Maternity Gym Shorts

5 Of The Best Workouts For Pregnant Women

A question pregnant women often ask is whether or not they should be exercising throughout their pregnancy. While you should probably avoid wakeboarding or jumping into the MMA cage, there are workouts that are safe for both you and your baby. If you have any hesitations about exercising while pregnant, your doctor should be able to give you advice on how to stay active safely. In the meantime, the Emamaco team have some great workouts for women in all stages of pregnancy, so throw on your maternity gym shorts and get your blood pumping with these fantastic workouts!

The Pilates Session

This workout focuses on strengthening your core and relieving backaches and tension. If you struggle with back pain, try a pair of Emamaco’s maternity compression shorts to improve blood flow and reduce muscle tension. The shorts paired with a good pilates workout should have you feeling incredible in no time at all.

Warm-up stretch
12-15 pelvic curls
8-15 pelvic braces
6-10 kneeling push-ups
8-15 pelvic braces
1x 20-minute pilates session
Warm down stretch

The Yoga Session

If you’re looking to maintain or improve your flexibility, there’s no better exercise than a yoga stretch session. If you’ve outgrown your old activewear, don’t stress. Emamaco has a range of comfortable and functional maternity bike shorts ideal for yoga.

Warm-up stretch
Mermaid stretch held for four deep breaths
8-15 side-lying leg lifts
10-15 pliés
8-15 side-lying leg lifts
1x 20-minute yoga session
Warm down stretch

The Hike

Walking is a fantastic exercise for any trimester, and it’s a great way to get outdoors and take in the sunlight and fresh air. Make sure you choose a track that’s not too strenuous. Avoid uneven or slippery surfaces and high altitudes. There is plenty of stunning national park walks within Australia for you to enjoy at your own pace. But on some maternity shorts, a hat, and your walking shoes, and get outside!

Warm-up stretch
10-15 ankle rolls per ankle
6-10 lunges, holding for three breaths each
Go and explore one of the many stunning national park walks within Australia
Warm down stretch

The Water Aerobics Session

In the later stages of pregnancy, water-based exercises will be your best friend. They’re a fantastic way of keeping active throughout your pregnancy without causing yourself too much unnecessary strain. If you’d like a little more coverage in your maternity swimsuit, Emamaco has black maternity shorts that could be worn quite comfortably in the pool.

Warm-up stretch
10-15 bodyweight squats
10-12 incline push-ups
10-20 second plank
10-15 bodyweight squats
10-12 incline push-ups
A water aerobics class at your local pool
Warm down stretch

The Home Gym Session

If you’re looking to do a light-weight workout to do at home, the Emamaco team has the perfect routine to kick-start your day. Throw on your maternity gym shorts, a crop top and enjoy keeping active without having to leave the house.

Warm-up stretch
10-15 bicep curls
12-15 pelvic curls
10-15 one-arm rows on each arm
10-15 bicep curls
10-12 deep lunges
10-15 one-arm rows on each arm
8-12 side-lying leg lifts
20 minutes of light jogging
Warm down stretch

If You’re Looking For Maternity Gym Shorts, Browse The Range At Emamaco

At Emamaco, we believe that women should have access to activewear that supports them throughout every stage of their lives. We’re passionate about designing activewear and shapewear that embraces and celebrates the female body with all its shapes, curves, and changes. We don’t try to hide femininity; we empower women to flaunt it. Whether you’re looking to keep active throughout pregnancy, looking for supportive clothing for post-pregnancy, or you’re just looking for comfortable, functional activewear that can take you from a hard workout to a nap on the couch without getting changed; Emamaco has something for everyone. If you’d like to browse our range of maternity gym shorts, head to our online store today.

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