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Staying Fit During Pregnancy

I have gotten several questions about if or how I am staying fit during pregnancy, and what I have been doing to keep up with my fitness goals and workout regimen. So today I am sharing what I do to stay fit and why it’s been good for me.

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Staying Fit During Pregnancy

What I do:

  • Barre: I try to take it once a week at my gym, and sometimes I do it at home
  • Prenatal Yoga: Again once a week if I can (it’s at weird times, so some weeks it’s tough)
  • Personal Training: Twice a month I meet with my personal trainer. He’s awesome at kicking my butt and he knows a lot about training women who are pregnant. I will also see him after the baby comes to get me back into fighting form haha.
  • 6 Workouts A Week: Including those things, I workout at my gym 6 days a week. Sometimes 5 but usually 6. Usually for about an hour a mix of cardio and strength.

Why It helps me:

  • It gets me out of the house. I work from home, and some days going to the gym is the only thing I leave the house for. If I don’t have errands, or a meeting, or lunch with a friend I tend to not need to leave, so it’s helpful for me to have that dedicated gym time.
  • It will help me bounce back. There have been numerous studies that women who work out during pregnancy bounce back to their pre-baby bodies pretty easily. Done and done.
  • It keeps me and the baby healthy. Working out 5-6 times a week keeps my heart healthy, my mind healthy, and my body healthy. In turn it’s keeping baby boy healthy!
  • It’s a good mental escape. Pregnancy and impending childbirth stress me out. Mostly just realizing I have to give birth. Working out is such a great mental escape for me. I love putting on a podcast and escaping for an hour.

Staying fit during pregnancy is something I really wanted to be able to do. Living a healthy lifestyle is really important to me and something I hope to pass onto our kids. I don’t think my workouts are anything crazy, but they really make me feel good everyday and like I’m really keeping up with what I was doing pre pregnancy. I try to not push myself too much. Even when I’m training I speak up if I’m tired or need a break. I listen to my body. My body craves workouts, so being active is something that keeps me sane.

What is your fitness routine like?

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31 Comments

  1. Maria wrote:

    Good for you! I’ve gained a ton of weight with both my pregnancies, but hope to follow in your footsteps when we go for #3

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  2. Everyone I know that is into fitness says they are happiest when following a routine. I don’t have a fitness routine.

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  3. Christine wrote:

    That is great that you are keeping up with working on staying fit during your pregnancy. I didn’t workout when I was pregnant but probably should of. I do try to at least get on the treadmill and walk a little in the morning.

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  4. So what’s the difference between prenatal and regular yoga? Sounds FUN!

    Coming Up Roses

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  5. My husband and I are hoping to have kids soon so I’ve begun thinking about how to stay healthy during that time. thanks for the tips! I will definitely be doing yoga and barre.

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  6. Wow, you are so active during your pregnancy! I love the idea of staying fit and I’m sure it makes losing the baby weight much easier. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Nellwyn wrote:

    I’ve never worked out with a personal trainer but I’m considering starting. I think it would help me stay on track with my fitness routine.

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  8. Sounds like you’re doing an awesome job staying fit! You go girl!!!

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  9. Rachel wrote:

    I am pinning this to my baby board for future reference! One of the reasons I’ve stalled thinking about having kids is because I’m TERRIFIED of losing my body (that’s not the main reason! But it’s up there!) I need all the encouragement and inspiration I can get on this subject!

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  10. Sarah wrote:

    Great tips!!! I’m also pregnant – 37 weeks! I will admit I didn’t work out too much this pregnancy. I had awful all day sickness at the beginning, then had a hematoma and was put on modified bed rest. I did work out pretty consistently (about three times a week) in the second trimester, though! Once I hit around 32 weeks I’ve kept exercise very light – walking, chasing my other kids, etc. I am definitely ready to have my baby girl and get my pre-baby body back, though!!

    Congratulations to you!!!

    -Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com

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  11. I love that you’re able to stay fit while you’re pregnant! I know some women do great with it while others have a harder time.

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  12. roxy wrote:

    Gosh you are a beast! I am not pregnant and can’t find the time to work out as often as you do. Did you have to get special permission from your doctor??

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  13. I too am working out while pregnant! I feel energized and have not put on as much as weight like my first pregnancy. I am excited to see how differently the birthing and regaining my body process will be. I teach a barre class and love it! It is such a great workout for women!

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  14. Liz Mays wrote:

    It’s awesome that you’re doing so much to stay in shape. That’s super important and I’m glad there have been so many benefits.

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  15. Good for you girl! 6 days a week is amazing! I struggle to workout 4 days a week sometimes.

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  16. DT wrote:

    A great post encouraging women to stay fit during pregnancy. I love Barre, and a few pregnant women came to the classes so looks like a good choice for strengthening lower body.

    — DT | Here I Scribble

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  17. I always feel SO much better after I’ve worked out during pregnancy. I enjoyed hiking and doing a variety of strength training while I was pregnant with my last baby a few years ago. It’s truly spurred me on to better exercise habits even now.

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  18. Lexi wrote:

    I’m definitely passing this along to my friend! She’s due and March and I’m sure she would love this post!

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  19. It’s awesome that you’re staying fit and in shape while pregnant. I remembered attending prenatal class when I was pregnant with my son and that’s the only thing I did besides working. I agree with you that staying fit during pregnancy is important. Thanks for sharing this post.

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  20. That is great that you are able to do this! I found it is a bit harder the second time around when there is a toddler at home too! Congratulations on the little one, they are so fun!

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  21. Sharon wrote:

    Congrats to you for sticking with such a vigorous routine! I hope that I can do the same whenever I get pregnant. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. I wish we had a barre studio where I live! I have to drive an hour and a half!

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  23. Greta wrote:

    Girl you are a beast! I’m lucky if I can get to barre four times a week. I admire you for working out six days a week!

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

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  24. Keating wrote:

    I couldn’t imagine not working out while pregnant. My husband and I are really big on staying healthy and working out. Before he returned home from overseas, I was at the gym 5-6 days a week and loved it. It helped so much for both my physical and mental health. Unfortunately, my workouts are a bit off at the moment though. We spent all of September moving across the country and getting settled into our new home so now I’m in the process of getting it all back on track. It’s great that you’re keeping up your workouts and staying healthy! 🙂

    xo, Keating | Why Hello Lovely
    http://www.whyhellolovely.com

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  25. What an important topic. I have never been pregnant but knowing so many family members that have it is so important to keep good health and activity to have a good delivery.

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  26. Carrie wrote:

    Good for you! Im horrible I have a gym membership but since we moved 20 minutes away I haven’t been once. I prefer doing yoga at home. But also we only have one car and most of the time my husband has it at work.

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  27. I need a better fitness routine. If you can do it so can I! Especially since it keeps baby healthy!

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  28. Jessica wrote:

    Great tips! It is so important to stay fit during pregnancy!

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  29. Michele wrote:

    Good for you! As long as you do not over do it-the best thing you can do for yourself. I am glad to hear you have a trainer–that is very important.

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  30. Elizabeth O wrote:

    I agree that it’s very important to stay fit during pregnancy and, as long as we are in sync with our ob-gyn’s advice, it’s all good! 🙂

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  31. Hi if you interested i found this book about staying fit being pregnant and it really help alot you can share this with you friends and family.

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