I'm currently 33.5 weeks pregnant and we filmed this video yesterday. I definitely need some work on my kettlebell snatch form, but wanted to show that snatches are possible (and awesome in my opinion) during late pregnancy. I actually have a lot … [Read more...]
Video: Kettlebell Snatches
Exercise Changes During Each
Trimester of Pregnancy
If you missed last week's post about exercising during pregnancy, check that out first. As promised, I'm expanding below about what I personally changed during each trimester to keep working out pain-free and without hurting myself or my baby. … [Read more...]
Exercise During Pregnancy – Arguments
To state the obvious...there is a lot of controversy around exercising during pregnancy. Should you work out? Should you run? Should you watch your heart rate? Should you refrain from starting anything new? I was happy when this link popped up … [Read more...]
Third Trimester Pregnancy Training – Part 1
I've gotten back to a more normal routine (at least more normal for my pregnancy) this week. My injuries are feeling better and I've actually been sleeping well which has been a treat. Knock on wood! Today's pregnancy fun was made up of raging … [Read more...]
Working Out with Injuries
I started to get discouraged after last week's pregnancy setbacks, especially the groin pain and the dislocated shoulder. I did take a day off from working out after I dislocated my shoulder, but I knew that I needed to figure out some workouts I … [Read more...]
Third Trimester Pregnancy Training Video – Upper Body Push and Pull
Here's a video from this past weekend. I wanted to demonstrate an upper body push and pull combination. These are great exercises to do back-to-back to work opposing muscles. Both are great exercises whether you are pregnant or not! First exercise … [Read more...]
What I’m Loving About Pregnancy
After writing a post about everything I'm missing during pregnancy last week, I figured I should follow it up with some of my favorite things about pregnancy. I certainly don't want anyone to feel discouraged since being pregnant is a gift, an … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Swings
What you probably already know: I talk about kettlebells a lot. I think about kettlebells a lot. I use kettlebells a lot. :) What you probably don't already know: How to properly swing a kettlebell. If you're a Jillian Michael's fan, please don't … [Read more...]
Total Body Workout – 10 Exercises in 30 Minutes
If you just have 30 minutes to workout...give this quickie a try. It's short, but tough. This is a workout I would do if I was not pregnant as well...I would just use heavier weights. :) I used 40/20 intervals (40 seconds of work for each exercise … [Read more...]
Six Pack Abs – Maternity Style
Fortunately, a bunch of my workout shirts and pants have been fitting throughout my pregnancy (so far) since they are so stretchy. :) However, in the last few weeks I have had to eliminate more and more items that are just too tight, uncomfortable or … [Read more...]