Exercise with elastic to strengthen pectorals –

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Not long – less than a month! – for the arrival of Bella Falconi’s first daughter. “The pregnancy is going by so fast! I hope that Vicky arrives at the right time and in good health. And when that happens, a new Bella will also be born”, says the fitness muse, who did not stop exercising throughout her pregnancy. Always in your routine, workouts with elastic bands and high repetitions work the resistance of the muscles – you can bet that you will remember this when you are rocking the baby. To strengthen your pectorals, personal trainer César Cruz, from São Paulo, teaches you how to do the standing crucifix.

Attach the shoulder-length elastic to a stationary frame and hold each strap with one hand. Open your arms, forming a horizontal line with your shoulders, and slightly bend your elbows (a). Put your left leg forward for more balance (mainly because of your big belly). Pull the elastic in front of the body until the hands are close together (b). Do 4 sets of 20 to 25 moves. Keep the speed slow throughout the execution, ab on the way out and back.