❤ Workout Wednesday ❤
Trimester Two Pregnancy Workout
Stay hydrated and eat before you workout
No lying on back as you get bigger
Take rest periods when needed
Monitor you heart rate
Lift less than 30-40 pounds
Don’t start anything new
Always consult your doctor before starting this workout
| Circuit 1 | Circuit 2 | Circuit 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Arm Lat Pulldown | EZ Bar Biceps Curl | Seated Calf Raises |
| Cable Row | EZ Bar Triceps Extension | Standing Calf Raises |
| Lateral Side Steps | Leg Raise |
I would love to receive the exercise alternatives to the straight arm lat pull and the cable row if possible as I do not have equipment available
I love how short and effective these exercises are.
Thank you
Mary Ellen
Hi Mary Ellen,
If you have a resistance band you can set it up so you mimic the same angle as the straight arm lat pullover. For the cable row you can do bent over dumbbell rows. 🙂
All the best!
Anna, CPT, FF Specialist
I have been watching your pregnancy videos and wish I could go back 30 years :). I am 52 years old and have your Curvalicious series and admit to not being strong enough to do some of the exercises. I go to the gym 3 times a week and do a combination of Crossfit and Kettlebell training. I am improving in my strength and endurance, but still have a difficult time with things like planks, pull ups, etc. At what point in a woman’s life does our strength start to deteriorate? I’m not really sure how to gauge my progress since I work out with people who are generally 20 to 30 years younger than I am.
Also, cellulite has been a problem for me my whole life and I just hate it. It is very discouraging to me to look in the mirror knowing that I am trying to eat right and exercise to get rid of it or at least make it less noticeable. Are there specific exercises that help with cellulite in the butt and thigh area?
Thank you,
Holly
Hi Holly,
you are making progress and improving in strength and endurance so that is fantastic! You are making progress, great job! No matter your age as long as you continue to exercise and challenge yourself you will continue to get stronger and more fit. 🙂
Check out this blog post Flavia wrote about cellulite: https://flaviliciousfitness.com/2012/11/20/fitness-tip-tuesday-getting-rid-of-cellulite/
All the best!
Anna, CPT, FF Specialist
Hi there 🙂 I recently tore my ACL and was blessed when I found your videos. My only equipment is a exercise ball, 6 & 8 lb dumbbells and some exercise bands. Could your team send me the alternative exercises you spoke of?
Thanks a million!!
Ali
Ooo! Super excited about the impending release of the All Belly Pregnancy program with nutrition info! Yay! 🙂
Flavia I have lost my enthusiasm for the gym. Have been doing reformer pilates and bikram yoga but is there a work out that I could do if I have weights etc at home without having to go to the gym?
Thanks!
Sharon
Hi Sharon,
Both Flavia’s Full Body Licious and Curvalicious programs have complete at home versions with them. All you will need is dumbbells, resistance band, and a stability ball. Here is a blog post Flavia wrote explaining the difference between the two programs – https://flaviliciousfitness.com/2012/05/21/curvalicious-workout-for-women/
All the best!
Anna, CPT, FF Specialist
There are lots of home workouts here on the blog. Go to Workout Videos and scroll through 🙂
Im pregnant and i recently decided to workout. Will i still benefit from working out if im 20 weeks pregnant and i just started working out?
Hi Azucena,
It is beneficial but be sure you are not exerting your self too much, you should still be able to carry on a conversation while working out without getting winded. Also, be sure to ask your doctor/OBGYN and get cleared by them first.
All the best!
Anna, CPT, FF Specialist
Love this workout. A couple of questions. How do I know where I should be standing in the lat pull down? How far behind the bar should I be? Also, I don’t have resistance bands. What can I use instead for the leg workout? Lastly, can you please recommend some good stretches to compliment this workout?
Hi Lindsay,
I recommend watching the video one more time and then trying to mimic Flavia’s angle and positioning with the lat pulldown. You can use ankle weights instead of bands for the side steps. Here is a great stretch: https://flaviliciousfitness.com/2013/11/08/calf-stretching-exercises/ Flavia has quit a few other great stretches listed on her blog if you search under stretching.
All the best!
Anna, CPT, FF Specialist