You guys have requested an easy home prenatal abs workout and I am so excited to announce that I have created one just for you!
I am officially 22 weeks along and though the pains are coming on strong, my workouts have not lessened up a bit! Working out has truly helped my growing pains and it honestly makes me feel better mentally, emotionally, and physically at the end of the day.
I do not typically work my abs during pregnancy-at least not very often. I didn’t with my first pregnancy either! However, many women are curious about what ab moves are safe for pregnancy and so I have put together an ab workout that you can literally do through every trimester-without a worry. Now, with that being said, *disclaimer*: please consult with your OB or primary doctor before attempting any exercise!
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In case you are wondering where I got this CUTE workout outfit from, you can find the mesh capris and sports bra here.
Get on all fours and tighten your abdominal muscles, keeping your spine and neck in a neutral position. Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching your right arm forward. Hold for five seconds. Slowly return to the starting position and do the move on the opposite side.
Stand with your feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent and the core engaged. Lift the right leg, bending the knee at a 90 degree angle turning the thigh out to the sidePlace your hands slightly either side of your head, do not lock your fingers or pull the head. Crunch your right elbow to the right knee. Keep the chest lifted and a neutral spine as to not bend forward to much. Switch legs and repeat
Core Training During Pregnancy
Laying on your back, prop your arms up at the elbows. Pull your knees inward towards your body and kick both legs out, returning back to the inward position. Continue this motion to complete the desired reps.
Start by lying flat on your back on a mat. Prop your arms up behind you at your sides. Extend your legs fully out with a slight bend in your knees. Lift your heels about 6 inches off the floor. Make small, rapid up and down scissor-like motions with your legs for 15 seconds.
Lie on your side. Position yourself on your bottom elbow and the side of your foot. Lift your hips in the air, forming a straight line between your ankles, hips, and shoulders. Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes. With your weight supported on the elbow and side of the foot, lower your hips to the floor. Pause, and then return to the starting position.
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This blog is for those who are thinking of becoming pregnant, are already pregnant, or have given birth and are looking forward to getting their best bodies ever.Keeping a strong core during pregnancy is so important and will help decrease your back pain, SI join pain, setc and will add in labor, delivery and recovery. Although this is true, there are many things to remember while doing core that need to be taken seriously so you do not worsen things like “diastasis recti” which can lead to issues for you postpartum and beyond.
**It may seem repetitive, but before you begin any new workout routine, be sure to talk with your doctor. In addition, I do not recommend checking for diastasis recti (DR) during pregnancy as it is inaccurate– it is normal for our core (the rectus abdominis) to separate during pregnancy to make space for baby but postpartum. you can do a DR check — I explain exactly how to do it here.
During pregnancy, it is so beneficial to stay active and moving as much as you can. One thing I see is my clients cutting out core exercises, because they have heard they are not good. Although this is partly true, there are many beneficial and safe abdominal exercises to continue to! Here are some exercises you can do during pregnancy:
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I recommend doing 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 reps. In the first trimester you can also add light weights (2 to 5lbs) on each ankle.
“Kegel exercises help tone the pubococcygeal (PC) muscle, which controls urine flow, supports your growing baby, prevents hemorrhoids, keeps the muscles of the vagina toned, and assists in delivery(1).”
Some might not know that this is a good ab exercise if done correctly and it can also help you prepare for the pushing stage of delivery.
Pregnancy Ab Workout
*You must consult your doctor before beginning with any exercise regime as they can advise you on the exercises to do depending on your overall health condition.
The Complete Pregnancy Workout Guide includes a 12 weeks, of moderate to low-impact workouts that can be followed and repeated throughout each trimester, nutrition recommendations, exercises to help keep core and pelvic floor strong, preparing for labor/delivery and more with over 80 pages of the most up-to-date information!
Each week includes resistance and strength training as well as active recovery and yoga. Active recovery includes prenatal yoga and core workouts to get your body ready for delivery to meet your sweet baby or babies!
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This 12 week workout plan has exercises that are safe throughout your entire pregnancy and can be done from home or anywhere!
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”Leaking urine is NEVER normal. Painful sex is NEVER normal. This is important because it is so normalized in the post partum population because it is so COMMON.”
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Keeping a strong core during pregnancy is so important and will help in labor, delivery and recovery. Although this is true, there are many things to remember while doing core that need to be taken seriously so you do not create issues like “diastasis recti” which can create issues for you postpartum and beyond.A pregnant woman has to endure a lot of pain which cannot be described in words. The abdominal muscles of a pregnant woman stay in a stretching mode since the beginning of the pregnancy to the delivery, in order to accommodate the baby. Abdominal exercises come to rescue when you wish to ease the process of such stretching without any complications. Also, for ensuring a smooth and pain-free delivery abdominal exercises during pregnancy should be practised.
While doing these exercises, one should always take note of which part of the body will be affected by these abdominal exercises and what benefit it carries. When a woman gets pregnant, the abdominal portion starts stretching, specifically the deep core muscles. Deep core muscles incorporate all the muscles that are present in your midsection, such as pelvic floor muscles, transverse abdominals, diaphragm etc. All these muscles are generally prone to weakness, and this is where abdominal exercises assist in strengthening them.
Having discussed the whys of abdominal exercises, let’s carry the discussion forward with the safe exercises for gaining abdominal strength during pregnancy.
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This exercise can be easily done with the help of a chair and is known to be good for stimulating your abdominal muscles.
This exercise is helpful in keeping your posture straight and helps in reducing the backache problems during pregnancy. This exercise also helps in strengthening your abdominal muscles.
Kegels has numerous benefits. Kegels helps in keeping your pubococcygeal muscle in shape which in turn helps in normal urine flow, provides support to the growing fetus, and helps tone the vaginal muscles. It also assists in normal delivery and helps in averting haemorrhoids.
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This exercise helps in lessening the stress on your lower back and in enhancing your flexibility which would in turn later help in a smooth delivery.
Special care needs to be taken during pregnancy when it comes to abdominal exercises. Your little treasure grows there itself, and any trauma or stress in your abdomen can be harmful. However, with the right exercises listed above, you can stay fit and keep your baby safe.
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