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Besides being thrilling, dancing is also a great way for your wife to keep flexible while also toning muscles at the same time. Jazz or fast-paced dances provide a good aerobic workout, while ballet helps in stretching and maintaining muscle tone. And your wife has the option of dancing alone at home or in a class with others. Click here to learn more about how dancing aids … [Read more...] about Pregnancy exercise: Dancing

Choosing exercises that are low impact—having no high kicks and leaps and allowing a foot on the ground at all times—minimizes stress on the joints, allowing your wife to continue her routine right through her pregnancy. She could take the help of a video, or better still, join an aerobics class designed for expectant moms. Click here to read more about how low impact aerobics … [Read more...] about Pregnancy exercise: Low-impact aerobics

Kegels are exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support the urethra, bladder, uterus, and rectum. They are recommended to help women with urinary incontinence, or diminished bladder control, which can happen after childbirth. Evidence also suggests that strong pelvic floor muscles may help shorten the pushing stage of labor, enough reason for your wife to … [Read more...] about Exercise: Kegels

If your wife is keen on establishing a fitness routine while pregnant, an exercise machine can make it easier for her to do so. It will be especially handy after delivery, when it won't be easy for her to go out with a baby in tow. A good machine, set up in a convenient spot in the house will allow her to work out whenever she has the time. Click here to know more about … [Read more...] about Home exercise: Equipment guide

Even if your wife's pregnancy is uneventful, not even a doctor can reliably predict how the labor will progress. Fortunately, there are a few things she can do to help her prepare for childbirth. Click here for exercises that will ease your wife's pregnancy. … [Read more...] about Exercises to help pregnancy