Exercises During Pregnancy: Simple Daily Home Routines

I know that it is difficult to have the motivation to workout. Let alone when you are pregnant. I grew up with a reward system so for every week that I workout on my scheduled days I reward myself with either getting my nails done or something along those lines. Just think of goals or hobbies that you have to keep you motivated.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed physican. Please talk to your doctor before attempting.

Simple Routines to do at home:

1. Walk Around the Neighborhood. If you were not a person to workout on a daily basis then walking is a great way to start out working out. Go for 30 to 40 minute walks. The body benefits that you'll recieve is a cardiovascular workout without all the stress on your knees and ankles and you can do it anywhere at anytime throughout your nine months.

Safety Tip: As your nine months progress you want to walk as you are comfortable and pay attention to how your balance and coordination are. Keep in mind the further along your are the more likely your ankles are to swell. When you are done walking elevate your feet and put ice packs on your ankles to reduce the selling. Where comfortable yet supportive walking shoes and stay on even surfaces as much as possible.

2. Swimming. It is a great way to relax and take all the pressure off your joints. This is the most encouraged for of exercise during pregnancy. The benefits that you get from swimming are no risk of falling on your stomach and gives you a better range of motion.

Safety Tip: Find a stroke that does not hurt your neck, shoulders or back.

3. Doing Yoga. Buy some up to date yoga videos. This is a great way to keep your joints limber, you maintain your flexibility, strengthens your muscle system, stimulates blood flow, is relaxing and the yoga classes provide practice for when your labor starts. It teaches you how to breath, stay calm and provide a little more control over your emotions.

Safety Tip: As your pregnancy goes along, stay away from positions that challenges your balance. In your second trimester stay clear of positions that require you to lay flat on your back to avoid having your uterus put weight on major arteries and veins that in turn severely diminishes blood flow to your heart. Also do not over stretch.

4. Resistance Bands. Sit on the edge of a stable chair. Put a resistance band or a bathrobe tie under one foot; grab each end. Take a breath, then exhale, slowly leaning back until you feel your abs contract. Hold for five counts. Return to starting position; repeat 10 times. Switch feet. Again this benefits your joints to keep their mobility.

Safety Tip: Be aware of sitting too close to the edge of the chair and prevent falling.

Here are some resources that I came across in my research that I believe will benefit all kinds of workouts for women that don't workout very often to those who do workout often. There are some great routines for each trimester and how to create a workout routine that is great for you.

http://www.thebump.com/a/tool-pregnancy-workout-plan

http://www.fitpregnancy.com/exercise/prenatal-workouts

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