When I became pregnant I knew that I wanted to continue my fitness routine, but I wasn't sure what I could continue to do. Here's a break down of my exercise routine during pregnancy.
1st Trimester (Week 1-12):
Nothing changed during this time due to their being no changes in my body. However, I did buy a heart monitor because I was freaked out in the beginning that my heart rate would get too high. I used it once (waste of $30).
Workout Schedule:
Body Pump - 1xWeek
Zumba - 2xWeek
Weightlifting - 2xWeek (15 minutes of weightlifting before my Zumba class)
2nd Trimester (Week 13-27):
As I approached week 20, my body began to tell me Zumba wasn't working out. I could no longer twist, jump, and turn like I used to. I would get really bad cramps, so I took that as my sign to slow down. I stopped taking Zumba classes, and began walking with Alex after work. I really dislike running/walking on treadmills so I always choose outside over inside workouts. I sweat way more, and I feel that my body has to work much harder.
Workout Schedule:
Body Pump - 1xWeek
30 Minutes Walking (Outside): 2xWeek
Weightlifting - 2xWeek (15 minutes of weightlifting in the apt. gym after our walks, as well as sit-ups & lunges)
3rd Trimester (Week 28-40):
I continued to work out during my 3rd trimester even when I felt very tired. The heat was too much for me to walk in the afternoon, so I walked early in the morning before work. Week 34 was when I really noticed my appetite and weight increase, but at no point did I mind eating more (who wouldn't ; ) ) or gaining the healthy baby weight. I knew that if I continued to exercise, my labor and post-pregnancy would be easier.
Workout Schedule:
Body Pump - 1xWeek (still going at 37 weeks)
30 Minutes Walking (Outside) - 2xWeek
I continued to work out during my 3rd trimester even when I felt very tired. The heat was too much for me to walk in the afternoon, so I walked early in the morning before work. Week 34 was when I really noticed my appetite and weight increase, but at no point did I mind eating more (who wouldn't ; ) ) or gaining the healthy baby weight. I knew that if I continued to exercise, my labor and post-pregnancy would be easier.
Workout Schedule:
Body Pump - 1xWeek (still going at 37 weeks)
30 Minutes Walking (Outside) - 2xWeek
Weightlifting - 2xWeek (15 minutes of weightlifting after walks, including lunges)
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| 33 weeks |
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| 36 weeks |
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| 38 weeks |
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| 39 weeks (early morning walk to get the baby moving) |
Taking our first walk together (12 days old)
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I gained exactly 30 pounds, and lost 20 pounds after Turner's birth. I can thank breast feeding for the weight loss, but now that we switched to formula it's back to the gym for me. I took a Zumba and Body Combat class this week, and was huffing and puffing the entire time. I'm just happy for the challenging work outs (I love to sweat!) I encourage all pregnant women to exercise throughout the 9 months because your pregnancy will be much easier, and losing the weight after will be less of a struggle! |
2 comments:
Love this! My problem is that Macy is adopted so I have NO EXCUSE not to be working out. You've inspired me lady!!
Great post! It's awesome that you've lost so much of the baby weight already! I noticed you mentioned going to Body Combat class-- great workout! I used to go to Body Pump classes but once I had my kids it got hectic and I wasn't always able to make the scheduled classes. I recently started doing a Les Mills Pump Cross Training workout video at home, if you like Body Combat you will LOVE this.. Here's the link if you wanna check it out http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/les-mills-pump-cross-training-workout-deluxe-package.do.
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