Pregnancy Toning & Stretching (All Levels)

Jenny Ford Fitness

This workout is divided into four great stretching and toning yoga/pilates style sections that will help ease pregnancy aches and pains, prepare your body for labor and delivery, and leave you feeling refreshed. You can do this workout barefoot, and you'll need a mat or towel, a chair, and a pillow. The first section begins with pelvic tilts in a standing position, then on to a side stretch and finally seated walks to help strengthen your abdominals. The second section is on all 4's in a table top position where you'll draw circles with your hips, and really stretch out the spin by rounding the back to the ceiling. Add in some leg extensions, then finish with a relaxing child's pose. In the third section you'll be in a side position starting with modified side planks. Next we'll work on leg lifts, clams, and side crunches. In the final section, you'll be seated. We'll start with a modified pregnancy forward fold, then on to a butterfly stretch, and finish out with stretches for your spine, posture and neck. You can repeat any section if you want to work those muscles a little more. Always consult your doctor or health care provider before doing this workout.