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Six Prenatal Fitness Classes to Keep You (and Baby) Moving

by Angela Alanis

You already know there are many benefits to staying active throughout pregnancy, for both you and baby. But did you know that exercise can shorten labor and delivery? What mom doesn’t like the sound of that? If getting your tired, achy self to the gym or out for a walk is is easier said than done, perhaps having a class that you love might be the extra motivation you need. Click through the photo gallery for six prenatal fitness classes to keep you moving as well as make sure that bump stays more baby than burgers and ice cream.

Bust a (gentle) move

Traditional exercise not your thing? Move your pregnant hips to a little Mama Dance! Using soft hip swirls, shimmies, and even a baby-belly dance or two, you’ll help ease many of the aches and pains that are common during pregnancy. Calming relaxation and visualization techniques will help prepare your mind for the labor ahead, while you’ll learn movements that will not only prepare your body, but also your baby’s.

Benefits for Mom: You will learn movements that will help guide your baby into the best position for birth, and help prevent back labor.

Mama Dance
7700 Aurora Ave. N.
Seattle, Wa 98103
Online: seattleholisticcenter.com

Times: Mondays, 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $17 for a drop-in class; register online.

 What is your favorite prenatal class? Let us know in a comment below. 

–Angela Alanis

Photo credits: Fit4Baby, Whole Life Yoga website, Seattle Holistic Center, Pure Barre Bellevue Facebook page, Valley Medical Center Fitness Center & Pilates on 10th

 

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