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Prenatal Treadmill Workout

2 Jun

Don’t judge a workout by its title. “Prenatal” does not mean easy folks. This walking treadmill workout is a full-blast, 30-minute cardio circuit that will kick anyone’s booty – pregnant or not! I love making this prenatal treadmill workout a part of my weekly routine to get in some intense increased heart rate action. You’ll never look at walking the same…

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This workout may say 'prenatal' but it is a butt-kicking, 30-minute cardio circuit that will challenge anyone. It's a perfect workout when you can't run but still want to reach your target heart rate quick! Blast calories with these butt-kicking intervals

Since running is officially out for me at this stage in the game due to my massive belly and weak pelvic floor, I’ve been craving a cardio-based workout that can still challenge me. Ummm yeah this is it. Not only can I reach my target heart rate just as quickly as I do running, I am also working my booty by varying the incline of the treadmill.

This isn’t a mall walking and chatting type of workout. It’s not a one-size-fits-all stroll either. This is a ‘Lululemon is having a flash sale’ or ‘your kid is out of diapers and sitting on the brand new couch’ or ‘someone is reaching for the last cupcake’ kind of get-your-butt-moving workout.

So yeah, I look like the crazy lady swinging her arms profusely as I try to battle my way through this sucker. But my flailing arms/wings and lamaze-like breathing is better than pee’ing my pants or falling on my face, right?!

This routine starts nice and easy with a 3 minute warm up, then turns up the intensity with varying inclines and speeds. If you need to modify to make it less challenging, adjust the speed to a slower pace. Walking at a 4.5 mph pace with a decent incline is not a stroll in the park, so be mindful of your abilities and work up to your goal speed if needed.

Liking what you see and looking for other low-impact cardio machine workouts? Try this 20 Minute Cardio Elliptical WorkoutΒ or the Sweatfest Stair Stepper Circuit.

Here is the breakdown for the prenatal treadmill workout again. Get that booty walkin’!

This workout may say 'prenatal' but it is a butt-kicking, 30-minute cardio circuit that will challenge anyone. It's a perfect workout when you can't run but still want to reach your target heart rate quick! Blast calories with these butt-kicking intervals

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I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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  1. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    June 2, 2016 at 5:25 am

    omg you just had me laughing so hard hahaha…youre so funny! This seriously looks hard pregnant or not!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:55 am

      It IS! I mean, I try not to look like a crazy person when I work out, but sometimes it just HAPPENS!

      Reply
  2. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    June 2, 2016 at 6:29 am

    I’m definitely not pregnant and will not be for a veryyyy long time but this sounds like it would kick my butt too haha! Your a beast!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Hahaha fair enough. I promise you don’t have to be pregnant or even have that on your radar to get a good workout with this πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Susannah says

    June 2, 2016 at 10:55 am

    This is great! I’m definitely keeping it in mind for my next pregnancy! <3

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:54 am

      I hope you do Susannah! Thanks πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Hilarie Z says

    June 2, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    get it girl! definitely keeping this in mind for my next pregnancy! Walking is such a great workout (pregnant or not!).

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:54 am

      I always felt like such a wuss walking, but it really is a great workout. Especially with any sort of incline! Thanks Hilarie!

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:20 am

    Wow, you are a tough pregnant woman! This looks seriously tough.

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Yes, it is tough – not gonna lie! But the challenge is definitely worth the outcome!

      Reply
  6. Greta says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Wow! What a great workout! Will definitely pass this along to my preggo friends.

    Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:53 am

      Thanks so much Greta!

      Reply
  7. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

    June 3, 2016 at 7:51 am

    No babies here, but this looks like it would be a killer glute/hammy workout!

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Don’t need babies to do this baby! πŸ˜‰ It’s a killer glute/hammy workout for sure!

      Reply
  8. Trish says

    June 3, 2016 at 8:55 am

    This looks like such a great, vigorous workout! I have never seriously tried treadmill workouts, but find this very inspiring.

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:52 am

      I hope you do try this Trish! It’s great to get some intense cardio action in, without having to full on RUN. Thanks!

      Reply
  9. cara says

    June 3, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Great workout for expecting mamas! I always loved walking when I was pregnant, it seemed like it helped ease any pressure. πŸ™‚

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:51 am

      YES! Oh man, that pressure. It’s the weirdest thing. Thanks Cara!

      Reply
  10. Amanda | Glitter & Spice says

    June 3, 2016 at 11:07 am

    This looks like an awesome workout! I can’t run due to my knees, so I’m always looking for new walking workouts. Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚
    XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:51 am

      This would be perfect for you Amanda! Glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  11. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    June 3, 2016 at 11:55 am

    You are killing it with the infographics! Really nicely done. Plus you’re really pretty.:-)

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Oh stop that! Thanks Heather – you’re the best!

      Reply
  12. Blair says

    June 3, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Clearly I’m not pregnant (nor do I plan to be EVER AGAIN), but I’m totally doing this workout this weekend. I love using the incline feature on the treadmill because it seriously makes me SWEAT. Sometimes it’s nice to have a lower impact workout and walking is perfect for that. WIN!

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    • Chrissa says

      June 6, 2016 at 11:49 am

      EVER AGAIN?! Are you suuuuuuure? πŸ˜‰ I hope this one kicked your booty Blair! It is nice to have a low-impact workout sometimes, one that is still effective and tough!

      Reply
  13. Giselle Schroer says

    June 8, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I HATE walking so these types of workouts are right up my alley as I near the end and can’t run anymore!

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    • Chrissa says

      June 9, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Glad this is helpful for you Giselle! All that PRESSURE towards the end makes running seem impossible and even walking hard! Good luck with your upcoming arrival!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Rosemary says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Pregnancies are long in my past and now I’m just old! And this workout just kicked my butt!!!

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    • Chrissa says

      June 16, 2016 at 10:14 am

      LOL!! Old is a relative term πŸ˜‰ Glad this workout gave you a good booty-kickin’! That’s saying a lot since you run MARATHONS for Pete’s sake!

      Reply

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