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Exercises With Elastic Bands

Adding resistance to your workout can make it more effective and help you tone quickly. Elastic bands are an easy and affordable way to intensify your workout. These bands are long, narrow, stretchy and may (or not) have handles. Lighter weight bands offer less resistance, while heavier ones have a higher level of resistance. Use elastic bands during walking workouts, stretching, Pilates or yoga.

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Working Your Core During Pregnancy

Having strong abdominal muscles is important for men and women alike, however it is especially important for women when they become pregnant. If your abdominal muscles are flabby it forces the back muscles to compensate by taking on extra work to support the spine. When you are pregnant and carrying extra weight the lower back is strained even more,so the stronger your abdominals are the easier it will be on your lower back.