Oh heyyyyy, I finally did what I’ve been meaning to do this entire pregnancy, put together a prenatal workout! I will have two different workouts for you, both will be a total body toning circuit. Pregnancy is a great time to be active and focus on your health, but of course, the top priority is to take care of yourself and to take it easy. So, never push yourself to extremes with your fitness while pregnant.
Personally, I’ve stuck to two days a week of toning and light activity like walking or playing with my toddler on the other days. To be safe, I took my weights down significantly and use mostly 5 lb dumbbells with higher repetitions. If you were not active prior to pregnancy, this workout is best done without weights at all, you have enough added weight naturally in your belly!
The great thing about this workout, it works whether you’re pregnant or not! If you’re not pregnant and more advanced, you can use heavier weights. Have fun!
Well I am past the age of pregnancy but I certainly support exercise while pregnant. I spent 12 years as a labor nurse and could always tell when a woman worked out during pregnancy. She simply was in better shape for the rigors of delivery. I taught fitness classes during my pregnancy and delivered my daughter in 4 hours with no pain meds. I attribute it to exercise and the fact that my hubby is a chiropractor(: Susan
Such a great workout! Thanks for sharing!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
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Saving this! So impressive. I hope to be active when I am pregnant. Fingers crossed!
Amy Ann
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Great post ! 🙂
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You and your baby bump are seriously the cutest! These looks like great tips – prego or not! XO
Anna
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Great tutorial! Can’t wait to try these workouts!
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Wow that looks so great!
Will share it with my expecting friends, they’ll love it)
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I think this is a great workout routine for even those of us who aren’t pregnant! Love it!
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Even though I don’t have a baby bump I think I can incorporate these moves to my workout too! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Ooooh this is just what I needed! It’s hard to stay on track workout wise during pregnancy but I’m doing my best!!
xx,
Ashley | Raspberry Glow
this is awesome!!!!
You look just adorable doing this pregnant–its so inspiring seeing you still stay healthy and in shape!
Tori
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I think this is a good workout even if you’re not pregnant! Great tips, and you look adorable!
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Yay! Pinning for whenever (if ever) we have another! This is a perfect prenatal workout! Thanks for sharing!
So nice that you’re staying healthy and strong during your pregnancy!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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Hope you had a great weekend, Brooke! I don’t know how you do it all! I’ll have to keep this in mind when I’m pregnant (not any time soon!). Pregnancy looks good on you!
Christie
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Great workout!
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Great prenatal workout! I was surprised how much energy I had in the last trimester of my pregnancy. I loved working out after the first month and thankfully all that hard work paid off and made for an easy and quick labor.
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I love this!! I think it is so great to stay active during pregnancy! Go girl!
<3 Shannon
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Ooooh, totally sending this to my friend- she’s in her second trimester and has been looking for ways to work out. 🙂
-Ashley
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Great workout, Brooke! You are the most adorable pregnant woman ever. Unrelated to the exercise part.. I LOVE those leggings!
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Oo these a great workout. Definitely need to keep this mind in the future 🙂
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This is such a great workout. I realllyyyyyy need to work on my arms this year. Any advice?
The baby bump is SO cute!! These workouts are awesome!! -xx
Shauna
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this is great!
Thanks Alissa! We have a few upper body workouts under fitness on here that would all be great for toning your arms!!
wow.. that’s incredible!!!
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This is a great post for moms to be! Love it!
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