Pregnancy Workouts: Best 10 Minute Workout | Parents

Watch as Parents shows you the best 10 minute pregnancy workout!

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WHAT WEEK 4 OF PREGNANCY IS REALLY LIKE:

No matter which trimester you're in, these exercises for pregnant women will help keep you healthy throughout your entire pregnancy in just a short circuit. Start out these pregnancy exercises in a wide plie with your shoulders down and back. Using 3- to 5-pound weights, place your palms at your shoulders and do squats for 15 repetitions. Maintain good posture and wide, open knees to gain strength in your legs that will become beneficial in later trimesters when you are carrying a bigger baby. Shifting into exercises for cardio during pregnancy, you'll want to put the weights down and bring your legs into a narrower base. For 30 seconds, pulse your body up and down by bending your knees with your arms straight out in front of you. Working out while pregnant by doing these cardio exercises will get your blood pumping, but it also helps you stay fit before labor! Shift into dead lifts with 5- to 8-pound hand weights. Hinge forward and back up at the hips for 15 repetitions, keeping your knees slightly bent so you don't put too much stress on your body. If you get winded or tired during these pregnancy workouts, take a break. While working out is important for maintaining a healthy pregnancy, so is knowing your own body's comfort level! Adjust your posture by leaning for bent-over rows. Bend your knees nice and deep, then pull your arms back for 15 reps. Switching back to cardio exercises, you're going to pull a single elbow to your knee for 15 seconds before switching to the other side. Your hard-to-reach obliques are being targeted during this pregnancy workout along with your lower back. Move on to the bicep curls for 15 repetitions to tone your upper arms, then dive into bent over triceps. Bend your knees once again, bringing your arms behind you and back to the resting position. With your palms facing up, extend your hands outward and back in. Maintain strong posture during this pregnancy workout will help you to fight any slouching that your growing belly brings on. Start from the top with these exercises for round two to continue exercising while pregnant. Your complete workout is then wrapped up! Cool down with a bit of stability work. Widen your base of support and lift one leg up for two seconds, then switch to the other side. Exercising during pregnancy can be challenging, but with these workouts, pregnancy fitness becomes easier to maintain!

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[gloriasacre]

Two weeks ago I began to do this workout and now I got used to it. It feels so good to see my progress. I am on my first trimester. God bless you!

[TheClassyGermain]

I'm starting this training today. I'm 19 weeks and I want to be as healthy as possible for this pregnancy. I had severe morning sickness throughout my first trimester, which prevented me from working out. Now that I have it under control, I plan on incorporating fitness into my daily routine! I'm super excited!!

[vipat]

Will start today thanks for positing this ! I am 5
Weeks and I want to be as healthy as can be

[EllimacAlaska]

Thank you for the non cheesy pregnancy workout videos 🙌🏼

[sarahafekuru]

Waaooo!! So good, started mine today in second trimester. Feels fresh and good after freshening up. Feel so light and a lot of energy . thank u

[amber]

This lady is amazing. I’m 34 weeks and really enjoyed that! Thank you!

[saharaofthedeep]

I did this today and I feel great. I am 9 weeks, and I didnt exercise to this intensity before but some of my yoga moves from before were risky and not able to do them anyways. This was easy and felt safe and gave me a great workout.

[elizabethinfante]

Just started doing these and I love it so far !

[kittyxasia]

34 wks and 4 days here. Just did your workout and feel great! Thanks!

[sahardaves]

I loved this work out !! 21 weeks here and this have me good energy

[IamTia]

That was awesome just finish doing this and i feel good! 32 weeks pregnant.

[kelseywright]

I did this workout throughout my entire pregnancy for my first child and I had a natural birth with no complications. I recommend to anyone.

[dogsforever]

I'm not a mom, not a parent, not even an adult. I just love parent videos I want to be a mom someday

[juliehodgson]

So easy to do and still getting all the benefits I need to stay strong while pregnant.

[omagrys]

I’m 36+3 days and Ive been doing that workout since the begging of the second trimester, I feel amazing and no pregnancy insomnia, would recommend to any pregnant woman 😊

[virtualfitnesstv]

This is great one! Thanks for sharing. It inspires me to make my workout more enjoyable. This makes my day more productive.

[adrianasantana]

Great workout! Repeated it twice for 4 repetitions. Perfect. Now going for a walk with my 2 year old. Love the small cardio intervals.

[noreenwawuda]

Pilates, yoga, swimming, and walking are also great activities for most pregnant women, but be sure to check with your doctor first before starting any exercise program. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. I was taught a lot in Bio tex clinic but let me share the little that I think is important. Listen to your body, though, and don't overdo it. Even everyday tasks like scrubbing the bathroom or cleaning up after pets can become risky when you're pregnant. Exposure to toxic chemicals, lifting heavy objects, or coming in contact with bacteria can harm you and your baby. Here are some things to (hooray!) take off your to-do-list. Heavy lifting. Climbing on stepstools or ladders. Changing kitty litter (to avoid toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by a parasite which cats can carry). Using harsh chemicals. Standing for long periods of time, especially near a hot stove. We know you're eating for two. But packing on too many extra pounds may make them hard to lose later. At the same time, not gaining enough weight can put the baby at risk for a low-weight birth, a major cause of developmental problems.

[Louiegirl]

I'm about 7 weeks now, and just did this for the first time with no weights. I got a little nauseous, but some of these exercises can be hard on your back and a back injury is the last thing you need when you're pregnant so I'd suggest having a friend be your spotter to help you like Andrea did in this video ☺

[jordanm]

This is helping me with my GD. It’s great! I’m 30 weeks pregnant and can do the workout.