Its8 A.M., and celebrity trainerAnna Kaisers positive energy is almost contagious.
This workout is hard AF.
Itll also help keep your blood sugar levels stable.
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Its important to eat a balanced post-workout snack, too.
After the workout, have a mix of good carbs and protein to help yourmuscles recover, says Kaiser.
Speaking ofexhaustion, its a real challenge during pregnancy, even for a trainer.
When she really isnt feeling it, Kaiser says that just getting moving is key.
Especially during the first trimester, it was really hard to get up in the morning and get motivated.
And if not, you gave it a shot.
And thats coming from a fitness expert!
I love working out!
It was really hard, she says.
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Some abs workouts can actually make this worse instead of better.
No six-pack stuff and no fast twistingthat doesnt happen [in my routine] anymore.
(Dont forget about thoseKegels!)
Cut out any crunch-like movement, and instead, really focus on conditioning that deep inner muscle.
When you exhale, pull your navel into your spine and hold it for a second.
Release it just a little bit and then pull it back inthats your transverse abdominis working.
Do this either seated on a ball or chair.
Do these four to six days a weekyou cant really over-do them, she says.
For a little extra challenge, try it on all fours with gravity working against you a bit.
Focus on form and really verify youre engaging the right muscles.
She also recommends keeping things low-impact, so no jumping moves like burpees.
The hormone affects the ligaments in the entire body, though, says Shepherd.
This means your joints are less supported and more susceptible to injury.
Be conscious of this while youre stretching, and potentially seek professional help, she suggests.
If you sense pain or injury, stop the activity and go to the doctor.
Its all about listening to your body.
You dont have to kill it.
Connect to your body, go for a long walk, be physical, and just keep yourself moving!
At the end of the day, its all personal, so do what feels right for you.
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