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5 BABY STEPS TOWARD FITNESS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN www.thegluterecruit.com
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regnancy comes with its share of unwanted physical side effects. Provided it’s ok with your physician, chances are good that increasing your level of exercise, will ease the negative side effects of being pregnant and fight pregnancy fatigue. Low-level tiredness plagues many women during the first trimester, then again late in the third trimester. It seems paradoxical, but sometimes getting too much rest can actually make you feel more exhausted. And while you should never push yourself too hard when you’re pregnant, a little nudge can make a big difference in your pregnancy energy level. So take baby steps. You’ll be surprised at how peppy you feel afterward! 18 |
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Jessica Mazzucco is a certified fitness trainer in NYC who trains many pregnant women. She shares a Pre- Natal Routine to be performed two times per week and
alternated with some cardio. She advises women to get medical clearance from their OB/GYN before engaging in any type of exercise.
EXERCISE 1 One Arm Dumbbell Row (back and arms) Place one hand and one knee on a utility bench; with the torso almost horizontal, maintain a flat back in a neutral spine position. With the hand that is not on the bench, grip the dumbbell using an overhand grip (with the thumb wrapped around the dumbbell) and extend the arm to the side. To initiate movement, bend arm at elbow and www.PHILLYFIT.com | 267-767-4205
shoulder to pull the dumbbell upward until it reaches the torso. Extend the arm, following the same path used for the upward movement, performing the full range of motion. Do 2 sets of 15 reps each, rest 20-30 seconds in between. PHILLYFIT
