3 Tips For Planning Your Prenatal Fitness Routine

Whether you’ve been active or not before pregnancy, once you know you’re expecting a baby, you’ll probably want to do everything you can to stay healthy. Exercising is one of the things that will help you with that but it’s important to choose your prenatal fitness routine wisely. Here are our tips.

Take Your Time

This is especially important if you’re new to fitness, but even if you’ve always been an active person it’s important to start slowly and take your time. Increase the exercise level only when you’re sure it won’t harm you in any way.

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19 week bumpdate for you guys🤰🏼 ••• 🌈Two weeks ago (at 17 weeks) I felt baby girl kick for the first time. I say kick but it was more like a light poke. I had just eaten a Hershey’s chocolate bar when I felt a little flutter. It was so faint but I put my hand on my belly and could feel her teeny tiny limbs poking me, saying hello🤗 🌈She can also start to hear as of 18 weeks, so I’ve been singing a lullaby before I go to sleep💗💤 🌈My symptoms have thankfully gotten more manageable since first trimester, but unfortunately there’s still some not so fun ones: +bleeding gums +leg cramps +constipation +some abdominal pain due to stretching muscles 🌈It’s safe to say the belly is definitely growing. I’m probably at the “she’s either really bloated or pregnant” point, but I can definitely tell a difference😂I can still fit into my normal clothes and I haven’t gained much weight at all, but I know it will come soon. 🌈I had a virtual meeting with a dietician 3 days ago to help my weight gain – so I’m looking forward to eating better and increasing my calories for me and baby. ••• I have to remind myself that every pregnancy and every body is different so I try not to compare mine to anyone else’s💛 I’ll keep doing bumpdates every so often, but please let me know if you have any questions!!! I’d loveeee to answer and hopefully help someone out who’s pregnant, planning to get pregnant in the future, or just curious☺️🌻🌈 ••• #19weeks #pregnancy #prenatalfitness #bumpdate #pregnant #inspo

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Weights are Okay

There’s no reason to stop lifting during pregnancy. You can use your own body or low weights, just make sure your form is good. Cardio is also a good idea, just make sure to choose low-impact activities.

Personal Trainer

If you can, it’s a good idea to hire a personal trainer, especially someone who’s been working with pregnant women before. A few sessions can be enough for you to be informed and confident that you aren’t doing anything wrong. Whatever your prenatal fitness routine is, don’t forget to make two days a week rest day so your body can safely recover.