Pregnancy Exercises – shoulders and obliques
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Pregnancy Exercises – shoulders and obliques
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@MsMomof3boyz Yes, or some cushions from your couch.
If I don’t have a ball can I just use a chair…
@mirelajebogati I used 8 and10 pound weights in this video, but every body is different. If you’ve been using15- 17 pound weights all along, you should be able to continue with that amount. If you haven’t been lifting, that may not be the right weight to start off with.You’ll have to judge that for yourself; you can always change the amount of weight you’re using.Main thing to keep this routine safe is to use proper form and good posture as I discuss in the video. Let me know how you progress
@doctorcathy, what is the weigt of your dumbells?
Is it safe for me to work biceps with 17,5 pound dumbells?
Thank you.
@doctorcathy, what is the weigt of your dumbells?
Is it safe for me to work biceps with 17 pound dumbells?
Thank you.
JBlessing, all of my videos are safe and effective and are designed to keep your core strong. To help reduce some of your fear, take classes in natural birth so you will understand what your body is doing and you will be prepared – not scared. I prefer the Bradley Method; check online for classes near you. Good luck, stick with me and incorporate a little exercise and healthy food choices everyday.
Do all of these different types of exercises help to support your back muscles?? I am planning to go natural when I have my son, no medication or anything, and I don’t eat extremely healthy, and I haven’t been doing my exercises (I work in fast food so I am on my feet a lot moving and walking and stuff), and I am absolutely terrified of the pain of labor or if it’s too late to start exercises. Any suggestions?? I am 25 weeks now, and just getting a little scared, as I get closer to my due date
Do all of these different types of exercises help to support your back muscles?? I am planning to go natural when I have my son, no medication or anything, and I don’t eat extremely healthy, and I haven’t been doing my exercises (I work in fast food so I am on my feet a lot moving and walking and stuff), and I am absolutely terrified of the pain of labor or if it’s too late to start exercises. Any suggestions?? I am 25 weeks now, and just getting a little scared, as I get closer to my due date
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@Fneefnoo That’s funny! Thanks!
y does the water not break when shes doin this? she has muscles
@lulu3jones
don’t be too hard on yourself…there’s so many well-meaning but grossly misinformed people out there telling women that they cannot exercise. Like they believe pregnancy is some kind of disease or something. Just get moving and stay active everyday.
@needinfo123 You can continue to train your abs throughout first and most of second trimenster. You will know when to stop doing crunches because it will become harder, maybe a little uncomfortable or just limited range of motion due to belly getting in the way. Never heard the one about not raising your arms…how would you wash your hair if that was true? Don’t worry about that one – that’s just silly.
@AlbertaJCW001 I agree with you!
I wish i had found this vid sooner also n not to mention id love to have the energy to do these exercises.
I had really bad sickness for the first 5 months of the pregnancy and had very little exercise but my back is really suffering from lack of exercise n muscles going stiff. I would have loved to have been able to do this and keep my arms n legs toned at least. just feel like a whale now at 28 weeks.
Hi doctorcathy, I have a question regarding abs during pregnancy.Im very active in my workouts, just found out im prego w/ my 2nd baby,I spin, do step, kickboxing and weight training and did as well with my first pregnancy.What I need to know is at what point do I stop doing abs laying on the floor and also I read and have heard that it’s not safe to workout by raising your arms above your head while pregnant, like shoulder press and other alike.I didnt do any of these with my first pregnancy.
@sonyxxmunions Wow – you’ve been busy. But you’re going to need your strength to take care of 2 little babies. Try to do the warm-up video again, and shoot for 3 1/2 minutes this time. Every little bit you do now will make it that much easier for you to recover and get back in shape later. Right now, don’t think about your weight or your shape, just exercise for the health of it…for energy and stamina. Then in June or July, you can focus on regaining your shape and toning up your muscles.
I soooo wish I found you a long time ago. I got pregnant in September of 2008, gave birth to a baby girl in June of 2009, got pregnant AGAIN in July on 2009, and my son is now due in 1 month. I lost all my weight within that month in between, but I was not toned. My body has been through a lot getting pregnant one after another like this. I feel I could have been better off if I had thought to look up preg. excercises MUCH sooner! Great excercises anyhow. :)
Wow – thank you, it’s so nice to hear that. Keep up the good work and please send me updates on your pregnancy and your baby’s birth.
Wow Doctorcathy! I am so happy I have found you! Pre-pregnancy I was into intense crossfit workouts but quickly realized that it did not meet my new body’s needs. Since becoming pregnant, I have been running on a treadmill and using the elliptical to keep my fitness level up but I noticed I was losing muscle tone. No prenatal weight lifting regime was meeting my needs until now. I am currently 7 months along and love your workouts! Thanks!
Thank you – just keep exercising and watch your food choices – be sure to select only healthy, natural foods. Avoid processed foods, greasy or fried foods and skip fast food altogether. Eat tons of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean meats. Be sure to get drink at least 10 glasses of water every day, and make time for yourself to enjoy your 2nd pregnancy, your 1st baby and your amazing body!
Keep me posted!
I was 5′ 5″125 lbs. when I got pregnant with my daughter in August 08. I gained 40 lbs. She was 7 lbs. 14 oz. healthy, natural, perfect, pain- free home/water birth. I’m 3 months pregnant now at 150 lbs. and afraid of gaining another 40 and I’ve only just begun a workout routine. Is there any hope for me to safely reduce my potential weight gain over the next 6 months? You are such an inspiration!
Thanks – see? Anything is possible if we put our minds to it…I gained 18 pounds with my pregnancy, had a natural birth and my baby weighed 8 lbs, 8 oz. Just 5 days after he was born, I only weighed 3 pounds more than the day I became pregnant. It’s all in the preparation.
your body is amazing