I started working out at 10 weeks pregnant. Half an hour walk and weight training 5-6 times a week. I’m almost at 25 weeks now and feel fantastic. With my first pregnancy I stoped all activity, ate for 2 and it did me no good. I gained heaps of weight and had so many body aches. This time iv’e had morning sickness the whole way through, have had food aversion but working out is something I have stuck to and am so happy I have.
As an OB/GYN I am so pleased to see, that you are staying active during your pregnancy and spreding the Information! It's so healthy when done safely as you said, for mom AND bump! Great Video, I hope you have an amazing journey with your little one :) Love from Germany 🍀
I had to cut out exercise in the 1st trimester because I was so sick but getting back into it now in my 2nd trimester and it feels really great! It's really helping me manage my pregnancy aches and pains
Thank you!! I did not workout at all during my first trimester due to feeling exhausted and sick all the time. Now, in my second trimester, I am ready to get back into my happy place- the gym! Praying that staying strong will help with labor and also bouncing back afterward!
I used to cycling 30mnt everyday before pregnant. In my first trimester i still hit my RPM and everyone be like “don’t do exercise” etc and i stop exercise and my body feel sick really like tired everytime i woke up, my feet hurt even tho i sleep all the time. And i try to hit my RPM again in my 24th weeks, and ALL THE PAIN IN MY BODY WAS GONE ! Thank god exercise and being active remove all the pregnancy problem (i think), and now i’m 30weeks swim 1hr 2 times a week and still cycling 30mnt/day. No swolen body, no nausea. Just drink water and eat healthy
I like the general rule of thumb of not starting anything new, but I was a cyclist before and my doctor told me explicitly to stop cycling during pregnancy. So, it forced me to find a replacement and start something new. I'm trying prenatal yoga workouts (with the guidance of my doctor). Especially since being active should be encouraged, if you weren't exercising before or your exercise isn't safe anymore, I think that you can start something new as long as you consult your physician.
Thank you, Carly, for once again fighting these stereotypes with excellent education and breaking it down to help us all understand. I am sorry people are being unkind, but I for one really appreciate all the Girl power in what you’re doing!!!
That happens a lot in the first trimester women either get really sick or they get so tired they can't workout. I totally understand if women take a break during that time. I've just worked out with a lot of pregnant women and they always said that working out has made the delivery easier especially for ones that are on their 2nd or 3rd child.
Same with all my pregnancies (currently on #4!)!! I am a highly active persom but the first trimester has been the hardest one for me each time. Three months of utter misery and frustration. Just got into the second trimester and I literally feel like a different person... or maybe I shoild say I feel like my usual self, the first trimester is when I feel like a different person😫.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It drives me nuts when people think pregnant women need to rest all the time and not move a muscle. My mom scolded me about exercising and said I shouldn't take out the trash, reach for things, walk across the parking lot, carry shopping bags...
From my experience I can honestly say you are 100% right about everything in this video. I love how you explain everything and I love your positive approach. I'm 3 and a half months post partum and I definitely agree that there is a fourth trimester. For me it was the hardest by far. Sleep deprived, in pain because of the breastfeeding struggle I definitely had to exercise on a beginner level and my goal is to just keep my sanity. Sorry if I sound scary, my point is that we should always be kind to ourselves and not worry about how we look because there is so much more you can gain from exercising, besides looks.
Thank you so much for stopping to take the time to write this, i have no idea how it's going to go when little one is here but i promise i will be honest online xx
I love his video . I was super active before and I’m active still being 22 weeks, I do it for my baby for my body and for a healthy labour . I think it’s so important to still be active . Of course I know what is too much compared to what I use to do but there’s still so much I can do . It’s funny when people criticize active pregnant women
I still kept doing crossfit until the end of my 2nd trimester. Now we are no longer able to afford the gym so I do home workouts instead. I still do cycle and sometimes long walks
Yay! I've been accidentally following all of your advice 😄The first trimester has been the hardest so far for me (I'm currently 32 weeks). I felt so breathless and tired and sick. So far, the 3rd trimester has been the best - so much more energy and motivation now!
So glad to hear this. I'm in my first and I have the drive to do so much more because I want to prepare but my beathing, bloating and head rushes arent having it lol.
As someone who’s in their first pregnancy (8 weeks in) thank you for this video because I’ve been kind of nervous to keep up with my workouts but I’m gonna start it back up now!!!
I try to stay active 😭👏 I'm 28 weeks pregnant and I HATE MY PREGNANCY BODY I know I should be grateful and I am because so many females struggle to get pregnant or can't at all before pregnancy I lost 98 pounds in a year and was kinda getting somewhere healthy with my mindset on my body and now being pregnant I gained so much weight that I cry all the time and am miserable I work out as often as I can and I clean my house and that's a WORK OUT I just want my baby out and in my arms, so I can have my body back I am excited to be a mommy and to have a daughter!
Don’t feeel bad at all!! Some women Dream of being a mommy and some don’t!! I know I don’t . It’s okay to miss your great body and want it back and you are not being selfish by saying that at all. Honestly I would be in ur same shoes . Just wanted to let you know to not feel guilty for ur feelings!
Holy Moly I hate that people are grilling you about working out while pregnant! Way to put someone down. Sending all the love. I remember back when Instagram fitness was becoming a thing and Snooki from Geordie Shore used to do battle rope burpees while super pregnant and thinking how awesome is she! You are awesome!
Love this. Exercising during pregnancy makes it easier for birth and you bounce back faster after you have your bubba. Totally worked for me. Some cant believe how i do it. I only have two kids and they were easy. I went home an hour or 2 after i gave birth. I was so proud of myself and hyping myself up ❤
Yes! This pregnancy I have been working out 5x a week 30 minutes each doing mu normal routine minus ab work and LISTENING to my body if it says I can't do something I listen there have been times when mybrojnd ligaments have acted up and caused issues so modify and move on. But I feel stronger with more energy and better mobility hoping for a better labour as well
I walk every other day. I'm trying to loose some lbs. They say its easiest to loose weight while pregnant. I'm not.sure I havent gotten on the scale since I've started
@@s.cartier6723 DO NOT TRY AND LOSE WEIGHT WHEN PREGNANT 😅 soz I had to make that clear u need to be eating enough to maintain ur weight and ur baby its not the time to be losing weight plz don't do that if anything add 200 calories to ur maintenance calories 😅😅 soz
@@alison2984 I was diagnosed with hypertension and I'm 100 lbs over weight. My doctor recommended me to maintain my weight I'm at right now which is 222. So far I'm 17 weeks pregnant and I havent gained any weight. Not pound. I've been the same weight for over a year.
Not pregnant but I love the information you're putting out there! I know it will help a lot of women! And those nasty people saying you're damaging yourself should be ashamed of themselves.
I guess my main question would be when doing other exercises, do you still hold in your abs to support your low back? Or should you not do that while pregnant?
Love your energy and thank you for your positivity. Am on my second pregnancy and people in the gym just look at me like what are you doing here, but as a certified Personal trainer I know what am doing and I was sick approval from my doctor. Working out helped me so much in my first pregnancy and am hoping everything goes smoothly this time as well😍😍
I’m wanting to start working out again after not working out for nearly 4 months. I am over 3 months pregnant and I want to make sure to work on my fitness in a way that isn’t going to harm the baby in any way. Ok I will do the same sorts of things I used to do but lighter (was lifting heavy and doing stair master and elliptical. I probably won’t do stair master as it’s high intensity). Goals : Firm up in the glutes /outer and inner thigh area as well as arms, look and few healthy, not gain excessive weight over pregnancy (stay within the recommended gain) I guess I’ll be doing plenty of gluten bridges/lunges and arm workouts with the medium resistance band. 20-30 min a day is good I guess. I wish I could swim right now but really can’t since I don’t have a pool and everything is closed -.-
Carly Rowena.......really need advice... I'm not pregnant but I've been on a health routine for two years... I was 31st and I'm now 16st 8.... I seem to of plateaud... I do a keep fit class once a week and have an exercise bike at home... How do I build up my exercise routine... I do have anxiety and only go out with my friends for a walk now and again xxxx
I have struggled with lack of energy in this pregnancy. I used to be a runner and really miss exercise but worry I have had too much of a break to get going again (I am 25 weeks). I am hoping the workouts you share will be things I can try. I have 2 children and a dog already so I suppose I am being active but want to get my body moving a bit more!
I just found out that im pregnant, I haven't been working out but I want to be healthy during this pregnancy as with my last two I gained 70 pounds, am I able to begin some workouts even though I haven't done it before ? If so, What would you recommend as starter excersises ?
I couldn't do Any sports during first trimester. I was So tired, powerless, dizzy, and sick. I tried to workout few times, but after two repetitions I started feeling weak, sick and dizzy. 🤢🥴 Now at second trimester I'm feeling lot better. Have to do things slow and take breaks, but at least I'm not sick and tired all the time.
I'm so glad there's someone teaching people that it is OK to exercise while pregnant. when I was having my babies years ago I wanted to take care of my body as well as my children but people kept telling me that walking is the only safe exercise while pregnant. Thanks to all that I gained more weight than I needed to while pregnant and plenty was left over after the pregnancies were done. Ever since then I've struggled with my weight.
Thank you! I'm finally feeling better at 20 weeks & need to slowly get back to exercising. This quarantine, winter & pregnancy really got me feeling sick & tired of not doing anything. Teaching online at home also made me a lot more sedentary than usual. I can walk outside now that it's warmer with my dog❤
i really needed this! i haven’t been working out because the first trimester vomiting made me so lazy 😭 i also felt so weak and i passed out one time because i was so dizzy! but i feel better now transitioning to my second trimester:)
Just take a easy... go for a walk, join to yoga classes and ask your fitness instructor for modified poses. Exercises is always good and can help to have a better pregnancy. But like she said in a way, don't go crazy !! Just be healthy and by being healthy she means to exercise in moderation and taking care of yourself. Listen to you body. ❤
What would you recommend for someone who doesn't work out at all? I'm 6 weeks pregnant and a little overweight and I would love to make sure that my body is as healthy as possible during this pregnancy and that means working out, but I'm not really sure where to start and I definitely don't want to do anything that would be harmful to baby. Really the only exercise that I have done has been Hot Yoga which is counter indicated for pregnancy. I've been thinking about joining a yoga class but would also like to incorporate some form of cardio
This is much later, but I have a sedentary lifestyle due to work and I’m overweight. I used to do a lot of cardio kickboxing and cycling before I was married 5 years ago. I might find out I’m pregnant this week, so I’m just confused about how to start. On the positive side, My body builds muscle fast just need to learn what to do and discipline.
I haven’t been exercising for a while now, let’s say, 8 months? I am in 7th week and really really want to start some exercise to stay fit and not to gain way too weight. I also just started to work from home so that’s not helping much. Is there any types of exercise recommended for me? I was thinking about yoga but I find it super boring so not sure about that.
Incorporating some moderate aerobic activity, such as walking or swimming, and some flexibility and strengthening work, like yoga, is all any pregnant woman needs. I suggest to buy this ebook , which has the best solution and delivers awesome source of info that a pregnant woman needs(based on fitness before and after pregnancy). This is the link- payhip.com/b/v2lZ
I just realized I’m 6-7 weeks , I’m not super fit but I’m very active on my fitness journey, I got to your channel to find out if I can do squats so far I was lifting 130 lbs.
i dont work out al all im 13 weeks and even with just walking an hour outside after 50 minuts i feel pressure against my stomich from inside to outside and nausea so im not sure what i can really do, plus im out of breath and after vaccuuming the living room or and bedroom i get dizzy and feel nausea to so i dont know who has this feeling aswell
I’m not pregnant and never have been. But have found this really useful! I’d love to be a Mum one day, so never too early to learn for the potential future! Wish you and the baby all the best Carly x
Great video! With my first baby I had IVF and use to spin a few times a week but was advised to stop whilst having the treatment as it could cause damage to my expanding ovaries, and I ended up not doing any further exercise whilst pregnant. Second time round, due 13th December, and luckily a natural conception and I’m determined to carry on spinning a couple of times a week plus lots of dog and toddler walks to keep my fitness up! Would be interested in seeing videos on strength exercises to help prepare our bodies for labour and recovery afterwards 🧡
It's so hard to know what intensity to workout at. I haven't even worked out because I'm scared I'll push to hard. I'm used to working out extreme lol. Help. I want to badly workout but have only done light yoga.
Literally in the same boat. I’m 5 weeks along but want to train but I was running a lot. Had a lot of fertility issues and don’t want to stuff it up too...
I’m not planning on pregnancy anytime soon (maybe in a few more years) But I’m finding these videos helpful as I know one day I’ll be having to stay fit and active while pregnant
I’ve been going to the gym for about two months and I’ve always wanted to be a size medium or medium small.....but we’ve been really wanting a child lately and this REALLY has encouraged me that I don’t have to stop working out just adapt (:
I wish I had worked out durning my pregnancy 😞. I have so many regrets! I'll definitely be working out with my next and usuing your videos to guide me. ❤️
This video really helps! I’m 20 weeks pregnant (first pregnancy) and wish I could’ve seen this video sooner. I’ve always been active and hearing others’ advice telling me not to exercise “or else you’ll get a miscarriage” had me out of the gym for a couple months. Looking to get back to the gym and start feeling better for my son!
I have currently reduced some of my workouts because I am trying to get pregnant. Is that a smart decision or should I stay at my normal physical level until I actually am?
I’m not sure if you saw my reply to your reply on my comment about exercise while pregnant on a previous video (wow! What an opening sentence!) Basically I don’t think I explained myself very well, what I was saying was I worry when I see random people doing loads of exercise when pregnant because I don’t know if they are being safe or not but I 100% believe you know what you are doing and how to be safe so watching you exercise while pregnant doesn’t worry me. I meant it as support that you should ignore people telling you to stop but I think it came across as me being one of those people. Anyway, keep being awesome, I’m loving watching your pregnancy content x
I’m not pregnant but I was watching another workout video & I was like if a pregnant person can do it safely, i should be able to do whatever they’re doing😂
I had an oopsie and got pregnant before my wedding and I’ll be 21 weeks at my wedding so thank you for making this video! I’d love to look like you at my wedding and I’m going to try my best to!🥰
Thank you so much for information video I'm definitely a new mom again but bfr I didn't CrossFit or lift or did any training but your video definitely helped I also have abs and suffer from ptsd anxiety so for me working out is my stress relief so now I'm definitely have all kinds of questions if I should keep doing it and how much i can train and how but please keep these videos for moms like me that want to just continue been healthy and strong for our babies thank you and God bless😇🤗💜🤘🏻
I made a huge mistake a d stopped working out completely when I found I was pregnant, I felt too sick. But i wanna start again, but I'm super weak and loss my muscle, what do I do? :(
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! So sorry you are hearing negativity ... never let it into your heart, as I really believe you do what's best for your body, and that's inspiring. My only tiny critical comment is that although this video was interesting, it didn't include those of us who are not pregnant. :( Perhaps you can show us how your pregnancy moves could work for those of us who are beginners/intermediate exercisers? I'm assuming some of the moves may be good for all of us women, pregnant or not. Don't mean to be negative at all, just a suggestion. (You're still one of my favorites.... pregnant or not!)
Hi Kristin, im so sorry i realise that this was my first pregnancy based video but don't worry ill happily do one of these for people who aren't. All of the moves will be perfect for anyone who is not pregnant x
I didn’t exercise because I didn’t know that I could. I’m pregnant and haven’t exercised for months but before pregnancy I was active and doing a LOT. is it okay to do what I was doing before or get close to that again or is that not a good idea bc I stopped for a few months?
Hi I am regular gym goer and lift weights n train all muscles, I found that I am 4 weeks pregnant, what exercise should I avoidnow ? can I lift heavy ? or train abs ?
Hello can you please tell me if I can start doing exercise on cross trainer just for 20 or 30 minutesa day to keep fit. I have recently find out that I am pregnant and thinking to get one. I use to do pelvic floor exercises before pregnancy. I am still in my 1st trimester. Thanks in advance.
So Ive been working out for only 3 months. Cardio and strenght training..... Im almost 5 weeks but get really fatiged and tired :( could this change later on? I really want to continue to work out 😪
so I have boxing and competing for sometime. I am about two months Iam wondering if bag drills and pad drills is ok? NO contact sparring or anything of that sort. Thanks
I started working out at 10 weeks pregnant. Half an hour walk and weight training 5-6 times a week.
I’m almost at 25 weeks now and feel fantastic.
With my first pregnancy I stoped all activity, ate for 2 and it did me no good. I gained heaps of weight and had so many body aches.
This time iv’e had morning sickness the whole way through, have had food aversion but working out is something I have stuck to and am so happy I have.
I’m 8 weeks pregnant and want to start working out.. what sort of weight training ?
As an OB/GYN I am so pleased to see, that you are staying active during your pregnancy and spreding the Information! It's so healthy when done safely as you said, for mom AND bump! Great Video, I hope you have an amazing journey with your little one :) Love from Germany 🍀
So happy that you agree with me! xx
I had to cut out exercise in the 1st trimester because I was so sick but getting back into it now in my 2nd trimester and it feels really great! It's really helping me manage my pregnancy aches and pains
I’d love to see some pregnancy workouts, I’m around 5 weeks pregnant and would really appreciate videos for each trimester 💕
Deal, it's coming and congratulations! How are you feeling? x
Jenna Brennan 5weeks 🤰🏾 as well and I love the idea!!
Congrats Ladies. I am 5 weeks too :) Was worried I would have to stop my workouts. My body is so used to train. Thanks for this video.
@@CarlyRowena I can't find your workout videos for trimesters ... please share link .. thanku
I didn’t work out for two months due to morning sickness, can I now go back to what I did before pregnancy ?(cardio and weights)
Thank you!! I did not workout at all during my first trimester due to feeling exhausted and sick all the time. Now, in my second trimester, I am ready to get back into my happy place- the gym! Praying that staying strong will help with labor and also bouncing back afterward!
I used to cycling 30mnt everyday before pregnant. In my first trimester i still hit my RPM and everyone be like “don’t do exercise” etc and i stop exercise and my body feel sick really like tired everytime i woke up, my feet hurt even tho i sleep all the time. And i try to hit my RPM again in my 24th weeks, and ALL THE PAIN IN MY BODY WAS GONE ! Thank god exercise and being active remove all the pregnancy problem (i think), and now i’m 30weeks swim 1hr 2 times a week and still cycling 30mnt/day. No swolen body, no nausea. Just drink water and eat healthy
I like the general rule of thumb of not starting anything new, but I was a cyclist before and my doctor told me explicitly to stop cycling during pregnancy. So, it forced me to find a replacement and start something new. I'm trying prenatal yoga workouts (with the guidance of my doctor). Especially since being active should be encouraged, if you weren't exercising before or your exercise isn't safe anymore, I think that you can start something new as long as you consult your physician.
Thank you, Carly, for once again fighting these stereotypes with excellent education and breaking it down to help us all understand. I am sorry people are being unkind, but I for one really appreciate all the Girl power in what you’re doing!!!
thank you so much xx
My first trimester was hell was so sick till 16 weeks,,,,
I’m now just getting back into it I’m feeling better 19 weeks and loving the gym....
That happens a lot in the first trimester women either get really sick or they get so tired they can't workout. I totally understand if women take a break during that time. I've just worked out with a lot of pregnant women and they always said that working out has made the delivery easier especially for ones that are on their 2nd or 3rd child.
Sorry you were so sick but proud of you for retuning when you felt better xx
Oh yes first trimester is horrible, tired and nausea us! Can't wait for second trimester and start a better workout
Same with all my pregnancies (currently on #4!)!! I am a highly active persom but the first trimester has been the hardest one for me each time. Three months of utter misery and frustration. Just got into the second trimester and I literally feel like a different person... or maybe I shoild say I feel like my usual self, the first trimester is when I feel like a different person😫.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It drives me nuts when people think pregnant women need to rest all the time and not move a muscle. My mom scolded me about exercising and said I shouldn't take out the trash, reach for things, walk across the parking lot, carry shopping bags...
4:38 to 4:44 is such a pregnancy mood !!
From my experience I can honestly say you are 100% right about everything in this video. I love how you explain everything and I love your positive approach. I'm 3 and a half months post partum and I definitely agree that there is a fourth trimester. For me it was the hardest by far. Sleep deprived, in pain because of the breastfeeding struggle I definitely had to exercise on a beginner level and my goal is to just keep my sanity. Sorry if I sound scary, my point is that we should always be kind to ourselves and not worry about how we look because there is so much more you can gain from exercising, besides looks.
Thank you so much for stopping to take the time to write this, i have no idea how it's going to go when little one is here but i promise i will be honest online xx
I walk, lift low weights, yoga/Pilates and exercise bike. I also sometimes mix in ballet stretching and core strength training.
I love his video . I was super active before and I’m active still being 22 weeks, I do it for my baby for my body and for a healthy labour . I think it’s so important to still be active . Of course I know what is too much compared to what I use to do but there’s still so much I can do . It’s funny when people criticize active pregnant women
I still kept doing crossfit until the end of my 2nd trimester. Now we are no longer able to afford the gym so I do home workouts instead. I still do cycle and sometimes long walks
Yay! I've been accidentally following all of your advice 😄The first trimester has been the hardest so far for me (I'm currently 32 weeks). I felt so breathless and tired and sick. So far, the 3rd trimester has been the best - so much more energy and motivation now!
So glad to hear this. I'm in my first and I have the drive to do so much more because I want to prepare but my beathing, bloating and head rushes arent having it lol.
As someone who’s in their first pregnancy (8 weeks in) thank you for this video because I’ve been kind of nervous to keep up with my workouts but I’m gonna start it back up now!!!
Not even pregnant but still loved this video! Always so informative ❤❤❤
So happy you enjoyed it! xxx
I try to stay active 😭👏 I'm 28 weeks pregnant and I HATE MY PREGNANCY BODY I know I should be grateful and I am because so many females struggle to get pregnant or can't at all before pregnancy I lost 98 pounds in a year and was kinda getting somewhere healthy with my mindset on my body and now being pregnant I gained so much weight that I cry all the time and am miserable I work out as often as I can and I clean my house and that's a WORK OUT I just want my baby out and in my arms, so I can have my body back I am excited to be a mommy and to have a daughter!
Don’t feeel bad at all!! Some women Dream of being a mommy and some don’t!! I know I don’t . It’s okay to miss your great body and want it back and you are not being selfish by saying that at all. Honestly I would be in ur same shoes . Just wanted to let you know to not feel guilty for ur feelings!
Holy Moly I hate that people are grilling you about working out while pregnant! Way to put someone down. Sending all the love. I remember back when Instagram fitness was becoming a thing and Snooki from Geordie Shore used to do battle rope burpees while super pregnant and thinking how awesome is she! You are awesome!
Oh i love that - YES for Snooki! x
Girl you speak so eloquently and beautiful. I could just listen to your voice forever haha 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😍😍😍
Oh babe we so need to hang out! xxx
Dont start something new, but what if I wasn’t exercising at all before? I need to start so I won’t get destroyed by the pregnancy and birth
Love this. Exercising during pregnancy makes it easier for birth and you bounce back faster after you have your bubba. Totally worked for me. Some cant believe how i do it. I only have two kids and they were easy. I went home an hour or 2 after i gave birth. I was so proud of myself and hyping myself up ❤
They let you go home that early??.
Yes! This pregnancy I have been working out 5x a week 30 minutes each doing mu normal routine minus ab work and LISTENING to my body if it says I can't do something I listen there have been times when mybrojnd ligaments have acted up and caused issues so modify and move on. But I feel stronger with more energy and better mobility hoping for a better labour as well
amazing! congratulations!
I walk every other day. I'm trying to loose some lbs. They say its easiest to loose weight while pregnant. I'm not.sure I havent gotten on the scale since I've started
@@s.cartier6723 DO NOT TRY AND LOSE WEIGHT WHEN PREGNANT 😅 soz I had to make that clear u need to be eating enough to maintain ur weight and ur baby its not the time to be losing weight plz don't do that if anything add 200 calories to ur maintenance calories 😅😅 soz
@@alison2984 I was diagnosed with hypertension and I'm 100 lbs over weight. My doctor recommended me to maintain my weight I'm at right now which is 222. So far I'm 17 weeks pregnant and I havent gained any weight. Not pound. I've been the same weight for over a year.
Not pregnant but I love the information you're putting out there! I know it will help a lot of women! And those nasty people saying you're damaging yourself should be ashamed of themselves.
So happy you enjoy it! Ill be shooting some non-pregnancy workouts too xx
I guess my main question would be when doing other exercises, do you still hold in your abs to support your low back? Or should you not do that while pregnant?
Love your energy and thank you for your positivity. Am on my second pregnancy and people in the gym just look at me like what are you doing here, but as a certified Personal trainer I know what am doing and I was sick approval from my doctor. Working out helped me so much in my first pregnancy and am hoping everything goes smoothly this time as well😍😍
Exactly, you do you! xx
I’m wanting to start working out again after not working out for nearly 4 months. I am over 3 months pregnant and I want to make sure to work on my fitness in a way that isn’t going to harm the baby in any way. Ok I will do the same sorts of things I used to do but lighter (was lifting heavy and doing stair master and elliptical. I probably won’t do stair master as it’s high intensity).
Goals : Firm up in the glutes /outer and inner thigh area as well as arms, look and few healthy, not gain excessive weight over pregnancy (stay within the recommended gain)
I guess I’ll be doing plenty of gluten bridges/lunges and arm workouts with the medium resistance band. 20-30 min a day is good I guess. I wish I could swim right now but really can’t since I don’t have a pool and everything is closed -.-
Happy Sunday gorgeous people! Do you have a fitness / exercise / pregnancy question? Pop it below and ill answer! xx
Carly Rowena.......really need advice... I'm not pregnant but I've been on a health routine for two years... I was 31st and I'm now 16st 8.... I seem to of plateaud... I do a keep fit class once a week and have an exercise bike at home... How do I build up my exercise routine... I do have anxiety and only go out with my friends for a walk now and again xxxx
What app were you talking about for Pelvic Exercices?
Carly Rowena is it okay to have my bcass and protein powder while pregnant?
I have struggled with lack of energy in this pregnancy. I used to be a runner and really miss exercise but worry I have had too much of a break to get going again (I am 25 weeks). I am hoping the workouts you share will be things I can try. I have 2 children and a dog already so I suppose I am being active but want to get my body moving a bit more!
I just found out that im pregnant, I haven't been working out but I want to be healthy during this pregnancy as with my last two I gained 70 pounds, am I able to begin some workouts even though I haven't done it before ? If so, What would you recommend as starter excersises ?
Girl those abs!! 😍Even when pregnant they look amazing ❤
Oh babe thank you xx
I couldn't do Any sports during first trimester. I was So tired, powerless, dizzy, and sick. I tried to workout few times, but after two repetitions I started feeling weak, sick and dizzy. 🤢🥴
Now at second trimester I'm feeling lot better. Have to do things slow and take breaks, but at least I'm not sick and tired all the time.
You're doing the right thing in listening to your body - everyone is different xx
I'm so glad there's someone teaching people that it is OK to exercise while pregnant. when I was having my babies years ago I wanted to take care of my body as well as my children but people kept telling me that walking is the only safe exercise while pregnant. Thanks to all that I gained more weight than I needed to while pregnant and plenty was left over after the pregnancies were done. Ever since then I've struggled with my weight.
Oh im so happy you feel that way, ill do all i can to help you with your weight now xxx
oh your videos have been a great source of information, inspiration and motivation ever since I found your channel a year ago. :)
Thank you! I'm finally feeling better at 20 weeks & need to slowly get back to exercising. This quarantine, winter & pregnancy really got me feeling sick & tired of not doing anything. Teaching online at home also made me a lot more sedentary than usual. I can walk outside now that it's warmer with my dog❤
congratulations!!
Thankyou for your expertise and humbled coaching
i really needed this! i haven’t been working out because the first trimester vomiting made me so lazy 😭 i also felt so weak and i passed out one time because i was so dizzy! but i feel better now transitioning to my second trimester:)
What if you were not exercising and were unfit before?? Thanks!
she said don't try smth new
Just take a easy... go for a walk, join to yoga classes and ask your fitness instructor for modified poses. Exercises is always good and can help to have a better pregnancy. But like she said in a way, don't go crazy !! Just be healthy and by being healthy she means to exercise in moderation and taking care of yourself. Listen to you body. ❤
Love this video. Currently 30 weeks pregnant with GD and this helped alot! Thank you 😊💕
Congratulations, how exiting! xx
What are your thoughts on cramps when working out? 5weeks, previously working out prior to pregnancy.
What would you recommend for someone who doesn't work out at all? I'm 6 weeks pregnant and a little overweight and I would love to make sure that my body is as healthy as possible during this pregnancy and that means working out, but I'm not really sure where to start and I definitely don't want to do anything that would be harmful to baby. Really the only exercise that I have done has been Hot Yoga which is counter indicated for pregnancy. I've been thinking about joining a yoga class but would also like to incorporate some form of cardio
This is much later, but I have a sedentary lifestyle due to work and I’m overweight. I used to do a lot of cardio kickboxing and cycling before I was married 5 years ago. I might find out I’m pregnant this week, so I’m just confused about how to start. On the positive side, My body builds muscle fast just need to learn what to do and discipline.
LOL I'm not even pregnant and I still watch this :D
Well the rules can work for all levels of fitness really xxx
I haven’t been exercising for a while now, let’s say, 8 months? I am in 7th week and really really want to start some exercise to stay fit and not to gain way too weight. I also just started to work from home so that’s not helping much. Is there any types of exercise recommended for me? I was thinking about yoga but I find it super boring so not sure about that.
Incorporating some moderate aerobic activity, such as walking or swimming, and some flexibility and strengthening work, like yoga, is all any pregnant woman needs. I suggest to buy this ebook , which has the best solution and delivers awesome source of info that a pregnant woman needs(based on fitness before and after pregnancy). This is the link-
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Week 6 here, I do 3km walk daily...almost daily...good luck with your journey
I just realized I’m 6-7 weeks , I’m not super fit but I’m very active on my fitness journey, I got to your channel to find out if I can do squats so far I was lifting 130 lbs.
i dont work out al all im 13 weeks and even with just walking an hour outside after 50 minuts i feel pressure against my stomich from inside to outside and nausea so im not sure what i can really do, plus im out of breath and after vaccuuming the living room or and bedroom i get dizzy and feel nausea to so i dont know who has this feeling aswell
Looked good at 21 weeks girl!! 😍
I’m not pregnant and never have been. But have found this really useful! I’d love to be a Mum one day, so never too early to learn for the potential future! Wish you and the baby all the best Carly x
So happy you're still enjoying my content xx
Great video! With my first baby I had IVF and use to spin a few times a week but was advised to stop whilst having the treatment as it could cause damage to my expanding ovaries, and I ended up not doing any further exercise whilst pregnant. Second time round, due 13th December, and luckily a natural conception and I’m determined to carry on spinning a couple of times a week plus lots of dog and toddler walks to keep my fitness up!
Would be interested in seeing videos on strength exercises to help prepare our bodies for labour and recovery afterwards
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Oh i love that, thank you for your honesty and yes of course! x
I use to body build, but stopped, came back into it.
It's so hard to know what intensity to workout at. I haven't even worked out because I'm scared I'll push to hard. I'm used to working out extreme lol. Help. I want to badly workout but have only done light yoga.
Week 5, just finished those yoga. I am sooo bored...good luck with your journey!
Literally in the same boat. I’m 5 weeks along but want to train but I was running a lot. Had a lot of fertility issues and don’t want to stuff it up too...
This is really helpful! Thank you so much ❤️!
Right now, I am in the first trimester and I feel very bloated everyday. But, exercise seems to help the bloating go away.
I remember that feeling, dont worry it'l soon turn into a bump! xx
I’m not planning on pregnancy anytime soon (maybe in a few more years)
But I’m finding these videos helpful as I know one day I’ll be having to stay fit and active while pregnant
Thank you lovely, I try to make my videos as accessible as possible for everyone, so this makes me really happy 🧡
Definitely helpful information, thank you
I’ve been going to the gym for about two months and I’ve always wanted to be a size medium or medium small.....but we’ve been really wanting a child lately and this REALLY has encouraged me that I don’t have to stop working out just adapt (:
You look so great!! I think my fav part of this video is the positivity! Well done Carly!
Day made, thank you xxx
I wish I had worked out durning my pregnancy 😞. I have so many regrets! I'll definitely be working out with my next and usuing your videos to guide me. ❤️
Oh please never regret, you did the best you could at the time xx
Can you share what the Kegel app is called? I have an Android phone and can't open the link. Many thanks!
I really enjoy my ab workouts and I’m only on my 3rd week of pregnancy.
When should I stop ab workouts all together?
This video really helps! I’m 20 weeks pregnant (first pregnancy) and wish I could’ve seen this video sooner. I’ve always been active and hearing others’ advice telling me not to exercise “or else you’ll get a miscarriage” had me out of the gym for a couple months. Looking to get back to the gym and start feeling better for my son!
Thank you for this video! I desire to be pregnant and am doing research! Super helpful.
Thank you. Your so helpful 🙏❤️❤️💯💕
I have currently reduced some of my workouts because I am trying to get pregnant. Is that a smart decision or should I stay at my normal physical level until I actually am?
I would recommend reducing HIIT based (high stress) workouts if possible xx
Do aerobics exercise and yoga. Avoid lifting heavy weights. And also workout intensely before ovulation and moderately after ovulation. Good luck
Fantastic. I enjoy this one very much. Thanks for sharing this is inspiring story. This makes my day more productive.
Your arms are absolute goals!! Great tips thank you for sharing!
I’m not sure if you saw my reply to your reply on my comment about exercise while pregnant on a previous video (wow! What an opening sentence!) Basically I don’t think I explained myself very well, what I was saying was I worry when I see random people doing loads of exercise when pregnant because I don’t know if they are being safe or not but I 100% believe you know what you are doing and how to be safe so watching you exercise while pregnant doesn’t worry me. I meant it as support that you should ignore people telling you to stop but I think it came across as me being one of those people. Anyway, keep being awesome, I’m loving watching your pregnancy content x
Hi Laura, of course ill see your message, i always check them :-) It didn't come across that way I promise xxx
I started Hiit two weeks ago and I am TTC. The goal is to have a fit pregnancy. Thanks for the info!
This is perfect..subscribed 👌🏾🤗☺️
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I’m not pregnant but I was watching another workout video & I was like if a pregnant person can do it safely, i should be able to do whatever they’re doing😂
Thank you so much for sharing this Carly, I was quite active so those slow yoga did not really help. This is wonderful!
Lovely vid and thanks! Do you have a kegel app rec for android? It would be so so helpful!
What about if you never really worked out previously? Is it dangerous if you try to start?
Loved this video. Thanks a lot ♥️
You are so welcome x
Nausea slowed me down
What if you didn’t work out at all before being pregnant?
That’s my problem! I’m just going to start slow and go steady...
So much great advice, thank you for sharing in such a clear and inclusive way!
I would sometimes do spinning, can i do booty work outs I’m 3 months pregnant
What if I never worked out but I’m trying to become more active due to constant body aches. Where would you suggest I start?
I love this video, thanks for inspiring me...
Actually I not speak English daily but you explain this really good, easy to understanding..
I had an oopsie and got pregnant before my wedding and I’ll be 21 weeks at my wedding so thank you for making this video! I’d love to look like you at my wedding and I’m going to try my best to!🥰
You're going to look incredible xx
Love this video! Thanks for the great advice! ❤👍
Thank you so much for information video I'm definitely a new mom again but bfr I didn't CrossFit or lift or did any training but your video definitely helped I also have abs and suffer from ptsd anxiety so for me working out is my stress relief so now I'm definitely have all kinds of questions if I should keep doing it and how much i can train and how but please keep these videos for moms like me that want to just continue been healthy and strong for our babies thank you and God bless😇🤗💜🤘🏻
I made a huge mistake a d stopped working out completely when I found I was pregnant, I felt too sick. But i wanna start again, but I'm super weak and loss my muscle, what do I do? :(
You can do it, just make small changes and start again x
Is the kegel app available on android? Is there a link you can provide for android phones?
Thank you for educating and bringing awareness. This video has been very helpful to me.
This is so helpful! Saving for my next pregnancy 🙏🏻
What is the name of the app? Can`t find it
itunes.apple.com/gb/app/kegel-camp/id425190605?mt=8
Carly Rowena thank you!
Hi Carly, thanks for the video. Can you post some exercise videos if you could? Thanks
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! So sorry you are hearing negativity ... never let it into your heart, as I really believe you do what's best for your body, and that's inspiring. My only tiny critical comment is that although this video was interesting, it didn't include those of us who are not pregnant. :( Perhaps you can show us how your pregnancy moves could work for those of us who are beginners/intermediate exercisers? I'm assuming some of the moves may be good for all of us women, pregnant or not. Don't mean to be negative at all, just a suggestion. (You're still one of my favorites.... pregnant or not!)
Hi Kristin, im so sorry i realise that this was my first pregnancy based video but don't worry ill happily do one of these for people who aren't. All of the moves will be perfect for anyone who is not pregnant x
No need to apologize Carly! Love to learn and try out new moves so I can't wait! Take care of yourself and "the bump"!
I didn’t exercise because I didn’t know that I could. I’m pregnant and haven’t exercised for months but before pregnancy I was active and doing a LOT. is it okay to do what I was doing before or get close to that again or is that not a good idea bc I stopped for a few months?
Great info, thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
Could you please put the link to the app you mentioned on pelvic flooring in your description? Thanks!!!
Yes! It's called Kegal app, sex with emily xxx
Looking for the pelvic floor exercises. I think you mentioned an app you use?
Yes I do! Its called Elvie xx
This was helpful. Thank you.
Loved this video! Exactly what I needed to hear , can’t wait for the next two , could we have the name of the App for the pelvic exercise please xxx
Yes - my apologies, it's itunes.apple.com/gb/app/kegel-camp/id425190605?mt=8
Hi I am regular gym goer and lift weights n train all muscles, I found that I am 4 weeks pregnant, what exercise should I avoidnow ? can I lift heavy ? or train abs ?
Hello can you please tell me if I can start doing exercise on cross trainer just for 20 or 30 minutesa day to keep fit. I have recently find out that I am pregnant and thinking to get one. I use to do pelvic floor exercises before pregnancy. I am still in my 1st trimester. Thanks in advance.
If you started a month before you got pregnant, is that OK or does the exercise routine need to be long established to be safe?
So Ive been working out for only 3 months. Cardio and strenght training..... Im almost 5 weeks but get really fatiged and tired :( could this change later on? I really want to continue to work out 😪
so I have boxing and competing for sometime. I am about two months Iam wondering if bag drills and pad drills is ok? NO contact sparring or anything of that sort. Thanks