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I can't position myself as an expert in pregnancy wellness since I've only been pregnant once (and that was almost 10 years ago!) I didn't exactly "breeze" through pregnancy either. I was beyond exhausted and extremely nauseated my first trimester. For the first few months I threw up everyday, quickly lost 10 pounds and barely had enough energy to climb the stairs. By the time the nausea eased I had acquired "rebound" appetite and major gallbladder attacks. Let's just say I just wasn't a very happy camper...especially in the beginning.

However, one thing I did manage to do....throughout my entire pregnancy...was some form of exercise. I had to let my body dictate what I could and couldn't do because on some days it was just a major struggle to do a downward dog, but on other days I felt surprisingly energetic and strong. On the days I felt up to it, I managed to get some pretty tough workouts in. In fact, the morning I gave birth I exercised to The Firm workout video! I had a natural delivery (which was NOT fun) and then I was on the floor of the hospital on a yoga mat the very next day.

Exercise (and nursing) definitely helped me get my body back very quickly. However, the most challenging part was fitting fitness in after baby arrived! All of a sudden the length of my days shot from 24-hours right down to 10. Fitting in fitness became "Project Impossible." Staying physically fit isn't easy for anyone, but trust me... it's especially challenging for new moms. This is why multi-tasking workouts are an absolute necessity for mommy after baby.

Total Body Multi-Tasking Mommy Toning Workout

I've asked co-owner of Fitness Redefined and my good friend, Marissa Lysaght, (who is five months pregnant herself!) and also a nationally certified personal training specialist with a Master's Degree in Maternal and Child Health to design a "multi-tasking pre and post natal circuit training workout" that you can do at home with minimal equipment.

Marissa's total-body conditioning and core training workout can be done at home (while baby naps!) This workout targets core muscles in your abdominal region in addition to the large metabolically active muscles of your legs, hips, chest, back and arms (strengthening the large muscles will help you burn more calories, even during rest.)

While it's best to start a fitness program (including these exercises) BEFORE you even get pregnant, the workout program is good for both prenatal and postnatal women. These exercises are recommended for women with no known contraindications, and should be followed according to your own body cues. If you are pregnant, you can begin the exercises slowly. Again, let your body be your guide; never over-exert yourself and avoid doing any movements that cause pain.

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Fitness workouts should be focused around Total-body Conditioning and Core Training

What do I mean by "core training?"

True core training involves movements that trigger a deep muscle called the Tranverse Abdominus that acts as a girdle to support the spine. This is the best muscle to target if you want to achieve a flat stomach and minimize the stretching and tearing of the superficial muscles that happens during pregnancy.

Think Multitasking!

It's time to think outside the box. There are many great core training exercises that not only target the abs but also work bigger muscle groups like the legs, hips, chest, back and arms.

We're busy! Why focus your energy isolating body parts when you get more results in less time?

Avoid performing exercises lying flat on your back after your 1st Trimester

This rule has many of us confused, because so many of the recommended pregnancy fitness exercises out there have us lying on a mat, working our abs.

The key to this rule is to avoid lying motionless. There are several great exercises that can still be performed lying on your back after the 1st trimester.

Listen to your body. If you feel uncomfortable, simply roll over to your side.

Consult your doctor before starting any fitness program

It's always important to receive clearance from your doctor before starting a program.

Most women can workout safely throughout pregnancy; however some high-risk conditions require rest and the avoidance of fitness-related activities.

The Ultimate Mommy Multi-tasking Workout

Equipment

A playground ball, weighted medicine ball or light dumbbell

Resistance Band

Stability Ball

Yoga or fitness mat

Core Training Circuit for Moms (Repeat 3 times through)

Squat with Push (15 Reps)

Compound Band Row (15-20 Reps)

Step and Press (16 Reps)

Stability Ball Bridge (15-20 Reps)

Bonus Move: Add some extra calorie burning by slipping in 15-30 seconds of cardio between each exercise. (Try jumping rope, jogging in place or just stepping with high knees for a lower impact move)

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Firm: Total Body Makeover - $12.99 Includes:The Firm: Total Body - Time Crunch Workout (1990) The Firm: Cardio Party (2007) The Firm: Hard Core Fusion (2007) The Firm: Sculpt-Ilates (2008) The Firm: Total Body - Time Crunch Workout In this installment from The Firm, instructors Susan Harris and Kai Soremekun lead the viewer in a total body workout. Soremekun gives instruction in floor and step aerobics, while Harris leads the weights and cool-down sessions. All of the major muscle groups are targeted. The viewer will alternate between demanding aerobics and weight and standing floor workouts and can control the intensity of the workout by varying the amount of weight used. Equipment needed is an aerobic step, dumbbells, and optional ankle weights. ~ Linda J. Shriver, Rovi The Firm: Cardio Party This fitness program offers a fun, high energy cardio workout designed to burn as many calories as possible in a 40-minute time frame. Though the workout is appropriate for intermediate exercisers, beginner modifications allow people in all levels of fitness to participate. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi The Firm: Hard Core Fusion Including a 55-minute comprehensive workout as well as a 35-minute "express" workout, this fitness program offers a cardio section for calorie and fat burning, as well as body shaping strength training section targeting all areas of the body. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi The Firm: Sculpt-Ilates This 50-minute workout uses the principles of Pilates and incorporates the use of a band in order to encourage maximum fat burning and muscle toning results in the shortest amount of time. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

The Firm: Total Body Toner - $12.99 Firm: Total Body Toner features exercise expert Annie Del Rio Pointer leading the viewer through a workout that instructs how to add resistance training to a training regimen in order to increase one's lean muscle mass which will in turn burn more fat. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Firm: Total Body Time Crunch $10.99 The Firm - Total Body Time-Crunch DVD New Format: DVD Rating: Not Rated Genre: Fitness Runtime: 45 Year: 2007 Release Date: 2007-09-04

Firm Total Body Time Crunch $8.76 Rated: NASynopsis: TOTAL BODY TIME-CRUNCH is part of the "Transfirming" workout series, a method pioneered by fitness company The Firm . This full-body workout, led by instructor Rebekah Sturkie, combines cardio moves, weight training, aerobics exercises, and strength training intervals.

Firm: Total Body Toner $10.98 Format: DVD Rating: Not Rated Genre: Fitness Runtime: 40 Year: 2007 Release Date: 2007-12-04

FIRM:TOTAL BODY TONER BY FIRM (DVD) $19.83 Resistance techniques are essential to achieving a tighter firmer body and Annie Del Rio Pointer is the master at demonstrating the ideal techniques to get people there. Not only do these routines help to slim down and sculpt problem areas, they also increase metabolism so those extra calories wont turn to fat. A better, firmer body is a realistic goal with these effective moves that use just a little bit of resistance to burn a whole lot of calories. Artist: FIRM Genre: Exercise/Fitness Rating: NR Release Date: 4DEC2007

Firm Total Body Transfirmation Kit $49.99 This total body "transfirmation" kit with adjustable cardio weights will help you fight unwanted flab and trim and tone your entire body all with the power of synergy training. The set features four workout programs including Hi-Def Sculpt, a body shaping exercise taught by Annie Lee , Cardio Overdrive, a low impact workout taught by Alison Davis , Hard Core Fusion, an alternating cardio and sculpting workout taught by Allie Del Rio Pointer and a bonus program Cardio Party taught by six Firm instructors. This comprehensive set includes an adjustable 8lb. weight set, a carrying case and the Success Weight Loss Guide . (4 DVD/Weights/Case/Book) approx. 3 hrs.

The Firm - Total Body Toner (DVD) $22.51 Resistance techniques are essential to achieving a tighter firmer body and Annie Del Rio Pointer is the master at demonstrating the ideal techniques to get people there. Not only do these routines help to slim down and sculpt problem areas, they also increase metabolism so those extra calories won`t turn to fat. A better, firmer body is a realistic goal with these effective moves that use just a little bit of resistance to burn a whole lot of calories.

The Firm: Total Muscle Shaping - $14.99 Fight fat the Firm way as master instructor Stephanie Huckabee alternates between muscle shaping and fat blasting techniques specifically designed to give viewers the best of both worlds. Utilizing both upper-and-lower body movements that combine with dumbbells to target both small and large muscles, this fifty-minute workout includes both the Firm box and dumbbells (while supplies last). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The Firm: Total Body Time-Crunch - $12.99 Designed for individuals who are short on time, this fitness program incorporates bursts of high-intensity cardio moves with strength-training exercises. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

The Firm: Total Body Makeover (DVD) $21.99 Description not available.

The Firm: Total Body - Super Cardio Mix - $14.99 This video offers seventeen different exercises that, when done all together, delivers a complete body workout in about sixty minutes. The DVD allows viewers to program a workout tailored to individual exercise needs. There is a balance of weight lifting exercises and cardiovascular movements. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

N01097163 The Firm Body Sculpting System 2 Total Sculpt Plus Abs $30.67 Original Title: The Firm Body Sculpting System 2 Total Sculpt Plus Abs. Actors: Jennier Carmen. Format: DVD. Format Size: Fullscreen. Runtime: 60 Mins. Language: English. Region code: Region 1 (United States Canada Bermuda U.S. territories). Discs: 1. Rating: Unrated. Genre: Fitness. Subgenre: Educational. Release Year: 2003.

The Firm - Body Sculpting System 2 - Total Sculpt Plus Abs DVD New $8.99 The Firm - Body Sculpting System 2 - Total Sculpt Plus Abs DVD New Format: DVD Runtime: 60 Year: 2003 Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO

Barbara Currie - Total Body Plan (DVD) $4.43 The 'Total Body Plan' that will shape and tone your entire body. It is split into five sequences: '15 Minute Firm Up', 'Flat Stomach Plan', 'Hip And Thigh Plan', '5 Minute Facial' and 'Total Body And Mind Plan'. Cast List: Barbara Currie (Pres/Narr) Running Time: 93 min

FIRM CARDIO TO GO KIT $17.21 Rated: NASynopsis: With today s busy schedules, The FIRM Cardio-To-Go is the perfect solution. Lightweight and compact for easy storage in a closet or in a suitcase, you ll be able to work out anywhere and anytime. The FIRM Master Instructor Annie Lee will show you how to use the intense 10-minute workouts to lose weight and sculpt your body. It s all here in an easy-to-carry, fun and fresh kit. The SLIM WITHOUT THE GYM DVD includes four 10-minute workouts! BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT works on sculpting and shaping a firm butt.ARMED & DANGEROUS targets the upper body and blasts away the fat. TUMMY TUCK helps shed fat and create lean and flat abs. TOTAL BODY BURN burns up to 135 calories in only 10 minutes.

Quick Fix: Hit the Spot - Total Body Workout - $9.99 Designed for super-active individuals with busy schedules and hectic lives who wish to trim, hone and sculpt their bodies, the exercise release Quick Fix: Hit the Spot - Total Body Workout presents three 10-minute routines, each one targeting a different area of one's physique. The first regimen enables the participant to build lean and firm leg muscles and tone the upper body; the second regimen constitutes a cardio workout that dramatically raises the participant's heart rate and burns fat; and the third regimen is designed to sculpt, tone and trim the lower body. Certified fitness trainer Jessica Poirier hosts. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Belly Dance Total Workout for Body Shaping - $14.99 Professional bellydancer and certified fitness expert Samra Iara hosts the at-home fitness release Belly Dance Total Workout for Body Shaping, in which she teaches viewers how to use the classic art of belly dancing to firm and strengthen one's core abdominal muscles, and tone and sculpt one's arms, chest, shoulders and upper dorsals. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Firm Get Chisel'd $8.76 Rated: NASynopsis: Get Chisel d as you get the cuts and curves that give your body its sexy shape. This workout targets the muscles that give you the shape you ve always wanted! The FIRM Master Instructor Rebekah Sturkie leads you through energizing intervals of power push cardio sequences mixed with energizing and functional body-sculpting moves. You ll blast away fat while you shape long lean muscles, rev up your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day. Get strong sculpted and defined with this total body-conditioning program.

Yogalates - Total Body Toner $5.99 Yogalates - Total Body Toner

Total Body $12.52 Rated: NRSynopsis: Total Body Sculpt PLUS is the rarely seen hour-long version of Total Body Sculpt with Gilad.Each DVD features two complete 45 minutes commercial-free workouts as seen on TV that will shock your muscles into the best shape ever!Gilad guides you through these workouts expertly as only he can. You are always aware of the exact muscle you are working and of the proper form in order to get every last ounce of benefit from your workout.

The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women $5.82 Defined arms; sleek shoulders; flat, tight abs; lean, firm legs -- this is the shape that women want to get from their workouts. World-renowned trainer Hector Roca and owner Bruce Silverglade bring Gleason's Gym's boxing secrets to your home with The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women , outlining a step-by-step program that gets any woman into knockout shape -- fitter, faster, and firmer than ever in just four weeks! Boxing is not only a dynamic fitness program but also a powerful addition to other fitness routines. Using unique combinations of muscle groups and both aerobic and weight training movements, boxing works out the entire body at one time. You'll lose weight; build lean, toned muscle; improve cardiovascular fitness; and feel physically and emotionally stronger all at once. Roca and Silverglade break down all the boxing basics, from how to make a fist and how to stand, to more advanced boxing moves and various ways of jumping rope and include a nutritional plan to maximize results. The Gleason's Gym Total Body Boxing Workout for Women offers the ultimate workout for women who want to look their best, feel their best, and be their best.

The Firm: Body Sculpt - $14.99 Jennifer Carman hosts this installment of the popular Firm workout series that targets the entire body with a plan for building lean muscle mass through weights, repetition, and various tempos. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

Firm 500 Calorie Workout $8.76 Rated: NASynopsis: Get ready for a high energy, high powered workout! Watch the extra pounds disappear with this total body cardio and sculpting workout that will burn 500 calories or more in just one workout session! The FIRM Master Instructor Kelsie Daniels leads you through ultra-effective intervals of powerful cardio and muscle-toning moves to burn calories faster than ever before. By using light hand weights, you ll build lean muscle that will increase your metabolism and burn more calories faster than ever before. You ll even burn calories long after your workout is over by revving up your metabolism. Get ready to sweat and sculpt your body slim in record time.

Crunch Burn & Firm Pilates $9.75 Rated: NRSynopsis: Welcome to CRUNCH Fitness! Now you can get a Pilates body faster than ever with this revolutionary workout. Everyone knows that Pilates is great for creating longer, leaner muscles. But we’ve taken Pilates to a whole new level by adding some unique “Burn & Firm” elements to this workout! We begin with standing Pilates exercises blended with some simple danceinspired moves for a cardio-blasting “Burn” segment. Second, we add light hand weights to gently speed up the total body toning and re-shaping effect of Pilates. That’s where the “Firm”comes in. Don’t worry, this Pilates routine is still low-impact, easy-to-follow, and won’t leave you feeling drained like traditional cardio and weight training. Best of all, because this program multi-tasks, it makes the most of every minute of your workout time. With Burn & Firm Pilates you can finally get that sleek, lean, elegant body fast from a workout that leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized. All Fitness Levels. A set of light hand weights and a mat are recommended. The CRUNCH Philosophy: The CRUNCH fitness program welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size or ability. We created a workout environment that is not competitive or judgmental. Enjoy these favorite classes with imaginative instructors in an atmosphere that makes working out fun. Meet the instructor: Ellen Barrett, instructor at CRUNCH New York. Certified Pilates and fitness instructor and founder of buffgirlfitness.com. Fitness philosophy: Strive to be the best version of yourself. Favorite splurge food: Anything peanut butter.

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The Firm: Dangerous Curves Ahead - $14.99 This fitness program offers four workouts: a 55-minute total body workout incorporating cardio and toning, as well as a 35-minute all cardio program, and a 30-minute sculpting section. Also included is a 25-minute Express Core Cardio Workout that puts its focus on toning and strengthening the abdominal muscles. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Crunch Burn & Firm Pilates DVD $19.98 Burn & Firm Pilates led by Ellen Barrett begins with standing Pilates exercises blended with some simple dance-inspired moves for a cardio-blasting "Burn" segment. Then use light hand weights to gently speed up the total body toning and re-shaping effect of Pilates. This routine is low-impact, easy-to-follow and won't leave you feeling drained like traditional cardio and weight training. (DVD) approx. 52 mins.

Body Sculpt: Total Body Fitness - Dolby $7.99 Body Sculpt: Total Body Fitness - Dolby

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