20/04/2025
PRENATAL WORKOUT - 2ND TRIMESTER
I would like to share my pregnancy exercise routine with all of you. It has been a tough time for me during my first trimester. As I had a good consistent exercise routine pre-pregnancy, I wanted to continue a safe, consistent exercise routine throughout pregnancy. The 6th of January we found out that I am pegnant. Up until week 6 I continued sprint intervals on the treadmill and my normal resistance training as pre-pregnancy.
Week 6 I started getting extreme morning (all day!) sickness and vomiting. It got worse with a tummy bug week 7 & week 8 and I was admitted to hospital at week 9. No training at all for 6 weeks. Week 12 I got back to teaching pilates. Week 13 I started walking 2-3 km on the treadmill. Week 14 I added resistance training.
Herewith I would like to share my current exercise routine that I do in the second trimester. I am currently 18 weeks pregnant.
REMEMBER: Consult your Doctor before engaging in an exercise program when pregnant!
If you were exercising before your pregnancy, it is generally safe to exercise when you are pregnant if you have NO COMPLICATIONS.
Things to know when engaging in an exercise program when pregnant:
- No more exercise on your back when you are in your second & third trimester due to a reduction of blood flow to the heart as the weight of the uterus and baby press on a major blood vessel
- You can easily get injured as a hormone called Relaxin is produced during pregnancy causing loosening of ligaments and muscles to prepare your body for labor. Heavy lifting is not recommended
Contact Kristin to set up an appointment to help you engage in a safe exercise program during pregnancy
bio@kristinkinetics.co.za
0844498261
