Movement · Moving Through Pregnancy
The Glide
Standing · Move 10 of 16
Why this one
This one’s from my Callanetics work, slow, deep, and steady. It builds real strength in the inner thighs, glutes, and legs, which matters so much for carrying now and for delivery.
8–10 reps
Breath, Inhale to lengthen · Exhale to glide long
How to do it
Feet a comfortable width apart (not too wide), toes turned out, a hand on a wall or chair. Glide straight down into a sitting position, then rise slowly only halfway back up, and glide down again. Slow and steady, staying in the lower range. Build toward 100; start with 50.
Keep in mind
No bouncing, a smooth glide down, halfway up, and down again. Not too wide; if your knees complain, bring the feet a little closer or don’t go as deep. As you rise, gently draw up through your pelvic floor, a soft lift, never a clench.
Every move: lightly lift your pelvic floor, a gentle lift, never a clench, and breathe slow and full (hold the stretches for about 5 easy breaths, at least 30 seconds). New to the lift? →