Maternity Gym Shorts
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.