FLEXIBILITY of a joint is related to the ability of the surrounding muscles to stretch and then to relax. Muscles tend to shorten when they are not used or when they are compensating for postural imbalance, such as during pregnancy, when your centre of gravity changes. Flexibility increases with stretching exercises, lengthening your muscles and making them more pliable. Stretching is nature’s prescription for relaxing the body, and relieves stress as well.
STRENGTH is defined in a variety of ways and is affected by the kind of muscular contraction involved as well as the speed of those contractions. Strength can be increased during pregnancy if the level and the length of the exercise/ workout are extended very gradually. Toning and weight-bearing exercise increases strength.
Building strength goes hand in hand with building flexibility, but building stamina, which involves endurance exercises, should also be included.
Please keep in mind, a well-balanced exercise routine involves an aerobic
