How to exercise

msd15

So I really didn’t have any sort of work out regimen before getting pregnant/ I don’t want to gain a ton of weight , and I have read being active like that can make labor easier. But I don’t know where to start. Joining a gym isn’t an option financially. Are there any apps I can’t get or anything to get me started?

knottie_knottie1

I personally use YouTube and skip the gym membership, just do your research on the YouTube instructor since they're not all actually trained professionals. As for apps, I liked the Nike app the best, but there's others out there 

rac2718

Between Oct 2020 and May 2021, I lost 30 lbs without a gym membership. I did buy a Garmin watch for $99 to track steps, but there are apps on a phone that can do it. I worked up to 12,000 steps a day and I did free YouTube workouts by Leslie Sansone Walk At Home. I call them "old lady" workouts lol. They are gentle enough for pregnancy, for me at least. I still aim for 12k steps a day and I try to get my heart rate up daily for 15-30 mins. I've added some standing ab strengthening. YouTube will have a lot you can do for free.

jelliebeen27

There’s a free prenatal yoga app I use when I’m not lifting weights. It’s called down dog. I love it because you customize your sessions however you want even length of time. Highly recommend. Be sure to get the prenatal version. 

janinegb

Apple fitness plus has pregnancy workouts, 

msd15

Thank you so much 😊