Rach
11-05-2007, 07:32 AM
Here's just a couple if any pregnant momma's out there are interested:
Toes Out Squats (these are hard to do!)
This exercise will strengthen your inner thighs and glutes (aka – your butt). You know, the two areas women normally gain their weight. NOT this time. Toes Out Squats will strengthen and tone these areas, leaving you feeling fit ‘n SEXY.
Begin with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart and your toes facing OUT. Take your arms out away from your body for balance and for shoulder muscle stimulation.
Bend your knees and lower your buttocks toward the floor. Keep your back as straight as possible. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the ground. Breathe out on the way down.
Now raise yourself back up to the starting position. Breathe in on the way up. Remember to keep your back as straight as possible.
Do 10-20 repetitions to start out.
Wall Pushups
Since most women can’t do regular on the floor pushups, especially while pregnant, Wall Pushups are a fantastic alternative. This exercise will strengthen and tone your shoulders, chest, and triceps.
Begin with your hands shoulder width apart against a wall. Have your feet shoulder width apart and your arms straight.
Keeping your body straight and rigid like a board, lower your body toward the wall. All of your weight should be on your hands. Touch your nose against the wall.
Now raise your body until your arms are straight but not elbows NOT locked. Remember to keep your body straight and rigid.
Do 10-20 repetitions to start
NOTE: Your feet should be approximately 3 feet away from the wall. Move back further if you want to make it more difficult.
Standing Cobra
This exercise is a MUST. The Standing Cobra helps strengthen your spine while stretching your abdominal muscles. Strengthening the spine is crucial for yours and your baby’s overall health. And stretching your abs now will help you prevent stretch marks (scarring) sometimes caused from giving birth.
Begin with your feet shoulder width apart and stand about 2-3 feet away from a table or countertop. Place your hands on the table or countertop while keeping your arms, legs, and back straight.
Keeping your arms straight, bring your hips toward the table or countertop. Bend your knees and have your heels come up off the floor.
Bring your head back as far as possible, while bending your back. Pretend there’s a string pulling your head back and down.
Now bring yourself back to the starting position by bringing your hips back. Your arms, legs, and back should now be straight.
Do 10-12 repetitions to start
NOTE: Please consult your doctor before attempting any exercise program
Toes Out Squats (these are hard to do!)
This exercise will strengthen your inner thighs and glutes (aka – your butt). You know, the two areas women normally gain their weight. NOT this time. Toes Out Squats will strengthen and tone these areas, leaving you feeling fit ‘n SEXY.
Begin with your feet a little more than shoulder width apart and your toes facing OUT. Take your arms out away from your body for balance and for shoulder muscle stimulation.
Bend your knees and lower your buttocks toward the floor. Keep your back as straight as possible. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the ground. Breathe out on the way down.
Now raise yourself back up to the starting position. Breathe in on the way up. Remember to keep your back as straight as possible.
Do 10-20 repetitions to start out.
Wall Pushups
Since most women can’t do regular on the floor pushups, especially while pregnant, Wall Pushups are a fantastic alternative. This exercise will strengthen and tone your shoulders, chest, and triceps.
Begin with your hands shoulder width apart against a wall. Have your feet shoulder width apart and your arms straight.
Keeping your body straight and rigid like a board, lower your body toward the wall. All of your weight should be on your hands. Touch your nose against the wall.
Now raise your body until your arms are straight but not elbows NOT locked. Remember to keep your body straight and rigid.
Do 10-20 repetitions to start
NOTE: Your feet should be approximately 3 feet away from the wall. Move back further if you want to make it more difficult.
Standing Cobra
This exercise is a MUST. The Standing Cobra helps strengthen your spine while stretching your abdominal muscles. Strengthening the spine is crucial for yours and your baby’s overall health. And stretching your abs now will help you prevent stretch marks (scarring) sometimes caused from giving birth.
Begin with your feet shoulder width apart and stand about 2-3 feet away from a table or countertop. Place your hands on the table or countertop while keeping your arms, legs, and back straight.
Keeping your arms straight, bring your hips toward the table or countertop. Bend your knees and have your heels come up off the floor.
Bring your head back as far as possible, while bending your back. Pretend there’s a string pulling your head back and down.
Now bring yourself back to the starting position by bringing your hips back. Your arms, legs, and back should now be straight.
Do 10-12 repetitions to start
NOTE: Please consult your doctor before attempting any exercise program