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block 3 day 2 Programed Workouts

Week 11, Day 2

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the second day of the 8th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Four Way Lungex2 sets each side
2Single Arm Elevated Pushup From Knee5-10 each side
3Back Elevated Hip Thrust10 reps
4Supine Ball Squeeze10 reps
5Standing Push Press10 reps
6Sumo Squat + Hold10 reps + !0 second Hold
7Ball and Baby Balance BuilderBall and Baby Balance Builder10 each side
8Jog Walk Intervals10 reps
  1. Four Way Lunge

Complete 2 sets on each side

All with the right leg being the one moving (left leg stationary)…

  • Lunge to the front
  • Lunge to the side
  • Lunge to the back
  • Lunge to the other side
  • Then switch to the other side and repeat, twice on each side

2. Single Arm Elevated Pushup From Knee

5-10 reps each side

  • Start in a kneeling pushup position, and place one hand on an elevated surface such as a stair step, stack of books, or basketball.
  • Control the motion of bending your elbows to lower your upper body to the level of the elevated surface. Keep the core tight to remain balance.
  • Complete 5 reps on one side, and then switch to complete on the opposite side. Total of 10 reps.

3. Back Elevated Hip Thrust

10 reps

  • Sit on the floor with your upper back against a couch or chair and knees bent.
  • Push through the floor to raise your hips off the ground, holding for 2-3 seconds at the top, and then lower back to the ground.

4. Supine Ball Squeeze

10 reps

  • On back or with a wedge under upper body, place arms down at sides and put small ball between knees.
  • Bring knees up until over hips and slowly squeeze the ball for count of 5.

5. Standing Push Press

10 reps

  • Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width.
  • Hold an object or weight at your chest, and press with both hands to raise the weight above your head.
  • Lower back to your chest to return to the starting position.

6. Sumo Squat + Hold

10 reps + 10 seconds hold

To perform a sumo squat.

  • Stand with feet mush wider that shoulder width. (This is what makes it a “sumo” stance!)
  • Bend your knees and sit your hips back to squat down, and then stand back up to starting position. Squeeze your glutes at the top.
  • Complete 10 reps
  • On the LAST rep, hold for 10 seconds at the bottom position, and then stand all the way back up.

7. Ball and Baby Balance Builders

5-10 reps each side

  • Place yoga ball right at the center of your hips and belly, with your feet on the floor behind you.
  • Hold a position to a plank, with hands and feet on the ground at the same time. Have the ball support your hips and abdomen.
  • Reach one arm up in the air, while reaching the opposite leg in the air. For example, you would only have your left arm and right leg on the ground, with the other limbs in the air. Hold for 2-3 seconds, and then return to the ground. Repeat with the opposite side.

8. Jog Walk Intervals

30 seconds

Try to keep moving for the entire 30 seconds at a comfortable pace.

  • If you have open space, take off on a jog in the same direction for 15 seconds. At the fifteen second mark, turn around and walk back to the start.
  • Repeat this 2 times, for a total of 30 seconds of jogging

Looking for more? Here are some quick add ons to wrap up the workout. Great work!

Cool Down

  • Cool Down Stretch and Mobility Routine
  • 5 minute yoga and meditation
  • 15-30 Minute walk

Congrats on finishing day 1!! We are proud of you for prioritizing your fitness for the betterment of your health throughout this pregnancy journey.

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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 35, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 32nd week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 34, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 31st week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 24, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 21st week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 23, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 20th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 22, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 19th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 12, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 9th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 3 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 11, Day 1

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the first day of the 8th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Toe Walks20-30 seconds
2Front Kicks10 each side
3Clam Shell10 each side
4Seated Overhead Tricep Extension10 reps
5Bear Crawl Lateral Step10 each side
6Long Lever Glute Bridge10 reps
7Plank Knee Raise10 each side
8Bicep Curl10 reps
  1. Toe Walks
  • Find a distance of about 10-15 yards. Stand on your toes, and walk the full distance without letting your heels touch the ground.
  • Walk all the way there and back

2. Front Kicks

10 reps each side

  • Stand with feet hip width apart and arms bent and held in front of you (think of a boxing position).
  •  Lift right leg up, bending knee slightly, and kick right foot forward. Keep ankle flexed and push through the heel.
  • Put the right foot back to the ground and repeat with the left.
  •  Only kick as high as what feels comfortable with a slight stretch in the hamstring (back of leg).

3. Clam Shell

10 reps each side

  • Lie one one side with knees bent and feet stacked on top of eachother. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee in the air, externally rotating the hip.
  • Hold it at the top for 2-3 seconds, and then lower back down.

4. Seated Tricep Extension

  • In a seated position, raise the weight behind your head until your elbow is at a 90 degree angle.
  • Keeping the elbow stationary, slowly raise the weight until the arm is straight in line with body.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjgh1yafpcjq99y/Seated%20Overhead%20Tricep%20Extension.mp4?dl=0

5. Bear Crawl Lateral Step

  • Hold a bear crawl position, with hands and feet on the ground, and knees bent hovering slightly over the ground.
  • Keeping the back flat, take a step sideways on all fours.
  • Take 10 steps in one direction, and then take 10 steps back leading with the opposite side to return to the starting position.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9oq8zawci9t64e/Bear%20Crawl%20Lateral%20Step.mp4?dl=0

6. Single Leg Knee to Chest Glute Bridge

  • Start flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Bring one knee to your chest, and place your hands around the knee to pull it closer to your body
  • Modification: use a strap or band to bring your knee to chest if you canot reach your knee or your belly is in the way.
  • Lift your hips in the air with one foot still on the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top. Return to the ground, and repeat all 10 reps on one side before switching sides.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nmt3c2liakw6fx/Single%20Leg%20Knee%20to%20Chest%20Glute%20Bridge.mp4?dl=0

7. Plank Knee Raise

  • Start in a plank position with your hands below your shoulders, body straight and legs extending behind you.
  • Bring one knee to your chest and then switch to the opposite knee.
  • Maintain a quick pace and if your hands are uncomfortable in a flat palm position, make a fist instead so you avoid extending your wrist or grasp hands weights and balance on them.
  • Modification: To make this easier, place your hands on a sturdy couch, chair, counter, or wall. The higher your hands, the easier the exercise.

8. Bicep Curl

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Hold weights in each hand with the arms at the sides, palms forward. 
  • Curl both arms up toward the chest with the elbows bent at the sides. 
  • Return to start position.
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block 2 day 3 Programed Workouts

Week 33, Day 3

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the third day of the 30th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Front Foot Elevated Lunge10 each side
2Plank Saw10 reps
3Bodyweight Squat + Calf Raise10 reps
4Heel Lifts10 each side
5Shoulder Shrug10 reps
6Milk Jug/ Kettle Bell Rotational Chop Low to High10 each side
7Crab Walk +Leg Kick10 each side
  1. Front Foot Elevated Lunge

10 reps each side

  • Find a low step, and stand 2-3 feet behind it facing the step.
  • Just like a normal walking lunge, reach forward with one leg to take a longer step, with the front foot landing on the stair. The elevation of the front foot should make the movement easier than a regular lunge
  • Lower the back knee down, and then push off of the step to bring the front foot back to starting position.

2. Plank Saw

10 reps

  • Start in a normal plank position. Keeping your back flat, slowly rock your shoulderers forwards and back, just like your body is functioning as a jig saw.
  • Make small movements, and keep your core tight throughout the movement.

3. Body Weight Squat + Calf Raise

10 reps

  • Stand with feet just wider than shoulder width, hands positioned at the chest. Bend your knees and sit your hips back, just like sitting in a chair.
  • Keep your chest tall. Hold at the bottom of the squat for 1-2 seconds, and then stand all the way back up.
    • Use a countertop of chair for support if needed.
  • When standing up, extend all the way up on your toes to do a calf raise in between each squat

4. Heel Lifts

10 reps each side

  • Begin with hands on your hips in a standing position, legs approximately shoulder width apart.
  • Transfer your weight from left to right foot while kicking your heel to your backside every time it leaves the ground.
  • Alternate back and forth continuously like jogging in place, but with emphasis on bringing your heel to your backside.

5. Shoulder Shrug

10 reps

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging loosely at the sides. 
  • Position your head so that your ear lobes are in line with shoulders and hips. 
  • Raise the shoulders slightly into a shrug and then lower back down to start position.

6. Milk Jug/ Kettle Bell Rotational Chop Low to High

10 reps each side

  • Start in a half kneeling position with one knee on the ground.
  • Holding a light weight or object in both hands, start with both arms straight near the leg that is down.
  • Lift the weight up above your head in a diagonal line, so that it finished above the knee that is in the air.
  • Lower back to the start.

7. Crab Walk + Leg Kick

10 reps each side

  • Start in a seated position on the floor. Reach both hands behind your shoulders, with arms straight and knees bent. Raise your hips slightly off the ground in a crab walk position.
  • From here, kick your right foot in the air, keeping your core tight.
  • Return the foot on the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side.

Looking for more? Here are some quick add ons to wrap up the workout. Great work!

Cool Down

  • Cool Down Stretch and Mobility Routine
  • 5 minute yoga and meditation
  • 15-30 Minute walk

Congrats on finishing day 1!! We are proud of you for prioritizing your fitness for the betterment of your health throughout this pregnancy journey.

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block 2 day 3 Programed Workouts

Week 31, Day 3

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

This is the third day of the 28th week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Start the timer when you begin, and don’t forget to log your exercise once you’re finished.

Remember to complete full and proper warm up to activate all of our target muscle groups, as well as to get your heart rate up so you feel ready to move!!

Standard Warm Up

Here is a link to a 5 minute dynamic stretching warmup! The warm up is critical to make the most of your workout. Prepare your body to move at its best with a series of activation exercises before we move into our working sets.

Set a timer for 25 minutes.

Work through the required reps for each exercise before moving to the next one. Complete as many rounds as possible within the 25 minute time limit.

1Front Foot Elevated Lunge10 each side
2Plank Saw10 reps
3Bodyweight Squat + Calf Raise10 reps
4Heel Lifts10 each side
5Shoulder Shrug10 reps
6Milk Jug/ Kettle Bell Rotational Chop Low to High10 each side
7Crab Walk +Leg Kick10 each side
  1. Front Foot Elevated Lunge

10 reps each side

  • Find a low step, and stand 2-3 feet behind it facing the step.
  • Just like a normal walking lunge, reach forward with one leg to take a longer step, with the front foot landing on the stair. The elevation of the front foot should make the movement easier than a regular lunge
  • Lower the back knee down, and then push off of the step to bring the front foot back to starting position.

2. Plank Saw

10 reps

  • Start in a normal plank position. Keeping your back flat, slowly rock your shoulderers forwards and back, just like your body is functioning as a jig saw.
  • Make small movements, and keep your core tight throughout the movement.

3. Body Weight Squat + Calf Raise

10 reps

  • Stand with feet just wider than shoulder width, hands positioned at the chest. Bend your knees and sit your hips back, just like sitting in a chair.
  • Keep your chest tall. Hold at the bottom of the squat for 1-2 seconds, and then stand all the way back up.
    • Use a countertop of chair for support if needed.
  • When standing up, extend all the way up on your toes to do a calf raise in between each squat

4. Heel Lifts

10 reps each side

  • Begin with hands on your hips in a standing position, legs approximately shoulder width apart.
  • Transfer your weight from left to right foot while kicking your heel to your backside every time it leaves the ground.
  • Alternate back and forth continuously like jogging in place, but with emphasis on bringing your heel to your backside.

5. Shoulder Shrug

10 reps

  • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging loosely at the sides. 
  • Position your head so that your ear lobes are in line with shoulders and hips. 
  • Raise the shoulders slightly into a shrug and then lower back down to start position.

6. Milk Jug/ Kettle Bell Rotational Chop Low to High

10 reps each side

  • Start in a half kneeling position with one knee on the ground.
  • Holding a light weight or object in both hands, start with both arms straight near the leg that is down.
  • Lift the weight up above your head in a diagonal line, so that it finished above the knee that is in the air.
  • Lower back to the start.

7. Crab Walk + Leg Kick

10 reps each side

  • Start in a seated position on the floor. Reach both hands behind your shoulders, with arms straight and knees bent. Raise your hips slightly off the ground in a crab walk position.
  • From here, kick your right foot in the air, keeping your core tight.
  • Return the foot on the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side.

Looking for more? Here are some quick add ons to wrap up the workout. Great work!

Cool Down

  • Cool Down Stretch and Mobility Routine
  • 5 minute yoga and meditation
  • 15-30 Minute walk

Congrats on finishing day 1!! We are proud of you for prioritizing your fitness for the betterment of your health throughout this pregnancy journey.