You might be wondering if it is safe for you to exercise during pregnancy and after you deliver. The short answer is yes, it is totally safe for you to exercise. However, you will have to consider your body and how it reacts to training as you will be working out for two now! 

For prenatal training, there are a few things you can do ahead of pregnancy and during the first weeks of your pregnancy.  When carrying a baby, your center of gravity will shift, and your back is going to do a lot more work than it is used to as the front side of your body becomes heavier. It is therefore a good idea to strengthen your back (lower and upper back), and it is also a good idea to strengthen your pelvic floor. We know that pregnancy fragilizes the pelvic floor and this can lead to incontinence later. It is a good idea to start with pelvic floor exercises before the pregnancy to make sure it is strong enough. Remember that you will be carrying more than just your own body weight, so it is a good idea to strengthen your legs, so it does not get too challenging to get around once you are pregnant. For example, walking around and going up a flight of stairs might get much harder while pregnant so making sure your legs are strong enough to support the work is important. 

It is safe to exercise during pregnancy. During the later months of your pregnancy, you might want to avoid jumping as it could potentially result in some complications. It might also not be comfortable since you are now carrying a tiny human inside of you. You can, however, keep your training up and train almost all the way until you deliver with a few modifications along the way and a decrease in the intensity. This will help keep your training habits up and keep your body moving which could help with your mental health as well.

Your post natal training will depend on the way you gave birth. If you gave birth naturally, you could start exercising as soon as a few days after you delivered, assuming your doctor gave you a green light. If you delivered through a C section, it should take a few weeks before you are fully recovered and able to workout again. Your doctor will clear you as soon as you are ready, and you will be able to start doing light movements and pelvic floor exercises. 

Remember that through your whole pregnancy, the best tool guide is your body, so listen to it! Push as hard as you feel comfortable pushing but listen when it tells you to slow down and rest up. Your trainer will help guide you through the whole process by delivering safe and enjoyable exercises!