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 first week of programmed workouts in the BumptUp Beginner Pregnancy Workouts.
The exercises have changed, however the format will remain the same. Start with a short warm up in the video featured below. Each day will feature 7-8 exercises, each performed for 10 reps or for 30 seconds. Complete the list as many times as possible within the 25 minute time limit.
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.
| 1 | Split Squat | 10 each side |
| 2 | Tall Plank Scap Pushup | 10 reps |
| 3 | Tricep Dip | 10 reps |
| 4 | Supported Single Leg RDL | 5-10 reps each side |
| 5 | Lateral Monster Walks | 10 steps each side |
| 6 | Seated Upper Back Squeeze | 10 reps |
| 7 | Penguin Heel Taps | 10 each side |
| 8 | Walking/Jogging Intervals | 30 seconds |
10 reps each side
- Stand with one foot forward and the other foot back.
- Lower your body by bending both knees.
- Keep your front foot flat on the ground and your back heel lifted, keeping your toes in the ground.
- Lower until your front thigh is parallel to the ground, and back knee is almost touching the ground.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Complete required reps without moving your feet, and then switch legs to complete the reps on the opposite side.
10 reps
Start in a tall plank position, with the back flat and hands underneath shoulders. Keeping the elbows locked, try to pinch your shoulder blades together, as if you are trying to “puff out” your chest. Then, pull your shoulders back towards the ground. Think about trying to rip the back of your shirt as you round your upper back.
10 reps
Sit on the edge of a chair, hands gripping the seat’s front edge. Slide your hips forward off the chair, knees bent at 90 degrees. Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping the elbow tight to your sides.
Push down to straighten the elbows and return to the starting position.
5-10 reps each side
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).
10 reps each
Stand shoulder width apart and bend knees until in a crouch position holding your arms at your sides
Begin to step to one side with the leading leg and have the other follow a step behind for the required reps.
Once completed step towards the other side so the following leg is now the leading leg. Take 10 steps on each side
10 reps
- Sit on the floor with your knees to the side and feet resting on floor.
- Place palms on the back of your head and squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold for five seconds.
*Place 1-2 pillows underneath the outsides of each of your knees if this position bothers your hips.
10 reps each side
Lie flat on your back, with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Sit up just slightly, so that only your shoulders/upper back are off the ground.
Keep you core tight to reach your right arm to your right heel, and repeat on the opposite side.
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.
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.
