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08.16.18
My Pregnancy Fitness Routine

When I was pregnant with Camden, I went to the gym mayyybe two times. And I WAS NOT happy with myself! Not because of weight gain (obviously that’s going to happen) but because working out helps my anxiety, gives me routine, and boosts my mood! So this time around I promised myself I wouldn’t stop my workouts. During my first trimester I only worked out for a couple weeks and then the nausea hit HARD. I gave myself a pass because the couch was the only place I could stand to be lol. I started feeling better around 16 weeks and have been going to the gym 3 times a week. I feel like I have a pretty good routine down now and wanted to share with you guys. Below are a few things that I enjoy doing at the gym.

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Cardio
I spend 30 minutes on the treadmill at a 4.0 incline and walk between 3.5-4.0. Then I get on the stair stepper and TRY to do 8-10 minutes but I honestly feel like I’m dying on that thing so sometimes I only last 5 minutes.

Monday (chest & triceps)
Start with cardio
Dumbell Bench Press 3 x 10 reps
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press 3 x 10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Flys 2  x 20 reps
Tricep Extension 3 x 10 reps
Tricep Bench Dip 2 x 20 reps

Wednesday (biceps & shoulders)
Start with cardio
Standing Barbell Curls 3 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 10 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs 2 x 10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Curl 3 x 10 reps
Concentration Curl 3 x 10 reps

Friday (back & legs)
Start with cardio
One Arm Dumbbell Rows 3 x 10 reps
Bent Over Barbell Rows 2 x 10 reps
Lat Pull Downs 3 reps
Squats 5 sets, 5 reps (I effing hate squats lol)
Alternating Lunges 2 x 10 reps
Side Lunges 2 x 10 reps
Wall Sits (30-45 seconds) x 3 reps

Stretching
I’ve done this stretching routine a few times (need to do it more!) and felt SO good and relaxed after. I’ve been having some back pain and it really helps!

M&B