44: How to Push Yourself During Workouts While Pregnant

Measuring workout intensity while pregnant can be challenging. You want to stay safe but also have a good workout. Today I walk you through how to have confidence in your workout intensity. We address common concerns, and I debunk common misconceptions. Take a listen and learn about how to prioritize consistency over intensity, the role of The Talk Test, and how to confidently say “I had a good workout”. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Fitness During Pregnancy 03:18 Defining a Good Workout in Pregnancy 16:31 Monitoring Heart Rate and Workout Intensity 22:13 Soreness and Workout Effectiveness 27:23 Running vs. Strength Training During Pregnancy 31:41 Getting Back into Fitness After a Break PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM: https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming Janelle Ahrens + Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist + Fat loss specialist + Personal trainer + Nutritionist for busy women PHASEmpowerment Website:  ⁠www.phasempowerment.com⁠ Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/⁠ Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): ⁠https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en⁠ ⁠https://www.phasempowerment.com/