03/25/2021
Baby girl, we’re so ready to meet you! 🥰👶🏼💕
Coming to you with a 38 week
[swipe to see the transformation ➡️➡️➡️]
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my fitness routine over the course of my pregnancy, so sharing a bit more about it below! ⤵️
GOALS - working out during pregnancy to:
▪️support baby’s health & development
▪️support my body’s ability to do the WORK during labor
▪️maintain strength to support the extra physical load of carrying a baby
▪️feel good mentally
MINDSET -
▪️Always weighing risk v. reward when it comes to movement & exercise selection ▪️Example 1 - sure I CAN lift that heavy weight, but is it best for me & baby during this time?
▪️Example 2- sure I could keep running, jumping, etc. but I’d rather reduce high impact movements and protect my pelvic floor for postpartum recovery
So what did I do?
▪️Hit the main strength movements: squat, deadlift, bench, press, and rows in programmed, progressive cycles
▪️Included unilateral (single arm and leg) variations
▪️Stayed in the 8-12 rep range with rest in between movements
▪️Focused on my breathing patterns {exhaling on the exertion portion of any given movement}
▪️Monitored my effort level by always making sure my breathing was stable and controlled
▪️Removed all core work that would put extra pressure on my “abs” and focused on the transverse (sides) instead
▪️Did “cardio” that felt good
▪️Started with rowing, running, biking, and dumbbell circuits ➡️ gradually transitioned to stationary biking, swimming, and walking ➡️ and now just swimming and walking
▪️Kept up with plenty of restorative yoga and daily stretching essentials from
I have honestly felt great during this pregnancy and I know that staying active and strong has made this possible. Always listening to my body and balancing work with rest has been key. ♥️
I also know that being physically fit BEFORE I got pregnant played a massive role in how good I’ve felt throughout. 💪🏼
I hope some of this info helps! If you didn’t know, I am a certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, so let me know if you have any questions below! ⤵️