Pilates for pregnancy

1. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Sit up straight with a long back and relaxed shoulders.

2. Bend your left leg and cross your foot over your right leg. Keep it by the side of your right knee, keeping your left knee bent up in front of you.

3. Hold onto your left knee with your right arm.

4. Place the palm of your left hand on the floor behind you.

5. Turn your head to look over your left shoulder.

6. Slowly turn back to the centre and repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Leg raises with pillow support
This exercise keeps the legs toned, while giving a certain amount of comfort and support.

1. Sit on the floor with your back supported by the wall and your legs straight out in front of you. Place a double pillow under your right knee so that it supports the leg and place the left foot on the floor with the knee bent.

2. Slowly straighten the right leg, point the toe, flex the heel and lower the leg to the cushion. Repeat this 10 times and then change legs.

Information taken from Pilates for Pregnancy by Anna Selby. Buy this now