Fit Momma

I have a built-in med ball growing inside. It's hard to notice now, but I am sure it won't be in the months ahead. I am almost 12 weeks and I am feeling great... finally. The first trimester was a bit of a blur. It was mixed with the exciting emotions of finding out I was pregnant on the day we moved into our new house. Packing and unpacking while trying to figure out why I had no energy. Settling into a new house and trying to stay awake past 7:30 (my alarm goes off most mornings at 4:45). Working and being a mom and wife. Last but not least, fitting in my own workouts because I just don't function well without exercise. It is my life source. It gives me life, energy and simply makes me feel good!

So with the knowledge that you shouldn't start anything new when you are pregnant, I decided I had earned the right to keep on plugging away lifting weights, running and everything else I was doing before I got pregnant. I had my first doctor's appointment and everything looked good. I had great blood pressure 100 over 70. I had only gained 2 lbs. My goal for this pregnancy is to be as fit and healthy as possible.

Today's Workout

Foam Roll
Dynamic Warm Up (jump rope, shuffles, inchworms, hops, lateral lunges, pushups, etc...)

A1 Back Squat
A2 Chin Ups (unassisted)

B1 Step Ups
B2 TRX Inverted Rows

C1 TRX Leg Curls
C2 TRX Push Up to Pike

I finished with 60 seconds of work and 60 seconds of rest: med ball burpees, mountain climbers, wood chops, med ball squats and skater hops/touches

The one big difference I have noticed is my ability to recover. I let my heart rate come down and catch my breath between all movements. This should be an interesting pregnancy compared to my first. I ran through the first one but never lifted weights. I am curious to see the differences. My blood pressure was high towards the end of my first pregnancy and was on a moderate bed rest.

I hope to inspire more women to see pregnancy as a time to continue being fit and exercising for your health and the baby growing inside you.