Why You May Be Frustrated with Prenatal Exercise (Reason #1 of 5)
#1. HELP! I Need Exercise Ideas!
Regarding exercise, you will probably fall into one of the three following categories:
1. This may be your first time really getting into exercise. (Good for you! And welcome!)
2. You may have taken a long break and are looking to get back into it. (You got this, you have done it before!)
3. Exercise may be a big part of your life already. (Keep up the great work!)
Whichever category you fall into, you probably need ideas on how to exercise in your new, growing, changing, beautiful body! While including your doctor’s personalized recommendations and instructions, there have been a couple different social media influencers that I have received my exercise ideas from. And they all have FREE videos!
Before we get to my list of influencers, please please PLEASE, listen to your body ladies! Although there are MANY health benefits to both mom and baby while exercising during your pregnancy, everyone’s pregnancies are different. Do not be afraid to push yourself (afterall, exercising can be difficult!), but also listen to your body and what it needs. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor/nurse/midwife questions, they are able to tell you what is normal and what is unhealthy, especially for YOUR situation.
Okay, let’s cut to the chase!
My top 3 favorite Instagram Influencers:
@allisonholker – Allison Holker. Although this is her Instagram handle, I have found it easier to find her exercise videos on Youtube, she has five different videos. These are all filmed in her third trimester. She is a professional dancer and married Stephen (tWitch) Boss! Both have been on So You Think You Can Dance. The two have some freaking cute dance videos together before, DURING, and after her pregnancy!
@annecraig – Anne is a certified personal trainer and certified nutritionist. On top of that, she has three beautiful girls and her twins just turned one! She is very real, raw, and talks about motherhood on a level that will make your eyes water. She has dealt with infertility and is very relatable. If you go back and look at her workout videos from when she has been pregnant, you are bound to get some great ideas! Plus she has great eating tips.
@momstrongutah – Mother of two (almost three), Meg is a personal trainer, registered nurse, and nutritionist. Her workouts are easy to follow and can be done in the comfort of your own home. Her videos include workouts for pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum. She gives great advice on how to keep yourself healthy and moving throughout each trimester. She recently started documenting a weekly pregnancy journal (which she shows in posts) to share her journey with you. It is so great to feel that we are not alone!
I hope you can find some ideas from these wonderful ladies. I truly believe in creating an Instagram feed to lift and inspire, we all want social media to have a positive impact on us, right? These ladies have definitely helped me create a feed of connection, relation, inspiration, and motivation.
Other great Instagram Influencers to check out:
@fitmamametta
@leavittfitness
@cleansimpleeatsfit
@pregnancyfitness
Check these out and hit that save button on the posts you love! You will want to come back to those when it is time to sweat!
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