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Third Trimester Exercise Routine

August 27, 2018

Third Trimester Exercise Routine | Prenatal Exercise | Healthy Mom | Labor and Delivery | featured by popular Atlanta fitness blogger Happily Hughes

You’ve made those New Year Resolutions, now it’s time to stick to them!  If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant in the next year, I recommend pinning this third trimester exercise routine graphic, as well as several other posts I’ve devoted to this subject: Prenatal Ab Exercises, Second Trimester Exercises, and 1st Trimester Exercises.  These are simple and easy to use guides to help you stay on track with your routines during pregnancy.  Obviously, always run your workouts by your doctor beforehand.

Why am I such an advocate for working out during pregnancy?  Oh I have SO many reasons!  Here’s ten just to get you going;

Why You Should Have a Third Trimester Exercise Routine:

  1. It keeps you and baby healthy!  Studies have shown that mothers who workout have an easier pregnancy, delivery, and overall healthier babies. 
  2. The endorphins from exercise fight off some of those crazy pregnancy hormones. 
  3. Lowers your risk of gestational diabetes. 
  4. Lowers your blood pressure. 
  5. Lowers your stress levels. 
  6. Decreases body aches. 
  7. Increases good posture. 
  8. Increases stamina for labor and delivery. 
  9. Postpartum recovery will be easier and faster. 
  10. You’ll sleep better!  Any other mamas suffering that midnight insomnia?  Add a long walk in during the day and you’ll find better sleep at night. 

That being said- here are 4 exercises to add to your third trimester exercise routine (if you already led an active lifestyle).  You’ll notice this third trimester exercise routine focuses mainly on legs and core and there’s a reason- a strong core and base will help you tremendously in labor and delivery!

Third Trimester Exercise Routine | Prenatal Exercise | Healthy Mom | Labor and Delivery | featured by popular Atlanta fitness blogger Happily Hughes

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  1. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    January 4, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Such an awesome resource! I haven’t had a child yet, but I do want to in the future and I want to be sure I’m taking the right steps to stay healthy, me and baby! Pinning this for when I’ll need it, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    January 4, 2016 at 8:32 am

    You are a BOSS. I’ve never been pregnant, but here’s hoping if/when that time eventually comes I’m as fit as you. So excited for baby to come for you!

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
  3. Michelle Rogers says

    January 4, 2016 at 8:48 am

    This is wonderful! I really wish I’d been active and fit when I was pregnant (that was a long time ago!). Happy New Year and best wishes to you and your family 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kiara Catanzaro says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:15 am

    So awesome to see that you’re staying on top of fitness even in the third trimester! Such a great way to stay healthy and connected to your mind and body!

    Reply
  5. Jenn says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:18 am

    This is great information. My little one is going to be eight and the factory is very much closed, but I know plenty of expecting moms will be thrilled to have some new moves for the end of their pregnancies.

    Reply
  6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:28 am

    It’s so amazing how active you’ve stayed throughout your pregnancy. That baby is going to come out so strong and healthy!

    Reply
  7. Margo says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:43 am

    So what are you doing for abs moves? I teach a core class and could use some ideas!

    Reply
  8. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:35 am

    This is great, I wish I would have had something like this when I was pregnant. I didn’t work out much at all, but I had some physical ailments that made most exercise uncomfortable. You are looking adorable!

    Reply
  9. AlexandraFunFit says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:37 am

    I taught at CU Boulder till just before giving birth. I think my students were more nervous than I was.

    Reply
  10. carmy says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:51 am

    I’ve never been pregnant – I can only hope that I have the energy to work out in the third trimester if I do!

    Reply
  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    You look great! I love these ideas and love that you are having a healthy active pregnancy

    Reply
  12. courtney @ eat pray run dc says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    These are great exercises in general, not just for those having a baby soon! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Sara Strand says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    You look amazing! Baby #4 is due in August and my youngest is currently 8 months. I am no way close to being in the physical shape it takes to be pregnant. Add to that and I’m sicker than sick with this one so I just feel miserable.

    Reply
  14. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    January 4, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    you look great! not planning on being pregnant anytime soon but wonderful resource for those currently expecting!

    Reply
  15. Coco says

    January 4, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    I did a LOT of walking my third trimester – including laps around the L&D floor of the hospital. I really think staying active makes a huge difference – these are great ideas for women cleared for activity.

    Reply
  16. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    You look amazing! I exercised as much as I could when I was pregnant. I think it helped a ton with getting back on the road after I gave birth.

    Reply
  17. Markita@Sweshfit says

    January 4, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    You look great! Way to be pregnant and active!

    Reply
  18. Linh {A Beautiful RAWR} says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    Love these exercises! It’s so important to keep your body healthy and fit during pregnancy for your baby and to help with recovery time after he/she arrives.
    -Linh

    Reply
  19. Britany Schulz says

    January 5, 2016 at 6:18 am

    Love this! Whenever the time comes for me to start a family I will definitely be as active as I possibly can throughout the whole pregnancy. You go girl!

    Reply
  20. MCM Mama Runs says

    January 5, 2016 at 6:36 am

    I don’t have a lot of regrets, but if I could go back, the one thing I’d change about my second pregnancy would be to get more exercise. These look like great exercises to be doing even if you aren’t pregnant. BTW, you look fabulous!

    Reply
  21. jill conyers says

    January 5, 2016 at 11:59 am

    You are amazing! I stayed active during 2 pregnancies and I’m convinced that is why I had such easy pregnancies and labor.

    Reply
  22. Janice @ Fitness Cheerleader says

    January 5, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Great workout and you look so good! I did the elliptical and ran through my pregnancies along with some strength training – back then it wasn’t advisable for women to workout during pregnancy so I got a lot of dirty looks at the gym. I had amazingly easy deliveries though so it was so worth it 🙂

    Reply
  23. Patty @ Reach Your Peak says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Great exercise ideas! I love seeing healthy and fit mamas 🙂 I dont’ have children yet but know when I do I want to be active as much as possible.

    Reply
  24. Liz Jo says

    January 6, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    you are gorgeous!!! it’s so important to be active in pregnancy, and I was to a point, but I didn’t exercise as much as I should have. These are great exercises to do while pregnant, and even when you’re not.

    liz @ sundays with sophie

    Reply
  25. Cameron Proffitt says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:36 am

    You are amazing!! Definitely will need this tips one day! You look amazing and are such a trooper/inspiration staying fit throughout your pregnancies.

    Cameron Proffitt

    Reply
  26. Amanda says

    January 7, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    This is awesome! I will definitely be saving this page for future references! By the way, love the athletic top!

    xx
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Reply
  27. Celina @ My Cajun Trinity says

    January 18, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Love this! I hope to stay active when and if I get pregnant. I’m definitely going to pin! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply

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Push up to high five 4x:30
Crunch to high five 4x1:00 

#womenempoweringwomen #workoutathome #postpartumfitness
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Deadlift 3x12 
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