Homeveda Parenting's video: Pregnancy Exercise Lower Body

Don't forget to check out our brand new website - http://bit.ly/hmvparen This exercise prevents knee, lower back, hips and iliotibial problems and even strengthens inner and outer thigh muscles. Subscribe to HomeVeda Parenting - http://bit.ly/subhvp Join us on facebook - http://facebook.com/homeveda -------------------------------------- HomeVeda Parenting - Helping women make an easy & an healthy transition into one of the most important phases of their life - motherhood. Find the right exercise routine for the pre & post delivery period, take care of your newborn & eat right - that & more; all on Homeveda Parenting & all naturally! -------------------------------------- Leg rotations: Gaining weight during pregnancy puts extra pressure on knee, lower back, hips and iliotibial problems, making one prone to various problems. Leg rotations helps strengthen these muscles groups to avoid such problems. Benefits: • Prevents knee, lower back, hip, and iliotibial problems • Strengthens inner and outer thigh muscles • Provides relief from edema Exercise Technique: 1. To begin, warm-up by marching on the spot. Warming up is important to avoid injuries. 2. Lie down on your left side and make sure you body is in a straight line 3. You can keep your left leg bent at the knee for torso stability. Slowly, raise your leg & make full arc clockwise circle with your right leg. 4. Do this 8 times. 5. Slowly revert back to starting position. 6. Next, raise & make a full arc anti-clockwise circle with your right leg 7. Again, repeat it 8 times. 8. You have to repeat the steps with the other leg too. 9. Slowly, you will begin to gain strength in your muscles. As you gain strength, you can add weight bands to ankles. Warning signs: • Abdominal discomfort • Dizziness • Leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina Tips: • Avoid doing it on an empty stomach