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Week 17, Day 1

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

This is the start of the fourteenth week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Todays workout includes the same movements from Day one of last week. Each exercise description has been linked for extra info and tips on completing the movement correctly. The time this week will stay the same. Try to improve from last week by making small form adjustments, or even completing a few extra reps!

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.

Exercises

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.

1Wall Sit20-30 seconds
2Glute Bridge10 reps
3Scissor Hops10 each
4Beginner Pushup5-10 reps
5Primal Pushup Hold20-30 seconds
6Calf Raises10 reps
7Supine Toe Touches10 reps
8Hip Flexor Standing March10 each side

  1. Wall Sit

20-30 seconds

  • Like sitting in a chair that isn’t there! Find a sturdy, flat wall to serve as the back of your (non-existant) chair.
  • Bend the knees to lower your hips to the ground, until knees are bent at approx. 90 degrees, thighs parallel to the floor.
  • Keep the chest up tall, and avoid putting your hands on you legs for support.

Muscle Groups: quads, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

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  • to increase difficulty: raise the heels off the ground and hold the same squat position, pressing into the ground with only the ball of the foot.

2. Glute Bridge

10 reps

  • Start lying flat on your back, with knees bent and feet planted in the floor near your hips. Push through your heels, raising your hips in the air.
  • Think about squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top, holding for 1-2 seconds
  • to increase difficulty: elevate your feet on a chair or couch, keep the core tight as your raise your hips higher into the air

Muscle Groups: glutes, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

3. Scissor Hops

10 reps each

  • Start in a split stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  • With each small jump, switch your feet.
  • Knees should stay almost straight, and hops should be about as small as if you were jump roping.

4. Beginner Pushup

5-10 reps

  • Use a chair, couch, bench, box or even a wall to elevate the hands. Kneeling on the ground facing the box (or other surface), place the hands about shoulder width apart.
  • Bend the elbows until the chest lowers to the edge of the box, controlling the tempo throughout the movement.
  • Elbows should stay tight to the sides of the body

to increase difficulty: change from a kneeling start position to a tall-plank start position, with the elbows and knees straight.

  • raising the elevation of the hands will decrease the difficulty of the movement
  • Focus on the form! Ensure you are maximizing the effectivness of the exercise by keeping the core tight, neutral spine, and elbows in tight!

5. Primal Pushup

20-30 seconds

  • Begin on all fours, with knees bent and back flat. Arms should be straight, with hands directly under the shoulders.
  • Keep the core tight, and press though the toes to lift your knees off the ground. This should feel slightly easier than a traditional plank, with some of the pressure being directed through the quads.
  • Isometrically hold this position. This is targeting your core and quad muscle groups!

Focus on the Form! Keep the back flat with the knees as close the the ground as possible.

6. Calf Raises

10 reps

  • Pushup through your toes to raise your heels off the ground.
  • Use a wall for balance if needed, or try standing on a stair step with the heels hanging off the edge. The increased range of motion will increase difficulty!

Focus on the form! Isolate the top of the movement, holding for at least 1 second to ensure your are reaching the maximum range of motion!

7. Supine Toe Touches

10 reps

  • Lie flat on your back with feet in the air and legs straight.
  • Use the core muscles to reach up and touch your toes, lifting the shoulders and upper back off the ground.

Focus on the form! Keep the legs straight and perpendicular to the floor.

8. Hip Flexor March

10 reps each side

  • Find a wall or couch to support your hands, while your feet are positioned about 3 feet out from the wall.
  • Lift one knee in the air, bent at 90 degrees. Lower it back to the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side as if you are marching.
  • Hold at the top for 1-2 seconds for each rep.

Focus on the form! Avoid rotating the shoulders or hips to compensate. The exercise will help build important stabilizing muscles.

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block 1 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 16, Day 1

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

This is the start of the thirteenth week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Todays workout includes the same movements from Day one of the very. Each exercise description has been linked for extra info and tips on completing the movement correctly. The time this week will stay the same. Try to improve from last week by making small form adjustments, or even completing a few extra reps!

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.

Exercises

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.

1Wall Sit20-30 seconds
2Glute Bridge10 reps
3Scissor Hops10 each
4Beginner Pushup5-10 reps
5Primal Pushup Hold20-30 seconds
6Calf Raises10 reps
7Supine Toe Touches10 reps
8Hip Flexor Standing March10 each side

  1. Wall Sit

20-30 seconds

  • Like sitting in a chair that isn’t there! Find a sturdy, flat wall to serve as the back of your (non-existant) chair.
  • Bend the knees to lower your hips to the ground, until knees are bent at approx. 90 degrees, thighs parallel to the floor.
  • Keep the chest up tall, and avoid putting your hands on you legs for support.

Muscle Groups: quads, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

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  • to increase difficulty: raise the heels off the ground and hold the same squat position, pressing into the ground with only the ball of the foot.

2. Glute Bridge

10 reps

  • Start lying flat on your back, with knees bent and feet planted in the floor near your hips. Push through your heels, raising your hips in the air.
  • Think about squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top, holding for 1-2 seconds
  • to increase difficulty: elevate your feet on a chair or couch, keep the core tight as your raise your hips higher into the air

Muscle Groups: glutes, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

3. Scissor Hops

10 reps each

  • Start in a split stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  • With each small jump, switch your feet.
  • Knees should stay almost straight, and hops should be about as small as if you were jump roping.

4. Beginner Pushup

5-10 reps

  • Use a chair, couch, bench, box or even a wall to elevate the hands. Kneeling on the ground facing the box (or other surface), place the hands about shoulder width apart.
  • Bend the elbows until the chest lowers to the edge of the box, controlling the tempo throughout the movement.
  • Elbows should stay tight to the sides of the body

to increase difficulty: change from a kneeling start position to a tall-plank start position, with the elbows and knees straight.

  • raising the elevation of the hands will decrease the difficulty of the movement
  • Focus on the form! Ensure you are maximizing the effectivness of the exercise by keeping the core tight, neutral spine, and elbows in tight!

5. Primal Pushup

20-30 seconds

  • Begin on all fours, with knees bent and back flat. Arms should be straight, with hands directly under the shoulders.
  • Keep the core tight, and press though the toes to lift your knees off the ground. This should feel slightly easier than a traditional plank, with some of the pressure being directed through the quads.
  • Isometrically hold this position. This is targeting your core and quad muscle groups!

Focus on the Form! Keep the back flat with the knees as close the the ground as possible.

6. Calf Raises

10 reps

  • Pushup through your toes to raise your heels off the ground.
  • Use a wall for balance if needed, or try standing on a stair step with the heels hanging off the edge. The increased range of motion will increase difficulty!

Focus on the form! Isolate the top of the movement, holding for at least 1 second to ensure your are reaching the maximum range of motion!

7. Supine Toe Touches

10 reps

  • Lie flat on your back with feet in the air and legs straight.
  • Use the core muscles to reach up and touch your toes, lifting the shoulders and upper back off the ground.

Focus on the form! Keep the legs straight and perpendicular to the floor.

8. Hip Flexor March

10 reps each side

  • Find a wall or couch to support your hands, while your feet are positioned about 3 feet out from the wall.
  • Lift one knee in the air, bent at 90 degrees. Lower it back to the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side as if you are marching.
  • Hold at the top for 1-2 seconds for each rep.

Focus on the form! Avoid rotating the shoulders or hips to compensate. The exercise will help build important stabilizing muscles.

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block 1 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 6, Day 1

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

This is the start of the third week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Todays workout includes the same movements from Day one of last week. Each exercise description has been linked for extra info and tips on completing the movement correctly. The time this week will stay the same. Try to improve from last week by making small form adjustments, or even completing a few extra reps!

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.

Exercises

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.

1Wall Sit20-30 seconds
2Glute Bridge10 reps
3Scissor Hops10 each
4Beginner Pushup5-10 reps
5Primal Pushup Hold20-30 seconds
6Calf Raises10 reps
7Supine Toe Touches10 reps
8Hip Flexor Standing March10 each side

  1. Wall Sit

20-30 seconds

  • Like sitting in a chair that isn’t there! Find a sturdy, flat wall to serve as the back of your (non-existant) chair.
  • Bend the knees to lower your hips to the ground, until knees are bent at approx. 90 degrees, thighs parallel to the floor.
  • Keep the chest up tall, and avoid putting your hands on you legs for support.

Muscle Groups: quads, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

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  • to increase difficulty: raise the heels off the ground and hold the same squat position, pressing into the ground with only the ball of the foot.

2. Glute Bridge

10 reps

  • Start lying flat on your back, with knees bent and feet planted in the floor near your hips. Push through your heels, raising your hips in the air.
  • Think about squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top, holding for 1-2 seconds
  • to increase difficulty: elevate your feet on a chair or couch, keep the core tight as your raise your hips higher into the air

Muscle Groups: glutes, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

3. Scissor Hops

10 reps each

  • Start in a split stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  • With each small jump, switch your feet.
  • Knees should stay almost straight, and hops should be about as small as if you were jump roping.

4. Beginner Pushup

5-10 reps

  • Use a chair, couch, bench, box or even a wall to elevate the hands. Kneeling on the ground facing the box (or other surface), place the hands about shoulder width apart.
  • Bend the elbows until the chest lowers to the edge of the box, controlling the tempo throughout the movement.
  • Elbows should stay tight to the sides of the body

to increase difficulty: change from a kneeling start position to a tall-plank start position, with the elbows and knees straight.

  • raising the elevation of the hands will decrease the difficulty of the movement
  • Focus on the form! Ensure you are maximizing the effectivness of the exercise by keeping the core tight, neutral spine, and elbows in tight!

5. Primal Pushup

20-30 seconds

  • Begin on all fours, with knees bent and back flat. Arms should be straight, with hands directly under the shoulders.
  • Keep the core tight, and press though the toes to lift your knees off the ground. This should feel slightly easier than a traditional plank, with some of the pressure being directed through the quads.
  • Isometrically hold this position. This is targeting your core and quad muscle groups!

Focus on the Form! Keep the back flat with the knees as close the the ground as possible.

6. Calf Raises

10 reps

  • Pushup through your toes to raise your heels off the ground.
  • Use a wall for balance if needed, or try standing on a stair step with the heels hanging off the edge. The increased range of motion will increase difficulty!

Focus on the form! Isolate the top of the movement, holding for at least 1 second to ensure your are reaching the maximum range of motion!

7. Supine Toe Touches

10 reps

  • Lie flat on your back with feet in the air and legs straight.
  • Use the core muscles to reach up and touch your toes, lifting the shoulders and upper back off the ground.

Focus on the form! Keep the legs straight and perpendicular to the floor.

8. Hip Flexor March

10 reps each side

  • Find a wall or couch to support your hands, while your feet are positioned about 3 feet out from the wall.
  • Lift one knee in the air, bent at 90 degrees. Lower it back to the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side as if you are marching.
  • Hold at the top for 1-2 seconds for each rep.

Focus on the form! Avoid rotating the shoulders or hips to compensate. The exercise will help build important stabilizing muscles.

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block 1 day 1 Programed Workouts

Week 5, Day 1

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

This is the start of the second week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.

Todays workout includes the same movements from Day one of last week. Each exercise description has been linked for extra info and tips on completing the movement correctly. The time this week will stay the same. Try to improve from last week by making small form adjustments, or even completing a few extra reps!

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.

Exercises

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.

1Wall Sit20-30 seconds
2Glute Bridge10 reps
3Scissor Hops10 each
4Beginner Pushup5-10 reps
5Primal Pushup Hold20-30 seconds
6Calf Raises10 reps
7Supine Toe Touches10 reps
8Hip Flexor Standing March10 each side

  1. Wall Sit

20-30 seconds

  • Like sitting in a chair that isn’t there! Find a sturdy, flat wall to serve as the back of your (non-existant) chair.
  • Bend the knees to lower your hips to the ground, until knees are bent at approx. 90 degrees, thighs parallel to the floor.
  • Keep the chest up tall, and avoid putting your hands on you legs for support.

Muscle Groups: quads, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

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  • to increase difficulty: raise the heels off the ground and hold the same squat position, pressing into the ground with only the ball of the foot.

2. Glute Bridge

10 reps

  • Start lying flat on your back, with knees bent and feet planted in the floor near your hips. Push through your heels, raising your hips in the air.
  • Think about squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top, holding for 1-2 seconds
  • to increase difficulty: elevate your feet on a chair or couch, keep the core tight as your raise your hips higher into the air

Muscle Groups: glutes, hamstrings, hip stabilizers

3. Scissor Hops

10 reps each

  • Start in a split stance, with one foot slightly in front of the other.
  • With each small jump, switch your feet.
  • Knees should stay almost straight, and hops should be about as small as if you were jump roping.

4. Beginner Pushup

5-10 reps

  • Use a chair, couch, bench, box or even a wall to elevate the hands. Kneeling on the ground facing the box (or other surface), place the hands about shoulder width apart.
  • Bend the elbows until the chest lowers to the edge of the box, controlling the tempo throughout the movement.
  • Elbows should stay tight to the sides of the body

to increase difficulty: change from a kneeling start position to a tall-plank start position, with the elbows and knees straight.

  • raising the elevation of the hands will decrease the difficulty of the movement
  • Focus on the form! Ensure you are maximizing the effectivness of the exercise by keeping the core tight, neutral spine, and elbows in tight!

5. Primal Pushup

20-30 seconds

  • Begin on all fours, with knees bent and back flat. Arms should be straight, with hands directly under the shoulders.
  • Keep the core tight, and press though the toes to lift your knees off the ground. This should feel slightly easier than a traditional plank, with some of the pressure being directed through the quads.
  • Isometrically hold this position. This is targeting your core and quad muscle groups!

Focus on the Form! Keep the back flat with the knees as close the the ground as possible.

6. Calf Raises

10 reps

  • Pushup through your toes to raise your heels off the ground.
  • Use a wall for balance if needed, or try standing on a stair step with the heels hanging off the edge. The increased range of motion will increase difficulty!

Focus on the form! Isolate the top of the movement, holding for at least 1 second to ensure your are reaching the maximum range of motion!

7. Supine Toe Touches

10 reps

  • Lie flat on your back with feet in the air and legs straight.
  • Use the core muscles to reach up and touch your toes, lifting the shoulders and upper back off the ground.

Focus on the form! Keep the legs straight and perpendicular to the floor.

8. Hip Flexor March

10 reps each side

  • Find a wall or couch to support your hands, while your feet are positioned about 3 feet out from the wall.
  • Lift one knee in the air, bent at 90 degrees. Lower it back to the ground, and then repeat on the opposite side as if you are marching.
  • Hold at the top for 1-2 seconds for each rep.

Focus on the form! Avoid rotating the shoulders or hips to compensate. The exercise will help build important stabilizing muscles.

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Supported Lateral lunge

(Difficulty: Beginner)

Description:

Start facing a wall or countertop with hands resting on the surface for balance support.

Take a big step out to one side. Bend the knee of the stepping foot as you sit your hips back as if trying to sit in a chair. Keep the opposite leg straight.

Return to the starting position then repeat going to the other side.

Complete 5-10 reps on each side.

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Lateral Lunge with Trunk Twist

Difficulty: Intermediate

Take a big step out to one side. Bend the knee of the stepping foot as you sit your hips back as if trying to sit in a chair. Keep the opposite leg straight.

As you do this, reach with your arm and hand to try and touch the ground on the outside of the foot closest to you. Your trunk will twist as you do this.

Return to the starting position then repeat going to the other side.

Complete 5-10 reps on each side.

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Hip external rotation at the wall with hip in neutral

Difficulty: Beginner

Stand up against a wall with knee closest to the wall bent at a 90-degree angle behind you.

Keeping the outside of your upper leg (thigh) against the wall, lift your foot off the wall as far as you can without leaning over (think about standing tall).

Return to starting position.

Complete 10 reps.

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Hip External Rotation (At the wall, with Hip Flexed)

Difficulty: Beginner

Stand up against a wall with the hip and knee closest to the wall bent at 90 degree angles in front of you.

Keeping the outside of your upper leg (thigh) against the wall, lift your foot off the wall as far as you can without leaning over (think about standing tall). Return to starting position. 

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Supported Single Leg Romanian Deadlift

(Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate)

Description:

Start with one foot slightly in front of the other with the back heel lifted but toes on the ground.

As you hinge forward at the hips, lift the back leg up keeping it straight behind you….

You should feel this in the back of your leg that is forward (working leg).

The muscles in this area are the hamstrings and gluteals.

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Primal Pushup Hold

Difficulty: Advanced

Start by getting down on all fours on a mat or a flat surface. Position your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Your back should be flat, and your core tight.

To tighten your core, gently exhale as you lift your belly button away from the floor. You can also engage your pelvic floor by pretending you were trying to hold back gas or stop the flow of urine.

Lift your knees a few inches off the ground, so your weight is supported by your hands and the balls of your feet

Hold This position for 20-30 seconds.