Focus :  

Today’s class is a weight lifting class focused on upper and lower body strength. If you have never weight lifted before you can totally do this workout, you simply need to start with light weights. If you are already accustomed to weight lifting you will use what is best suited to you, listening to your body. Because we will be standing in this workout and will not be working any abdominal muscles, this workout is well suited to all stages of pregnancy, 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester. The focus is on keeping you strong to carry baby both in and out.

• ❇️ Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. 

• ➡️ IF you are a mom and you have any particular restrictions or concerns in regards to certain exercises please reach out to us directly via contact@goneadventuring.com or drop a comment below and we will do our best to help you so you can move confidently and feel strong!

• ✳️ Before beginning, remember these things:

• Start small and slow. Breath deeply and intentionally through each movement.
• Be aware of unstable joints as the prenatal hormone Relaxin is in your system.
• Drink a lot of water!
• Make sure to be getting good rest.
• STOP if you feel ANY pain and, when in doubt, call your OB/GYN.

Equipment Needed :  

Your mat, a set of weights (choose according to your own personal practice: light if you are just beginning, otherwise medium if you already lift regularly).

Class Level :  

All trimesters. 

Goals :  

Strengthen glutes, legs, arms, back, shoulders and posture to carry baby now and once baby arrives. Purposely leave out what needs to stretch and grow, allowing tissue to elasticize and stretch while working what will support those systems that are stretching and growing. Safe movement for prenatal and postpartum. Keep moving while growing. Prepare for birth and after by maintaining good alignment and a strong body. Low-impact. Increase blood flow, oxygen and circulation.

Check out our other Prenatal and Postpartum classes : 

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