Fit Mommy2B Tip #9: Hip Bridge workout
Pregnancy is the perfect time to commit to you and your baby’s health. Exercise is an important component to your pregnant well being, as well as your strength as a new mom. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), exercise is just as important during pregnancy as before. It can help prepare you for labor and childbirth.
Hip Bridge
Here is a sample exercise appropriate for pregnant women to strengthen their glutes (that’s exercise jargon for your backside, Mamas!):
Hip Bridge
Lie on your back ( Do not lie motionless on your back, but immediately lift your buttocks up off the floor) with your knees bent, heels on the floor, and toes lifted and pulled up toward your shins. Raise your buttocks off the floor until your back forms a straight line from knees to shoulders, and hold for 1 second before lowering. Repeat 15 times.Like I always tell my husband, just because I drive a mini-van, does not mean I have to look like it!
Regular activity can help to reduce many maternal aches and pains, increase energy during pregnancy and may speed the labor, delivery and recovery process. As a prenatal fitness instructor, I always encourage the moms-to-be to listen to their bodies, and I always provide modifications for different stages of pregnancy, but please do not think that pregnancy is your ticket to sitting on the couch! (Unless of course, you are under doctor’s orders!)
Pregnant women who have not been physically active should consider gradually increasing their activities or starting a mild exercise program to gain some of these health benefits. However, all pregnant women should check with their health care provider before starting or continuing exercise.
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