Things You'll Need:
- Sneakers
- Prenatal Yoga at home video
- 2 full hours 5x a week
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Step 1
Set a side two hours a day to exercise. The ultimate time to work out during pregnancy is early morning (6am-10am) and in the late afternoon (4pm- 6pm). It is important to choose times of the day in which a pregnant mom has sufficient energy in order to avoid dehydration in hot summer months and heated environments.
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Step 2
Drink eight ounces of water. It is very important for pregnant woman to hydrate and curb hunger before exercise. Munch on beneficial foods such as granola bars or piece of toast with peanut butter or banana. These foods will feel good in the stomach while exercising.
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Step 3
Time to get moving on the pregnancy power walk. Dress in comfortable breathable clothing and running shoes. Load up your I Pod/walkman/music player with inspirational tunes that motivate, Set your watch for 60 minutes and start walking briskly. Don't forget to enjoy your first hour of endorphin release!
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Step 4
The second hour of exercise could be done directly after the power walk or at a completely different time of day. What ever works best for your schedule. Set a side a time that is quiet for Prenatal Yoga. Roll out a yoga mat and place in front of the television. A great prenatal yoga DVD/Video to follow is Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea. This DVD/Video is both soothing and intense and will evolve with your changing body throughout all three trimesters. At the completion of this step be prepared to feel peace of mind and increased comfort throughout pregnancy.
