Your 10 minute pregnancy exercise plan
Safe exercises to keep you fit and in shape during your pregnancy
Pregnancy fitness expert Amanda Hargreaves is on a mission to get mums-to-be moving. ‘The idea that exercise is bad during pregnancy is simply not true,’ she says. ‘There are so many ways for women to stay fit, safely and easily.’ Try these simple but effective moves to whip those wobbly bits into shape!
WIDE SQUATS
Tone the legs, bottom and inner thighs. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions.
TRICEP KICKBACKS
Tone the backs of the arms. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions on each side.
SUPERWOMAN
A safe way to work your back muscles during pregnancy. Perform three sets of five repetitions each side.
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Remember to breathe regularly throughout the exercises, and always do your daily pelvic floor exercises (squeeze the muscles that you use to stop the flow of urine, hold for up to 10 seconds, then release. Perform 30/40 repetitions a day). If you have any medical problems always check with your GP before performing any exercise.
Amanda’s DVD, ‘Pregercise’ – is a complete workout for women before, during and after pregnancy, £9.49, is available from Click here for more information about Amanda Hargreaves.
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