Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Fit Pregnancy section of my website. Below you will find links to workouts and information that I shared during my pregnancy. Remember, before starting any workout program check with your doctor. Every pregnancy is different and your doctor knows what is best for your specific circumstances.
I was able to workout for the full 9-months, including a 5-mile walk the day that I went into labor. Below you will find links to a variety of workouts, fit pregnancy tips, and workouts that I used during my pregnancy.
I also have a great 6-Week Postpartum Workout series, and a specialized workout for Diastasis Recti when you are cleared for exercise postpartum.
Above all, listen to your body. Listen to your doctor & remember, exercise during pregnancy should benefit both mother and child. Do not be afraid to modify your workouts to suit your needs. If you ever feel discomfort, or like a workout is too hard that is a sign to stop or slow down. Don’t ignore your instincts.
Enjoy the workouts, and be sure to check out: Working Out in the First Trimester: What You Need to Know before getting started.
Congratulations on your little bundle of joy! I hope you find these workouts and tips useful. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Melissa
PS I was featured in Cosmopolitan’s Article: 10 Pregnant Women with Six-Pack Abs. I was #7 at 40-Weeks Pregnant!
First Trimester:
Note: I taught a Boot Camp HIIT and weekly Yoga class with no issues throughout my pregnancy. I modified the workouts based on my Rate of Perceived Exertion. I also incorporated walking and running. My Pregnancy Update posts include walking/running.
10 Minute Chair Workout: Low Impact: Arms, Abs, Legs
10-Minute Workout to Sculpt Your Thighs and Butt
20-Minute Full Body Equipment Free Workout
26-Minute HIIT: Full Body Cardio Burn
Lower Body Workout: Low Impact Workout for Thighs & Legs
Second Trimester:
We had our Gender Reveal this month! Check it out here: Gender Reveal
Working Out in the Second Trimester: 19-Week Fitness Update: Workouts from Week 16-19.
20-Minute HIIT Boot Camp: No Equipment
Round Butt, Strong Legs: 20-Minute Second Trimester Workout
12-Minute Low Impact Pregnant HIIT
Third Trimester:
38-Minute No Equipment Full Body Boot Camp
Full Body: 20 Minute Workout: Legs, Cardio & Core
5 Ways Running Changes During the Third Trimester
20-Minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout
Fit Pregnancy: 37 Weeks: Includes Workout List From Weeks 34-37