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WOD Mommy Workout

WOD Mommy Workout

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Trying to Conceive? Exercise to Optimize Fertility

Week 1 - Days 1-5: Menstruation Aim to sleep for 30 minutes more than usual during this part of your cycle. If cramps make exercise seem unbearable, opt for total rest or a gentle walk. Days One ... Continue Reading

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C-Section Recovery: Restorative Sequences for New Moms

Phase 1: Week 1, Day 1 Phase 1: Supine Exercise and Walking Focus This two-week phase focuses on reconnecting with the transverse abdominal muscles with simple supine exercises you can do in bed. You ... Continue Reading

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Mommy and Me Workouts for Moms On the Go

Click Here for the Mommy and Me Workouts 6-Week Cycle These workouts are designed for moms with babies and toddlers at home. They are functional, effective training routines you can do with little ones ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 6

Week 6 Day 1 45 minute brisk walk/run Day 2 3 Rounds: One-arm row x 15/side Single leg deadlift x 15 Day 3 Yoga: Vinyasa Flow (omit ab bicycles) Day 4 3 Rounds: Single leg ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 5

This week, we begin phase two. Week 5 Day 1 3 Rounds: 2-handed kettlebell swing x 20 Clean and press x 15/side 20 minute brisk walk or run Day 2 45 minute brisk walk or run Day ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 4

Week 4 Day 1 3 Rounds: Wall sit: 20 seconds Glute bridge x 15 – slow and controlled, with a yoga block between your knees Side plank x 10 seconds per side – Use your non-supporting arm for ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 3

Week 3 Day 1 Side-lying leg raises x 20 per side Lunges x10 per side Push up on the wall x 20 Lunge with twist x 10 per side Hang from a bar x20 seconds Single leg deadlift x 10 per side – ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 2

Week 2 Day 1 A. 3 rounds: Australian pull up x 10 Crawling (hands and knees) – 1 minute Plank against the wall – 20 seconds Wall ball x 10 – Use a light ball for these. They shouldn’t ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Diastasis Recti Recovery, Week 1

Week 1 Day 1 A. 3 Rounds: Wall sit: 20 seconds Glute bridge x 15 – slow and controlled, with a yoga block between your knees Side plank x 10 seconds per side – Use your non-supporting arm for ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 40

Week 40, Day 1 A. 3 Rounds: Burpee x 10 (modify with wall if needed) Box Jump/Step Ups x 15 30 sec. Side plank R/L 1/2 mile jog B. 3 Rounds: Inchworm x 1 minute Mountain climbers x ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 39

Week 39, Day 1 A. Every minute on the minute for 10 minutes: 10 Squats 10 Push Ups Jog in place between sets B.  5-4-3-2-1 reps: Walking Lunge w/twist One Legged Deadlift R/L Pull ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 38

Week 38, Day 1 A. 3 Rounds: Burpee x 10 Box Jump/Step Ups x 15 30 sec. Side plank R/L 1/2 mile jog B. 3 Rounds: Inchworm x 1 minute Mountain climbers x 20 Downward dog x 30 ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 37

Week 37, Day 1 A. Every minute on the minute for 10 minutes: 10 Squats 10 Push Ups Jog in place between sets B.  5-4-3-2-1 reps: Walking Lunge w/twist One Legged Deadlift R/L Pull ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 36

Week 36, Day 1 A. 4 Rounds: Glute Bridge w/Leg Raised x 10 R/L Side Plank x 30 sec R/L Max attempt Push Ups Max attempt Pull Ups B. 500m Run C. Double Rack Carry 50m x ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 35

Week 35, Day 1 A. 3 Rounds: Burpee x 10 Box Jump/Step Ups x 15 30 sec. Side plank R/L 1/2 mile jog B. 3 Rounds: Inchworm x 1 minute Mountain climbers x 20 Downward dog x 30 ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 34

Week 34, Day 1: Bodyweight Circuit 1 and Weighted Carries A. Every minute on the minute for 10 minutes: 10 Squats 10 Push Ups Jog in place between sets B.  5-4-3-2-1 ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 33, Day 3

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 33, Day 2

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 33, Day 1

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 32, Day 3

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 32, Day 2

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 32, Day 1

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 31, Day 3

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 – Week 31, Day 2

This cycle of pregnancy workouts is designed for women who have previous experience with strength training and yoga and want to integrate a range of exercise modalities. The third trimester workouts focus ... Continue Reading

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