There are never enough hours in the day to do all we need to do. It seems making time to eat right and exercise can become even harder when pregnant, especially in the first trimester. But if you make time for healthy habits, even if you only have a few extra minutes, you will find yourself with more...
Reverse Lunges:
Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and toes pointed forward. Hold onto a chair or wall for balance.
Step backwards with one leg and lower your body slowly to 90 degrees at both knees. Don’t allow your knees to cross past the plane of your toes. Push back to starting position to...
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