BodyPump with a baby BUMP
Where as in the past I would go all out in this class, Ive stayed at a lower weight to just maintain muscle tone rather than build it. My doctor advised me to do NOTHING lying on my back. This eliminates chest press, some triceps work laying down, and of course sit-ups. My OB is a fitness buff so she is comfortable with working out and understood that walking on a treadmill and doing yoga wouldnt satisfy the urge within to work out. She gave me the guidlines to follow. I can use the weight im at right now but no more. At 24 weeks I cannot lift over 20 pounds in any area because of the risk of going into labor too early.
No lower back exercises that could strain my lower back, no laying on my belly of course, and use caution when doing core workouts. If you are taking a class, make sure and ALWAYS tell your instructor you are expecting even if you are barely pregnant. You'd be surprised what can actually be dangerous to you. Yoga too! Make sure its modified yoga and your instructor is aware.
BodyPump:
Warm up- 15 pounds
Squats- 40 pounds-no more
Triceps- did extensions overhead with a 10 pound weight rather than on my back with the bar with the class.
Biceps- 15 pounds (can do 40 with a bar when doing less reps but with the class is a long set)
Back- will be skipping dead lift from now on to prevent lower back injury. Clean & Press/ Row/ Power Press: 30pounds
Lunges- prep with squats with back weight, lunges no weights
Shoulders- rear delt raise: 10lb weight in each hand, lateral raise/press: 5lb each hand , overhead press: 15pounds on bar
Abs: skipped crunches, did side planks with the class
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