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What are some pregnancy-friendly
exercises I can do at home?
You certainly don’t need to be a fitness club member to get
your daily workouts in. In fact, I haven’t had a gym membership
for over a decade. I hate feeling guilty about not going to the
gym and would rather workout at home during breaks from work
or in the morning before the kids wake up. Creating your own
fitness routine at home has so many benefits; besides the extra
money you save, you’re also saving time. Getting to and from the
gym eats into what precious time you do have. This is especially
meaningful once you become a mama. Kiss that free time you
had before goodbye!
There are many pregnancy exercises that can easily be done
at home and don’t require a fitness trainer. To tone the thighs
and other wobbly bits on the legs, I love side leg lifts and squats.
Here are some easy yet effective exercise routines you can do
at home:
Exercise Ball Squats
:
•
Grow some balls, or at least one ball
that is. I was a huge fan of using an
exercise ball during my pregnancy,
as it provided a squishy resistance.
•
Place your exercise ball between
the wall and the small of
your back. Ensure you
can see only the
tips of your toes
when you
look down.
•
Slowly sit
into a squat.
As you squat,
keep in mind that
your toes should be
able to wiggle, since all
of your weight should be
on your heels.
•
Slowly stand up again.
(Repeat 8 to 10 times ) .