Pregnancy Workout Routine- What works best for me

Pregnancy Workout Routine

May 31, 2018 in Baby, Fashion

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By no means would I consider myself a fitness queen, but I have always enjoyed working out and being active. Over the years, I’ve learned what fitness routines I really enjoy and what keeps me motivated. Since being pregnant, I’ve tried to stick with my normal routine and keep up my fitness as best I can. Obviously, to help regulate some of the weight and try to stay somewhat toned, but most importantly to maintain my health while carrying baby boy. Today, I’m sharing my typical pregnancy workout routine.

For the most part, I’ve felt pretty good, but I still have my rough days when I’m bloated or exhausted, or my sinuses are screaming at me. I’ve had to make some modifications, but overall my routine is pretty much the same. I try to be active about four days each week, but give myself some grace when I’m travelling, not feeling well, etc. What works for me at this point won’t work for everyone, but it’s what I enjoy and find myself most able to follow through with.

I’ve been going to Orange Theory Fitness since November (I’m obsessed) and have continued to go to classes since finding out about little man in January. I typically go to two classes each week. The instructors are wonderful and always provide modifications if needed. The biggest changes I have to make during a typical class are certain abdominal exercises and the treadmill. Sometimes I can still run like I used to, but, depending on the particular class, other days I have to power walk (hello inclines). Any other OTF lovers out there?! If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. 50 minutes of “endurance, strength, and power” and you’ll leave feeling absolutely incredible.

I like to supplement my OTF workouts with at least two other workouts or active days. I really enjoy jogging and walking in our neighborhood. I’ll typically go out for about 2–3 miles. After what felt like our 6,542nd day winter, the weather warmed up! Aaannddd…. my allergies went into overdrive, so I was somewhat limited in my ability to exercise outside this spring. Thankfully, my allergies seem to finally be clearing up, and I’m starting to be more regular with my walks and jogs again. I’m also always up for a trail hike or walk on the weekends with Luke. I love it when we can do that together.

I also have some kettle bell exercises that I like to do at home. I’ve eliminated Russian twists and swings, but I’ve kept everything typically else the same. All exercises listed are completed with the kettlebell It looks something like this:

Circuit 1:
10 sumo squats
20 front lunges (10 each side)
10 sumo squats to upright row
*Rest 30 seconds and repeat 1 time

Circuit 2:
20 squat to arm curls (10 each arm)
20 single arm row (10 each side)
10 sumo squats
*Rest 30 seconds and repeat 1 time
*Rest 1 minute and complete both circuits 1 time through

I’ve done yoga, cycling, and barre classes in the past and enjoy them all, but your girl has to draw the line somewhere… because time and expenses! Over the years, I have shuffled between various fitness studios, but I’m so hooked on OTF right now and don’t see that changing soon. In a perfect world, I would love to do OTF and supplement with either Barre3 or yoga classes. I enjoy mixing high intensity and restorative/low intensity workouts, but that combo just isn’t feasible right now due to my schedule, pregnancy, and what would be a steep financial commitment (I’ve got a nursery to decorate and diapers to buy).

P.S. I’m still wearing a good bit of my pre-pregnancy workout clothes (and of course my Fossil Q Smartwatch, but have purchased a few maternity pieces and am way more comfortable now—this 24-week bump needed a little less squishing. So far, my favorite maternity athletic wear has been from the Gap Fit maternity line. You can shop it here. I’ll link the rest of my outfit and some other non-maternity items from two brands that still work for me during pregnancy at the bottom of the post.