TRAINING THROUGH PREGNANCY

Whether you’re pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or perhaps just interested about training while pregnant - this is the blog for you!

The main consideration for athletes taking classes while pregnant is tailoring the workouts to their needs. You can still train while pregnant. However, as you get further into your pregnancy, you may need to adjust the movements and intensity of your workouts.

Every pregnancy is different and every athlete is different. What works for someone, may not work for you. Everyone should do movements they’re comfortable performing. We encourage members who are pregnant to click here and begin learning alternatives to common exercise movements seen in classes.

Here are some things to consider while training pregnant.

  • Safety is the most important priority for mama and baby.

  • If you can no longer do a movement, try not to get frustrated and remind yourself of your healthy body and what it’s currently doing.

  • Everyday will be different. You will need to make adjustment to your workouts based on how you feel each day.

  • Listen to your body, if you're not comfortable with an exercise - ask your coach to change it for you and they will happily do so.

For more information on staying healthy and training while pregnant, check out these articles -

BirthFit
https://www.birthfit.com/

Pregnancy: A Practical Guide for Scaling
https://journal.crossfit.com/article/cfj-pregnancy-a-practical-guide-for-scaling

Her Nutrition
https://www.hernutrition.ca/

Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/pregnancy/guide-healthy-pregnancy.html

Baby Center
https://www.babycenter.ca/pregnancy

Crossfit & Pregnant
https://crossfitandpregnant.com/

*Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to replace medical advice. 
We encourage all athletes to consult with their doctor before making decisions regarding exercising while pregnant.

Coach Sam

Sam