Any recommendations for online exercise classes while pregnant?

[WarriorsComeOutToPlayaaay]

Hello, I’m approaching my second trimester and want to do some exercises classes as I know it’s good for me and the baby. I was knackered during the first trimester so anything more than a walk was out of the question but I am feeling a bit more energetic now and would like to start doing a little more while I can.

Unfortunately there are zero classes in person where I live so online classes are my only option.

I am 40, size 12 (prior to pregnancy), not particularly active pre pregnancy but wasn’t in terrible shape either. I am looking for something that is quite easygoing to start with.

YouTube has so many classes I don’t really know where to start so any recommendations would be appreciated! TIA.

Hello - this isn’t youtube or anything but it’s an app called Reformed with Sophie - she does amazing pre natal and post natal workouts. I think it’s around £17 a month but a free trial to see if you like it! but well worth it. I’ve used it when not pregnant and intend to do so throighout my pregnancy (if I can be bothered 🤣) she’s great and really engaging and encouraging!

If you’re on Instagram, follow bumpsandburpees - she has loads of free classes under her videos, suitable for all stages of pregnancy and beyond

Pregnancy and postpartum TV. Great workout

instagram.com/bumpsandburpees?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

and under videos, click on “series” and there are options for cardio, strength, weights etc.

Watching!

Hi @WarriorsComeOutToPlayaaay

I use the sweat app. She's just released a pregnancy safe program a few months ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm only managing 1-2 a week at the moment but hoping that'll change once I get to the second trimester. 🤞😅

Thanks so much for the responses so far!

Lucy flow yoga (online) is great (cost involved)

Lucy Wyndham Read on YouTube has some pregnancy workouts.

Lucy Wyndham Read

Joe wicks did some specific pregnancy ones on YouTube with his wife when she was pregnant

I started the Sweat app pregnancy programme in my second trimester too. Really enjoying it so far although you do pay for it - 14.99 a month I think.
I like the fact it’s a weekly programme tailored to each stage, it’s not repetitive like some of them and there’s also stretching and ‘extras’ you can do on it

@Excited423 very impressed you’re managing to do some in your 1st trimester , I barely got off the sofa in mine 😅

😂 Good to know it gets better. I've definitely spent a lot more time on the couch and in bed than normal the past while. 😅

We have apple+ I think it's called? and they have a whole section for pregnancy! V handy

Lucy flow yoga is great (subscription)
Or yoga with Adriene on you tube, she has some pregnancy videos

I can definitely recommend bumpsandburpees. I start following her and it really good and reassuring. Just finished my 2nd Trismester and really struggling with low back pain. Good luck

Pilates by Georgia (small subscription fee per month) she is a chartered physio who focuses on post natal and antenatal pilates.