Pregnancy Exercises for Total Body Strength and Flexibility

Discover the amazing benefits of staying active during your pregnancy! Regular exercise can help reduce common discomforts like backaches, constipation, and bloating [1]. It may also decrease your risk of developing gestational diabetes and preeclampsia

This course provides a comprehensive 45-minute workout designed to keep you strong and feeling your best. If you're short on time, you can choose from several 5-minute routines that focus on specific areas. All exercises are safe and designed to help you feel stronger and stay limber.

Why exercise during pregnancy?

• Reduces backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling.

• Boosts your mood and energy levels.

• Helps you sleep better.

• Prevents excess weight gain.

• Promotes muscle tone, strength and endurance.

Who this course is for:

• Expecting mothers in their 1st or 2nd trimester.

• This course is perfect for beginners—no prior exercise experience is required!

• All exercises are safe for pregnant women and will help you feel stronger, stay limber, prepare for a healthy birth and faster recovery

Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?

Yes, If you are healthy and your pregnancy is normal, it is safe to continue or start regular physical activity. Physical activity does not increase your risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, or early delivery. However, it is important to discuss exercise with your obstetrician or other member of your health care team during your early prenatal visits. If your health care professional gives you the OK to exercise, you can discuss what activities you can do safely.

Requirements:

• You must have permission from your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program.

Who can benefit from this class?

Everyone.  Perfect for beginners and no prior exercise experience required.        

What if you don't have 45 minutes?

If you don't have time for a 45 minute workout, you can focus on exercises targeting specific body parts such as your arms or back by watching shorter 5 minute exercise routines.

Pregnancy Total Body Workout is taught by Melanie Douglas, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Trainer, and mother of four.

Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program. The information provided within this course is not intended nor is implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or the health and welfare of your baby, toddler or child. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information covered is current at the time of publication however this is subject to change.