Written by Kriti Saraswat | Published : October 28, 2015 11:05 AM IST
Pregnancy is one of the most life-changing phases of a woman’s life. You go through a lot of physical changes and staying fit can ensure that your body can take all of it in a healthy way. Here are a few expert-recommended exercises and yoga poses you should try.
Tummy suck: This exercise is best suited for your second trimester. Inhale and exhale using your abdominal muscles. Hold your breath for 2-3 seconds and then release. But you should be able to talk when you inhale and exhale, don’t put too much pressure on your belly.
Side raise: This exercise can be done in your second and third trimester. Lie on your side with one leg on the other. Raise the leg that is on top as high as you can. And then bring it to the starting position. Repeat on the other leg after 10 reps.
Butterfly pose: This will stretch your inner thighs and hip joints. Sit on the mat and keep your spine erect. Now bend your knees and bring your feet as close as possible towards you. Touch the soles of your feet together. Move your legs up and down just like a butterfly flaps its wings.
Squats: This is one of the best exercises for pregnant women. If you are not sure how to balance, you can hold a chair while doing it. Make sure your knees are in line with your toes. Bend down with your thighs parallel to the floor and then stand up again. Repeat 10 times.
Cat-camel pose: Be on all fours and arch your spine. Then look down and lift your back like a camel’s hump. This yoga pose will prevent backache which is common during pregnancy. Make sure your shoulders and hands are in one line. Do this 10 times.
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