Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Prenatal Workout and FitPregnancy Giveaways

I have pregnancy on the brain lately.  I guess that's because I'm 25 weeks along and thinking about all there is to do.  Either way, you are benefiting from some of that because all week long I've been teaming up with other FitFluential Moms-to-be to do some fantastic giveaways geared to helping you stay in shape during your pregnancy and have a Fit Pregnancy!

Current Giveaways:
  • Amanda over at Fit Pregnancy and Parenting and I are jointly giving away an ENTIRE outfit (Tank and bottoms) from For Two Fitness, a stylish maternity fitness apparel line.
  • Molly from Miss Molly Motivates is giving away a Prenatal Yoga DVD
Coming up in the next week:
  • Amanda will be reviewing and giving-away a healthy eCookBook for busy moms AND a one hour consultation from New Leaf Wellness,
  • Jess from Blonde Ponytail Fitness will be giving-away products from GNC and Reebok.
  • I will be giving away a one year's subscription to FitPregnancy (or Shape Magazine).
So much going on!

But I wanted to answer a question that I'm getting a lot right now because I think it's important.  The question is essentially

"How are you staying fit during your pregnancy?"

The answer is basically the same way I was before I got pregnant: Running (when I can), Alternative cardio (elliptical, stair machine, treadmill) and of course, weight training. 

In fact, being pregnant means you don't necessarily have to lift a lot of extra weight.  You are carrying the weight with you.  Why not use it to your advantage.  Your body weight and gravity are your best friends right now. 

To show you what I mean, I wanted to give you an example of one of the workouts I've been doing.  I basically let my belly be the weight so no real weights needed.  Always check with your doctor first but working out while pregnant is a great thing!

Exercise for pregnant women
Single Leg Calf Raises
Calf Raises
Single Leg Lunges Demonstration
Single Leg Lunges
Sumo Squat Demonstration
Sumo Squats
Modified Push-up Demonstration
Modified Push-ups
Modified Tricep Push-up demonstration
Modified Triceps Push-ups
Shoulder Press Demonstration
Shoulder Press

See how easy it is?  You can do it anywhere!  I end up doing mine in my basement sometimes. 

Hopefully all this pregnancy fun is motivating you to get out and get fit.  It's never too late and anything is better than nothing you can have a fit pregnancy too!


What do you think?  What are your favorite ways to stay fit?  


Related Posts: Prepping for Baby Checklist  | Tips and Motivation for Staying Fit During Pregnancy

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9 comments:

  1. fancy nancyJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Great workout!!! When I was pregnant this past year I loved the short workouts like this repeated several times. That way I was able to still do them but also build in some rest time as I got bigger!

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  2. Angela @ Happy Fit MamaJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    The basics are always a good thing! Great workout mama! And you look fabulous too!

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  3. Laura @ Mommy run fastJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    You're so inspiring! Great tips about using your body weight. I kept doing most of my usual routine too until my body told me it didn't like something.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    My favorite ways to stay fit while pregnant are running 3 days a week, incline walking WO w a little running mixed in 1x a week, yoga 2 x a week (pre natal 4 one class, reg vinyasa for other), circuit training (i do some fit sugar pre natal circuits as well as tone it up circuits just modified where needed) and active rest Sunday is a walk, snow shoe or cross country skiing! Im so happy and grateful i can still workout 6 days a week and the 7th day being active rest! I do my workouts split most days...30-45 min in the morning and 30-hr after work. I'm 30 weeks pregnant:)

    But i'm also listening to my body as well. Im a lot slower running wise and circuit training wise than before and if i need to cut a run short i will! It's all what works for you and all pregnancies are different! I had just come off training and running my first full marathon the end of May and then got pregant in June. So while my workouts still may seem intense they arent compared to being in the best shape of my life after the marathon:)

    Keep up the great work! I can't wait to try your pre natal workout you created! Also have you worn a maternity support belt before for running while pregnant? I have the Gabrialla one and it is a life saver! Takes all the weight of my belly off my hips and pelvis and i think its the reason why i can still run 10km at 30 weeks:)

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  5. ChristineJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Great workout and you look great! I did a lot of bodyweight workouts when I was pregnant and I really did like to continue to lift. and yoga.

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  6. KierstonJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    You look amazing! :)

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  7. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness DiariesJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Oh yes, all things pregnancy and baby have been on my brain a ton lately too. I wonder why? ;) This looks like a great workout! Looking forward to trying it out!

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  8. PavementRunnerJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    where did that bump come from? Didn't you JUST announce you were preggers? WTH. That baby must be eating nothing but green smoothies and growing a billion times.

    (congrats, again).

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  9. MichelleJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I'm pretty sure we are pregnancy twins! I've been getting the craziest looks lately in the weight area of my gym. I'm pregnant not disabled!!

    I also love taking spin class when pregnant - it's not as good as running, but close! I have a feeling the running is ending soon. So I'm trying to squeeze it in now while I can.

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