Use these exercises, led by BabyFit pre- and post-natal fitness specialists, to safely keep your abs and core strong during pregnancy, and use them to repair your stomach after the baby arrives and you’re cleared to exercise. You’ll need an exercise ball to do these exercises. Find more info about pregnancy and exercise at the 100% free site www.BabyFit.com. Catherine Cram, author of “Fit Pregnancy for Dummies” and one of BabyFit’s Resident Maternal Fitness Experts, approved these videos and their content.
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@marfash I would not say this is “straining” the belly to work the abs.
@gregordrakemadden Thanks! Yes, you will feel your quads (most likely the hip flexors at the very top of the thigh) working on that exercise b/c those muscles are working to move the leg while the abs work to stabilize the spine as the leg moves. Hope that helps.
@caribARMYgyaL Maybe someday when I am pregnant, we will!
this looks pretty helpful..thanks for the exercises me and the babii will appreciate it during the whole pushing time…
jus one thing…the poor pregnant girl is doing all the hard stuff..maybe you guys should switch sometimes lol
Hi there — great exercises, such a relief to find experts who aren’t afraid to show pregnant women a few challenging techniques. I have a question about my form — I find for the last two, that start with both legs in table top, I’m feeling a burn in my quads ? and not so much my abs. Am I doing something wrong? I’ll keep trying but I thought I’d ask in case this is a common mistake. Thanks so much for your vids!!
Engaging your abdominals (keeping your belly pulled in) and training them during pregnancy, as shown in this manner, should not result in “strain” for the belly area. These exercises are developed by and instructed by certified pregnancy fitness experts.
They keep saying to keep the belly in. I read that you should not do anything to strain your belly area. Hmmmmmm??????
These exercises are great for that–but check with your doc first. You can do them with the ball as shown or lying on your back when you’re postpartum.
what exercise do you recommend to lose stomach fats after c sections…. its been 7mths since the operation
just watched ur vid to get some ball exercises for my pregnant girlfriend .realy good nice one for posting it. 10/10
I realy love your workouts they helpe alot. thank you