classification: Beginner
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.
Instruction:
- Begin in a standing position with your legs slightly apart and hands resting behind your head with elbows out to the side.
- Raise your left knee as twist your right elbow to your raised knee.
- If the twisting motion becomes difficult later in pregnancy, just raise your knee in front of you as you raise your arms to the side with each knee raise.
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