A Baby Update

As many of you already know, Tommy and I are expecting our 2nd baby on April 30th. That means I only have 8 1/2 weeks to go! I can't tell you how (mentally) ready I am to start training hard again. I am feeling like a house right now even though to most I am still pretty small for a 32 weeker.


So far I have gained about 25 pounds. Last time I maxed at 30. I am comfortable with that. It didn't take long to lose it before and I expect the same this time.


For those of you wondering about kettlebells and pregnancy I can offer up this advice:

Don't start using the bell for the first time when you get pregnant. But don't stop if you are already proficient at it.


I continue to swing, do get ups, squats and presses. I have just reduced the weight a bit and listen to my body. If it hurts, don't do it. Common sense rules.


One of the biggest differences this time around is how my lower back feels. With my first, I was not using kettlebells or doing Z Health and my back was always crunched up and hurting. This time, I have not had any back pain (except for one instance where my ego took over and I squatted with too much weight....stuuuuuupid!) I seriously think everyone should consider doing R-Phase Z drills while prego. It has worked better than yoga, stretching, foam rolling and message for me.

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WOW-Supersetting Exercises

Today's Workout at HeadSTRONG Athletics:
Do 1A-C. Rest after C for 45 sec-1 min. Repeat 2-3 Rounds. Move to next set (#2) of Exercises. **Please note that I am 32 weeks pregnant at this point.

1A. Squats (Prisoner or Front with KB's or Sandbags) 1 Minute
1B. KB See Saw Presses 30 sec
1C. Plank 30 sec

2A. Runner's Lunge (holding KBs or Sandbag) 30 sec. each leg
2B. Alternating Bent Over Rows (2 KBs) 30 sec
2C. Pinwheels (Alternating Dynamic Side Plank) 30 sec.

3A. Deadlifts (2 KBs) 30 sec.
3B. Get up sit up 30 sec. ea. side

Intervals X 4 each:
1. Frog Hops (or Side to Sides) 30 sec.
Rest 30 sec.
2. Front Back Sprints 30 sec.
Rest 30 sec.

See video for demos of exercises


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