I have to admit, for a bit there, life got a little overwhelming. So I haven’t been on to blog in over a week! But here I am, ready to go again!Now that I’m nearly 5 months into this pregnancy, I’m finding I have to modify my workouts more and more. I wanted to mention a few exercise moves that may be great when not pregnant, but are definitely taboo from the 2nd trimester on.
-
Exercises while lying flat on the back.
-
Upside-down “bicycles” or shoulder-stands
-
Deep knee bends or deep lunges
-
Exercises that involve jumping and bouncing
I especially recommend that you really watch your knees during this time as the added weight of pregnancy can really put a lot of stress on the knees. Meanwhile, find exercises that you enjoy and that are not too difficult to do with the ever-expanding pregnant belly. Have fun and get moving!