Eva Bondar's Pregnancy Workouts

Big-bellied certified fitness instructor Eva Bondar performs against a gorgeous Hawaiian ocean backdrop in this low-impact exercise program that includes three workouts designed for pregnant women and new moms. After a stretch-filled warm-up with foot and neck circles and breathing techniques, Bondar segues into routines that focus on the back (with controlled leg and arm movements, and yoga elements such as “threading the needle” and downward dog), upper body (including bicep curls, triangle push-ups, and shoulder rolls), and lower body (primarily lying on one's side for stretching, lifts, and bends). Also featuring a segment on Kegel exercises, this low-key, non-strenuous program is easily recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)