I have done these workouts sporadically throughout my entire pregnancy. She created 3 workouts via Beachbody On demand specifically for pregnant women. Autumn Calabrese Active Maternity via Beachbody On DemandĪutumn Calabrese, the creator of the 21 day fix is an expert in pregnancy fitness. I just substituted the barre legs workout for this one instead.ģ. I ended up skipping this workout in week 2 and 3 because several of the core moves were too hard for me to modify for my big belly.
What I didn't like: The only thing I didn't like was the dirty 30 workout. I also like the fact that the modifier was very easy to follow (I followed her about 80% of the time). The workouts included upper body, lower body, cardio, total body, yoga, pilates, barre legs and the dirty 30 workout. I liked the versatility of the workouts and that each day was working a different body part. Here's what I liked: All the workouts are 30 minutes so very do-able with a busy life. The reason I picked it at this point in time was because I knew there would be more an emphasis on weights and strength and less bending over to do things like forward folds (in PiYo) which were getting harder with a bigger belly. I chose this program at the very beginning of my 3rd trimester (32-34 weeks). I have not had any back pain during this pregnancy and honestly feel this program is a HUGE reason why. Overall this has been my favorite program to do during my pregnancy and I feel has been the most beneficial for me personally. 3rd trimester you have to avoid several more of the core moves the bigger you get. I was however able to modify 90% of the moves to fit me during this point in my pregnancy. Here's what I didn't like about it: A few of the workouts did have your standard ab exercises on the back so I had to skip those or modify with a pillow under my back. The flexibility and balance training in this workout is also fabulous for preparing your body for labor and delivery as well!!! I also liked that there was no equipment needed as all the moves are body weight exercises. You can always follow a modifier but in general is very pregnancy friendly. on your back) which is helpful during pregnancy. Many of the core moves are prone (facing down vs. Here's what I like about it during my 2nd trimester: It helped me get stronger in my core, toned my legs and arms and it's low impact. It was almost like preventative medicine for my body. That being said it was an easy choice for me during this 2nd pregnancy because I knew how it could help me in the areas I needed it most. PiYo was one of the first programs I tried to get back in shape after my first baby and it was the ONLY thing that worked for me to get in shape and eliminate pain. My strength had completely deteriorated in my back, core and legs pre baby which led me to suffer even more during and after. My first pregnancy I suffered incredible back pain, sciatic pain and it wasn't until several months post pregnancy that I realized why.
It really focuses on core strength which is vital during pregnancy. PiYo is an 8 week program that's a fusion of pilates, yoga, cardio, flexibility and strength training. The reason I chose this program was because I LOVE it!! I had completed it several times pre-baby and I knew the results it could yield for me. Here's my TOP 5 Beachbody programs for pregnancy. I personally have quite a bit of experience with these programs and was working out consistently before I got pregnant and felt quite comfortable maintaining my routine. As a disclaimer, I suggest you consult with your physician before starting any type of fitness regimen during pregnancy. I've been doing Beachbody home programs through my entire pregnancy and so I wanted to share my take on which ones I chose at each stage of my pregnancy and why it worked for me. I find that when I just "wing it" I usually get way off track, take more days off than I should and don't see the results I want to ultimately. Third, I love the consistency it provides me when I can follow a schedule or calendar like I can with these programs. Secondly, I also get sick of weird stares at the gym when I'm pregnant so I prefer to workout in the comfort of my own home. As a mom of a toddler and a business owner I just simply don't have time to get to a gym. I love doing Beachbody workouts at home especially during pregnancy because for one its SO much more convenient. I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby and have been thankful to stay very active and healthy for the majority of this pregnancy.
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