FIT MOMMIES (SEEN ON THE REFRESH - KUTV)

Even though you're exhausted, maybe a little sick & feeling bigger than ever... Pregnancy is not a time to stop working out (unless you've been told my your doctor).

I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my second baby and, for me, working out has been the key to feeling well and bouncing back after having the baby. Many days I wake up feeling tired and I don't feel like working out, but I get those stretchy pants on and get moving anyway. I ALWAYS feel better after some activity.

For most women who have a healthy pregnancy, exercise is recommended. The intensity all depends on your own level of fitness and what you were doing before getting pregnant. As a general rule, as long as you don't feel faint, light-headed, over heated or extremely out of breath.. you should be ok. Also, don't lift more than 30-50LBS of weight.

I just finished a new workout series with iFit Daily called "FIT MOMMIES". The program features 12 different workouts that range from cardio, weights & yoga/pilates to give you a daily mixture of exercises. The series will be up on iFit Daily's Website at the end of the month .... For exact dates and other updates and more info keep checking back here! I also always post workouts and meal ideas for not only mommies, but everyone who wants to be fit! ;-)

*Also check out my workout series "FIT IN 15" for a more intense workout for ANYONE who isn't pregnant or or for fit women in their 1st or 2nd trimester. These are also found at iFit Daily

FIT MOMMIES WORKOUT (SEE ON KUTV'S REFRESH @ 3PM)

*Abbreviated version was shown on the Refresh

WARM UP:
Jog in place or march
Front kicks

LIGHT STRETCHES:
Seated straddle toe touches
Cross body arm stretches
Cat cow back & hip stretch


EXERCISES:
Deep squat with toes out (inner thighs)
Donkey kicks on all fours (glutes)
Kneeling squat raises (glutes, hamstrings, quads)
Side bend outer thigh lifts (outer thighs)
Shoulder blade squeezes (shoulders & back)