STAY ON THAT PROGRAM- Baby Bumps

I know exercising while pregnant can seem brutal and daunting some days. I'm here to say KEEP IT UP. BABY BUMP FITNESS is here to provide social and fitness support at http://babybumpfitness.ning.com Write into the blog and ask questions and get support. Subscribe to the newsletter above and receive a PREGNANCY STARTER FITNESS PROGRAM today.

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.

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Foam Rolling- Start Early

Prevent and manage piriformis syndrome. Foam rolling or the poor man's massage can literally save your a*s during pregnancy. Please refer to the photo's for tips on rolling your gluts and piriformis. Stay ahead of the game and try to prevent muscle cramps associated with later pregnancy. You can start by just sitting on the foam roller and rocking back and forth on one cheek for your gluts, cross your leg for a deeper result into your piriformis.