Pregnoid training day 1

Yesterday was my first day to train with my personal trainer, Chris. I absolutely believe in the benefits of exercising while pregnant:
Reduces backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling
Increases energy and stamina
Lifts your spirits and balances your mood
Improves posture
Helps build better muscle tone and strength
Promotes better sleep
Gves you a sense of control and self-confidence
Provides you with time for yourself to do something for yourself
Increases blood and oxygen flow to the placenta

In addition to keeping you fit and healthy now, regular activity during pregnancy also helps improve your ability to cope with the rigors of labor. And after baby is born, it is easier for you to get back in shape if you've been staying fit all along.

Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

At my gym there are currently three other pregnant women who are in training. My first session with Chris was awesome. We worked on chest and abs. Chris showed me a whole new set of exercises I wouldn't have even thought of and pushed me outside of my comfort zone with regard to while machines and exercises I was familiar with. Taking my doctor's advice into consideration, we came up with a safe way to work out my abs. Today I am moderately sore in my chest and abs, but it's the good kind of sore. The kind that lets you know you really did something good for yourself.

Today I went to the gym and just did a set of abs and my usual 35 minutes of cardio. My next appointment is tomorrow, where I hope we will focus on ass, legs and abs.