Intensity is key, even in those ‘short, 15 mins a day’ you have to exercise. Weights are necessary, but movement is your second key. For example, include a few dynamic lunges during your next mall walk! Hydration, safety and relaxation are your third key; the required water bottle, great shoes are an absolute and a foam roller will help you maintain your joint/muscle mobility at home…ask your Physiotherapist how to use a foam roller today! Learn to breathe and incorporate more core exercises into every workout. Remember those pre-natal classes? You can breathe more efficiently, you can stabilize your pelvis better and you can obtain more core strength for work, home and play.

Chris Bisignana, www.yourphysio.com