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Exercise During Pregnancy - II

Inner thigh stretch (Repeat 10 times)

Squat, and bend your knees outwards, with the soles of your feet touching fully, from the toes to the heels.

Hold your feet in this position with both hands and gently push your knees as far down as they go.

Leg stretch (10 times)

Bend forward and try to touch your toes with your fingers, without bending the knees. Hold this position for about 7 seconds.

If possible, try and touch your head to your knees. (Remember, you can't bend 'em!)

Lower back (10 times each leg)

Place your hands in the centre in front of you and move them as far ahead as possible.

Hold this position for about 5 seconds before moving to the centre again, and to the other leg.

Thighs and waist (10 times each direction)

Sit up straight with your legs still apart, and slowly bend sideways, with the opposite arm over your head.

Thighs and buttocks (10 times each leg)

Stomach (5 times, to start off with, slowly increase to 10)

Lie down on your back and with your hands under the small of your back for support, lift up both your legs together, without bending your knees. Hold them at 90 degrees from the floor, for about 7 seconds.

Bring them down SLOWLY and hold them again for about 5 seconds when your legs are 45 degrees from the floor.

Bring them further down till they touch the floor. The movement of the legs is very slow in this exercise.

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