5 Weeks & Prenatal Exercise

So, the weird angle turn I have does nothing for my bod and I'm super bloated, but here we are!

As of today I am 5 weeks and 1 day into the 6th, which means I am 5 weeks along. My baby is the size of an apple seed now and will grow to be a small pea by the end of the week. My appointment is in two days and I couldn't be more anxious. Words can't express how badly I want to hear the doctor say that everything is okay and that I can relax. To help me relax some today, I decided to go ahead and create my first "prego circuit". I've always created exercise circuits, but this time I modified some exercises so that I felt safe and comfortable.
 

1. Modified burpees
Instead of jumping up you would just raise your hands and instead of jumping back you would reach out each leg one at a time, then bring them back in and stand back up.

2. Squat and shoulder press

3. One-legged squat with opposite foot tap back

4. Opposite leg

5. Sumo squat with lateral raises

6. Push-ups (regular or modified) with dumbbell row (or leave out dumbbells)

7. Chest press
I do these on my stepper that way I have a better range of motion.

8. Overhead tricep extensions
I also do these on my stepper, but you can do it standing.

Complete each exercise for 30 seconds each. Do 3 rounds.Stretch and hydrate after.
You should have no issue getting your heart rate up to achieve cardiovascular work. I wore a heart rate monitor and tried to keep my heart rate under 160. If I went over my maximum heart rate, I would take a breather. Normally I would go up into the 180s, but it's better to be safe for you and the baby! Also, you can definitely do this workout if you aren't pregnant. Make the burpees regular, increase dumbbell weight and move a little faster.

I also just got 10 Minute Solution Prenatal Pilates which I am pumped about as well as prenatal yoga and Gabrielle Reece's prenatal workouts. I want to have a healthy and active pregnancy! :) From what I've read on every baby site ever, exercise is great for pregnancy. Exercise can help with aches and pains, sleep, stress, excessive weight gain, labor and bouncing back post-natal. I'm thrilled that I'm able to keep up with my workout routine.