Our FULL TERM strength and conditioning training program for the woman who chooses to train efficiently and sustainably throughout her motherhood transition.

We believe women should work out while they are pregnant. In fact, it is the most important time in your life to stay physically fit and nourish your body. Unfortunately in our society, there are a lot of misconceptions in regards to pregnancy, especially fitness. A lot of the information out there is outdated, with little factual knowledge.

This program consists of four sessions per week for 37 weeks (weeks 5 through 42 of pregnancy).

Most women join us just as soon as they find out they are pregnant or sometime in that first trimester. This could be anywhere from week 5 to week 12. Each session includes Warm Up, Strength, Conditioning, and Accessory Work. Content is accompanied by BIRTHFIT videos, explaining and demonstrating points of performance along the way. You will also find a bunch of extra goodies to keep your mind, body, and spirit growing and preparing for birth along with your body. 

After you have read the session content, watched the videos, and performed the exercises, don't forget to post your experiences, thoughts, frustrations, and encouragements in the comments to connect with our community and other new mamas on the same journey. 

Recommended Equipment: 

• PVC Pipe 
• Barbell and plates 
• Superbands
• Dumbbells (light & medium) 
• Kettlebells (1-2 Options)
• Rings or TRX straps
• Box and/or Bench 
• Sled*

Want to try it for yourself?

Take a look at an example session...

Breath and Posture

• 6 Minutes Diaphragm Breathing 

 Basics

• Dead Bug x 10 reps/side
• Side Plank Options x 10/side
• Bird Dog x 10/side
• Table Top to Bear x 5

Strength 

Warm up to a weight that is no greater than 70% of your 1 RM, or something you feel like you could 5-6 reps of confidently. Use this weight to perform 2 back squats every 45 seconds for a total of 12 sets.

There should be no pausing in the bottom. The intention should be to touch the bottom and GO right back up. Drive through the whole foot (heels and big toe)  and deliberately squeeze your booty at the top. This helps to keep that neural-motor pathway in action. Remember, this is not heavy. We only perform lifts we know we will make. 

Conventional Back Squats

• 12 x 2, perform a set every 45 seconds 

Conditioning

 Some of you are probably itching to get a little heavy. This is a workout in which you can play on the heavier side. However, you must always pick a weight that you know you can lift. At this moment in your life, there should be no doubt. Two years from now, this workout may have a different approach or intention, but not at this moment.

For this workout, take the back squat from the rack each time. Be nice to yourself. Pick a weight that you know you can do 5 of but maybe not 8-10 reps. For the step-ups, pick a set up of dumbbells that are in the same category—heavy-ISH. And remember, this is relative to each of you. Your heavy may be way more than your friend’s heavy or vice versa. For this workout, women have done between 75lbs-200lbs for the back squat and between 15lbs-50lbs for Dumbbell Step Ups and Farmer's Carry. As you can see, there is a huge range. So, choose weights based on how your body is feeling today. Keep in mind the dumbbells you use for the step ups have got to stay in your hands a little longer for a 100’ (50’ down and back) farmer's carry.

5-4-3-2-1 

• Back Squat (From Rack)
• DB Step Ups (20” or Less)
• 100’ Farmers Carry 

Mind, Body, Reflection

 3 Rounds of: 

• 20 Banded Good Mornings
• 2 minutes each side of Wall Lunge