First of all, working out during pregnancy is a completely personal decision which every woman needs to take after consulting her doctor. It can be great for you and your baby for you to work out during a pregnancy, it can also harm you if you’re not careful. That’s why these pregnancy workouts are a great guide for you to follow, after getting medical clearance. Posted by some of the leading fitness influencers in the world, these pregnancy workout videos will help you have a healthy pregnancy, relatively easy childbirth and a quicker postpartum recovery.

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1. Pregnancy workouts on a busy day

This pregnancy workout by Kayla Itsines is quick and can be managed even on a busy day. Here’s the routine followed in the video:

10 Modified Burpees⁣
10 Squats⁣
12 Tricep Dips⁣
10 Incline push ups ⁣

All you need to do is 3 rounds of this, or set a timer for 14 minutes and see how many rounds you can do in that time.

 

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2. Working out on a good, high-energy day

On days when you’re feeling active and energised, try this full body workout. Kayla Itsines modified her famous and intense BBG workout to make it suitable for pregnant women. Try as many reps and rounds as you can manage without exerting yourself.

 

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3. Pregnancy workout in the gym

This is another full body workout for pregnant women by Kayla Itsines. It’s best to do this in the gym under supervision. Once again, only do as many reps and rounds as you can manage without exertion.

 

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4. Concentrate on your lower body

This workout video by Sia Cooper is great for days when you feel like you need to get your legs moving. Try these light exercises on both sides for as many rounds as you want. They’ll help you feel rejuvenated on a tough day.

 

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5. Keep your pelvic floor intact

As you would know by now, pregnancy can be tough on your pelvic floor. To minimise discomfort and incontinence, try these exercises by Sia Cooper during and after pregnancy. According to Sia, you should aim for 10-15 reps of each exercise and 2-3 rounds.

 

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6. Engage your core while working on your pelvic floor

Here’s another set of workouts for your pelvic floor. You can combine both to ensure boredom never sets in while working out. This video by Kristy Ardo makes sure you will engage your core. Concentrate on your breathing while doing these exercises and do the hardest part while exhaling.

This video has:

Glute bridge arm extension
Single leg bridge dip
Band rocks
Seated in-n-outs
Lateral heel taps

Try doing about 10 reps of each with 3-5 rounds.

 

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7. TRX workouts for pregnant women

If you can, buy a TRX band for your workouts while you’re pregnant. TRX bands are not only great for beginners, they’re also good for pregnancy workouts. Check out this video by Kristy Ardo to see how to use a TRX band properly.

 

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If you’re feeling up to it, try these pregnancy workouts and tell us how you fared. If you’re not feeling great, try them when you’re ready. But remember, ladies. Concentrate on your breathing and your posture at all times.

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