The second trimester is in full effect and I’m loving every second of this great positive energy. I feel like I can accomplish anything right now and that’s amazing but also challenging at the same time!!
I know you are probably thinking, why is that challenging if you are feeling great?? Well, when it comes to exercise during pregnancy it’s not really okay to push your body to exhaustion with workouts or even daily activities. I have to remind myself some days that I’m pregnant and to SLOW down. Other days I really feel pregnant and don’t need the reminder but I have to constantly keep that thought in the back of my head. I’m sure in a couple of weeks I won’t have to EVER remind myself, but for right now I’ll enjoy feeling normal!
With that being said, this past Saturday I chose to do a workout at the gym that can really be done by anyone (not just pregnant ladies).
This workout incorporated both upper & lower body and I found my heart rate to be in a good range the whole time. During pregnancy it’s important to listen to your body so I rested when I needed to and drank water throughout this 30 minute workout. I also took a bathroom break. Yes, I have a weaker bladder these days.
Anyways, here’s the workout:
Warm Up
10 minutes of light cardio (I chose the elliptical) walking, biking or jogging is great too!
Krazy Kettlebell Circuit
Kettlebell Swings
Kettlebell Squat to Upright Row
Kettlebell Lunge to Row
Complete each exercise for 30 seconds, repeat circuit 5-7x (rest 30-60 seconds in between each round)
Cool down
Perform some light stretching or walking for 5-10 minutes
(20 weeks Pregnant)
I completed 5 rounds of the above circuit and my rest times got longer as each round passed. I used both a 20 & 25lb kettlebell for this circuit and while I felt I could do more weight I didn’t push it!
For Demonstrations of some of these exercises check out the links below.
Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Squat to Upright Row
**Please check with your Doctor or Physician before beginning a new workout program**
