STAY ON THAT PROGRAM- Baby Bumps

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All great Pregnancy Fitness strength programs should include soft tissue management, dynamic warm up moves, postural strength support moves, functional strength moves, balance, core, and static stretching. An example of this is in the new Pregnancy Starter Program provided, sign up above.

During your first trimester if you can manage strength training for 10-15 minutes 2x/week that is great. During you 2nd trimester try to increase strength training to 3x/week (10-15 minutes)and during you final 3rd trimester drop your strength workouts back to 2x/week. You can supplement your strength training with pre-natal yoga, a stretch or foam rolling routine, walking, swimming for added comfort and cardio support. Strength training will provide cardio support though if you are wondering.

Post pictures of your bellies.

Don't Slip- LATERAL TRAINING For Pregnancy

Around your 4th month of pregnancy you could begin to lose your balance. Your pelvis is opening, you are using your gluts, lateral (outside) leg muscles in a different way and your baby bump is starting to show. Try this simple lateral exercise suitable for any stage of pregnancy. You can use any style resistance band- one with handles, a small closed loop or one like in the photo.

You want to tense your abdominals and stand tall, then take a step sideways keeping your foot pointing straight ahead. You want to feel a burn in the side of your upper thigh.