Baby on the Way? Try This 15 Minute Total-Body Workout
On the hunt for a simple and safe prenatal workout? The ladies of Tone It Up have you covered. With a baby girl on the way, Katrina is dishing on the perfect moves to keep you healthy and strong durning pregnancy, or anytime really. Those side plank crunches are NO JOKE, baby or not. Follow along as Katrina shows you a routine for total body sculpting that is safe during all three trimesters and only takes 15 minutes to boot.
TOTAL-BODY PRENATAL WORKOUT
Repeat the following circuit 2-3 times for a total-body sculpting routine that's safe during all three trimesters. Rest for 60 seconds (or as much as you need!) between circuits, and be sure to take water breaks as needed, too.
Squat + Press
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, lower into a squat position — booty back and thighs as close to parallel to the ground as possible. Driving though your heels, come back up to standing as you press the dumbbells overhead.Do 15 reps.
Tabletop Booty Lift
Start on your hands and knees, and extend your right leg straight behind you, toe resting lightly on the ground. With your back flat and core engaged, lift your right leg up to hip height then lower.Do 15 reps, then switch sides.
Side Plank Crunch
Start in a modified side plank position propped up on your left hand with your left (bottom) knee on the ground and right (top) leg extended out straight. Reach your right arm directly overhead. Bring your right elbow to meet your right knee as you engage your obliques. Return to start position and repeat.Do 15 reps, then switch sides.
Reverse Lunge + Curl
Begin standing with feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Engaging your core, step your right foot back, and lower until your legs are bent at 90 degrees, and back knee is hovering just above the ground. At the same time, curl the dumbbells up to your chest. Come back up to standing by stepping the right foot forward and lowering the dumbbells back down. Repeat on the other side.Do 15 reps on each side.
Single Arm Row + Tricep Kickback
Begin with your left foot in front of the right, left knee slightly bent, and left hand resting on your left thigh. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand, arm extended toward the ground. Row the dumbbell up to chest height, keeping your elbow tucked closely to your side, then extend your arm straight behind you. Reverse the motion back to start position.Do 15 reps, then switch sides.
