20 Minute Prenatal Core Workout | First & Second Trimester | Low Impact!

[@venicechandemallol5320]

I love this workout, I have done this workout 5x times a week and sometimes adding other coreworkout from larie during my last pregnancy and it was amazing. The next day after giving birth my tummy returned to its place, it was really impressive. No one could guess that one day before I had a baby inside. Now I am again pregnant and I will do again this workout, because it really works. Thank you Larie!

[@FitbyLarie]

WOW!!!! This is amazing to hear momma. Thank you so much for letting me be apart of your journey ❤️ Keep up the amazing work and congratulations!

[@tong13evelyn]

I've been doing this video along with your other longer ones for about 3 weeks now (now 38 weeks!), this is probably the best prenatal core workout I've come across as it's challenging enough for all trimesters and set at a good pace. Good for those who have been working out before. Thanks!

[@FitbyLarie]

38 weeks! YAS MOMMA! Keep being amazing ❤️🦄✨

[@Marta-tf7nf]

More please! Your workouts are the best on youtube. I am 22 weeks and loving all the prenatal ones!

[@FitbyLarie]

Keep up the great work Marta!

[@jodijohnston6687]

Thank you again Larie! Loved this workout! It's so helpful to have a series of prenatal workouts to access easily - thanks for your generosity! xx

[@FitbyLarie]

I’m so glad you are enjoying them Jodi! Keep up the amazing work ❤️🙌

[@hayleyfuffypants99]

This was actually challenging and I didn’t expect it to be!

[@ExtraAKAtude]

Whoo!!! 16 weeks here and honey I'm feeling the burn! It was definitely challenging for me as I have just started to workout but I'm feeling good. Excited to do more videos.

[@FitbyLarie]

Woohoo!!! Keep up the great work momma! ❤️🙌

[@rital8993]

OMG this is a brilliant workout session, so glad to have come across it. 15 weeks and counting! You'll stay with me until delivery and after! Thank you :)

[@FitbyLarie]

Way to go momma! ❤️🙌

[@lilianasilveiro8099]

I`m in my first trimester and I love this! Doing yoga, workout using your videos and it feels amazing! I love how your stretching yoga helps with back pain!!

[@FitbyLarie]

Keep up the amazing work! ❤️🙌

[@jennyg157]

New subscriber!! I'm in my 2nd trimester with my 2nd, and just started feeling good enough to workout. I'm so excited to try this video and your other prenatals! Thanks for providing so much variety! ❤️🙌🏻

[@FitbyLarie]

Yayyyy so glad you are feeling better! Enjoy this precious time and keep up the great work momma! ❤️👏💪

[@emilym981]

This is great!!! Just found this at 28 weeks and my goal is to be able to get through the whole thing without pausing every 3 minutes 🤪 felt great to get my core activating I feel like this will really help me as I enter into 3rd trimester! Thanks so much Larie!

[@FitbyLarie]

You go momma!!! Just do what you can and you can always slow it down or reduce the range of motion if we need to on some days. You rock, keep up the great work 🙌❤️

[@leilaleila5796]

Same timeline here! Let's do it!

[@nomineb7850]

Like so many others, I completely AGREE!!! This was fun, good paced and challenging! Loooooved it! Thanks so much! Sending love during these unprecedented times xx

[@FitbyLarie]

Woohoo! Keep up the great work momma 🙌❤️🙌

[@leilaleila5796]

Wonderful workout routine! I'm approaching my 3rd trimester of 1st pregnancy. I love the intensity and length of the routine. The only thing I feel I can't do is the standard side plank--with the weight of the belly, it's hard to raise my body up like that. So I adjust my other leg to support. Thank you Larie!

[@FitbyLarie]

Yes, always go for the mod when needed - coming to hand and bottom knee down! Keep up the amazing work momma, you rock! ❤️

[@ananomysxzitadiwata2179]

Wowzers💥! I'm 7 weeks with my 4th pregnancy but our 6th kid 🥰. I took a break from yoga and this workout had me a bit wobbly. But, I think this is just what I needed💯 Definitely incorporating this into my fitness routine. 👍🏽🌺🎉

[@FitbyLarie]

OMG! you’re the definition of “strong as a mother” that’s amazing- keep up the great work!! 🙌👏❤️

[@faithyates1047]

I found this video at around 10 weeks and i love it! I do this three times a week. Thank You! I hope to some day inspire women the way that you do.

[@FitbyLarie]

Awwwww you are so sweet, thank you! You’re already inspiring women by staying strong and active throughout your pregnancy ❤️🙌. You inspire me!!!

[@charlottelevins3653]

LOVE love love your prenatal workouts!! So glad I found you during this wacky time of my life.

[@miriamngombe6955]

Always a great workout! Feels like baby is sweating alongside me 😅 I have followed this routine in my second and now third pregnancy, and it keeps giving. My only major challenge has been the last pose- perhaps due to my weight and height (I am tall and slim but heavy-boned). Thanks for sharing this goodness with the world!

[@FitbyLarie]

If it’s the side plank hip taps, release both knees to the mat to shorten the lever. Make the range of motion slightly smaller as well. (This was before I knew how to amateur edit lol) keep up the great work momma!

[@megtingey221]

Love this workout while I'm in my 3rd tri. Just wish you'd do more similar to it. Need more core exercises. Thanks!!!!

[@FitbyLarie]

Just posted a ten minute prenatal core workout, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ivqayBeMh4r6s

[@coutureitup]

This was amazing! I have strong abs but can’t stand planks and I really liked the standing ab portion. Would love a new standing ab prenatal workout!

[@teemarkidane2486]

Love this workout. I'm about 36 weeks along and this is a challenge but so gooood!!

[@FitbyLarie]

OMG!! 36 weeks?! Way to go momma!!! 👏🙌❤️ so close to meeting your little one eeeeeeeekkkkkkk 🥰

[@beebeeisland]

It looked so easy but man was it difficult! I really enjoyed it though. This can actually be a good way to prepare yourself for labor. If you try to focus on relaxing your shoulders, hands and jaw while your glutes and quadriceps muscles are on fire 🔥 it can’t really be compared but it may help you to practice the mental state needed to get through a contraction in the first hours of labor where your uterus will be contracting but you need to relax all other muscles :)

[@FitbyLarie]

Keep up the great work momma ❤️🙌

[@danielaluz4060]

Beautiful and strong core workout for us! Thank you!

[@sarahgrace3754]

I got super excited when I heard your baby girls' names! Our little rainbow baby is due in Sept. and we are naming her Violet! It was my grandmother's name (who I never got to meet) and we absolutely love it but don't hear it very often 😍💜

[@FitbyLarie]

OMG!! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️ such a small world, we named our Violet after my husband’s grandmother and apparently my little one looks and acts just like her! Keep up the great work momma!

[@Sarah-dm6kj]

I loved this video - in my first trimester right now, I could do most of this (and enjoyed the challenge - it got my blood pumping!) but I've been super drained otherwise hehe

[@FitbyLarie]

Way to go momma 👏👏👏 I was super tired the first trimester too! It gets better, I promise! (Until the last few weeks of that third trimester haha)

[@emilygalbraith5752]

Exercising has always been a challenge for me. I finally hit my stride with yoga and was planning on working more on my core strength when I found out I was pregnant (first time). So I suppose now is as good a time as any to get started! Thank you for this great routine! One thing I'm unsure of - how much stretching should we be doing before and after this workout?

[@otiliacsaki3304]

Love you prenatal workout videos! Challenging but so good :) Thank you

[@yellowbeachgirl]

Great core workout!

[@leajohnson10]

That was really lovely for opening the upper back and side body. Much needed at week 34 with all this side sleeping! I can't wait to sleep on my belly and back again

[@FitbyLarie]

Great job momma 🙌❤️🙌 that is a feeling we take for granted sometimes 💯 so close!!

[@shabnammortazavi1063]

Hi thx for ur great video 🙏I’ve got a question.. im an athlete nd im in the second trimester pregnancy, is it safe for me to keep doing abs work out like plank or crunches??

[@FitbyLarie]

Ehhhhhhh there are more optimal exercises that would serve someone in their second trimester better. You can hold variations of a plank while pregnant as long as you maintain good form. There are great upper body exercises like a push-up that require a high plank position. If your form becomes compromised, I would recommend shortening the lever by releasing the knees or decreasing the angle by taking the hands to an incline position. The “best” exercises may vary from individual to individual as well. I love core exercises that promote a neutral spine like bird dogs (and sometimes deadbugs) as well as any exercise that focuses on a really good breathing pattern to engage the pelvic floor and transverse abdominals This workout has some of my favorites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ivqayBeMh4r6s

[@medgirl17]

Wow! Loved this video! My first time on your channel. These were great & so challenging! I’m in my first trimester! :) And I love your Happy, Positive attitude!! 👌😁💕

[@СинтияКнутова]

Hi Larie!Can this complex on the core be done in the third trimester? Do you have it written that this complex is for first and second trimester, but in the third trimester this complex can't be do?

[@FitbyLarie]

It could be done in the third trimester as long as you don’t experience any signs of core intolerance like coning or tenting. I’d recommend slowing the pace down as well to make a better mind muscle connection ❤️

[@wayNAY87]

This was very challenging (I’m in my first trimester so I’m a little embarrassed to say that) but it was very good. Even though it was for the core I felt my whole body at work.

[@FitbyLarie]

Way to go! This video is challenging not pregnant. Keep up the great work momma!! ❤️🙌

[@wayNAY87]

Thank you @@FitbyLarie !

[@Leanneishere]

Your workouts are challenging but I love it!

[@FitbyLarie]

Yayy! Keep it up mama! 🙌❤️

[@petiske8926]

This is a great core workout!! Love it! Now I am 18 weeks pregnant and I found it very interesting and challenging at the same time. I wish I have found it earlier, but I will keep on do it several times a week. Is this workout also good for muffin top?

[@amyysegoviano4021]

Hi Larie!! I love your prenatal workouts! Im 18 weeks pregos and They've helped me so much and the one i enjoyed the most is your prenatal core workout. I was wondering if maybe you could do a video with leg and core workout. Thank you soo much for your videos! Your the best!! God Bless you:)

[@FitbyLarie]

I’m on it gf!!! As soon as I get over this cold I’m having, I gotcha! Way to go momma, and keep up the amazing work ❤️❤️❤️

[@rizaamalia2566]

I love all of your prenatal workout..it is very usefull..thanks with big hug..

[@FitbyLarie]

Awwww 🥰 yay! Thanks for the kind words and way to go!!! 👏👏👏

[@tortellini225]

Is this safe when you're just under six weeks pregnant? Really looking for low impact ab workouts as I do Orangetheory and the ab work in class is too much for me. It's too many crunches and I don't want to take that risk being so early on with my first pregnancy.

[@FitbyLarie]

Hey momma, this is designed for every trimester, however the tempo of it may be too quick for some which can affect the engagement to the transverse abdominals and pelvic floor. I like this workout (linked) way better especially for connecting the breath to the movement kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ivqayBeMh4r6s it will also gives you some great ideas on how to modify some abdominal work when you’re at your OTF classes! Make sure you let all your coaches know you are pregnant so they can give you some in-person modifications as well (former OTF coach here) Of course always check with your medical professional first. Hope this helps and congrats ❤️

[@vandinikabra5454]

Is it okay to do this workout if I have diastasis recti during pregnancy?

[@FitbyLarie]

It would depend if you’re able to load you’re core correctly during these exercises. You don’t want to do anything that would put pressure up against the linea alba (or downward pressure on the PF). If you notice any signs of pelvic floor or core intolerance during an exercise, I would bypass that exercise for now (signs - coning or tenting down the midline, downward pressure, low back pain, etc) to engage the core think about giving your baby a gentle hug up and in. Most everyone experiences DR during pregnancy (towards the later end at least onxe the rectus has no choice but to expand and make room for growing babe) we just want to 1) not do anything that causes you discomfort 2) not do anything that would make it worse 3) develop bad habits now that would prevent healing of your DR postpartum (number 3 is the big one with most of my clients!) Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions ❤️

[@suraiyaanjum6949]

Being 24 weeks preggo loved ur every workout larie n enjoy it,pls more b lyk pregnancy workout plz💪🔥

[@rubysunshine3344]

Great workout! Im in my 3rd trimester and have pretty much only done yoga so this kicked my butt honestly. Felt great! Thanks!

[@FitbyLarie]

Way to go momma!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@1920sgirl]

Fabulous and I'm nowhere near pregnant (teen is almost 19), but this is a wonderful workout!

[@FitbyLarie]

Thank you, and I agree! Way to go 🙌

[@kessential560]

Hi! I'm 12 weeks pregnant with my first and I already experienced some coning, I don't really understand why😢 Can I still do these exercises, the ones which don't make my abs coning?

[@FitbyLarie]

Hey momma, we want to make sure our transverse abdominal muscles are engaged correctly to prevent this. Your TVA muscles are your deepest core muscles that wrap around your spine like a corset. After getting a good inhale down, on the exhale engage pelvic floor first, then lower TAs, middle TAs, and upper TAs last. It should feel like you’re giving your baby a gentle hug up and in. If you experience any coning or tenting now or postnatal I would not continue with the exercise. Instead back it up and focus more on breath and engagement. I’d also recommend checking this video out kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4ivqayBeMh4r6s ; hope this helps!

[@kessential560]

@@FitbyLarie thank you so much for your answer 🤍

[@ralucabaros3478]

Nice! could you add more Core workouts?

[@FitbyLarie]

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[@beetspeas1929]

Can you use a belly support brace while doing this? Im on my 3rd pregnancy and feel like my hips are going to fall off.

[@FitbyLarie]

If it feels better than yes 100% Also, we can do a couple things to make it feel better on your hips. 1- brace yourself with one hand on a sturdy chair or counter top - this will help keep your hips level 2. Reduce the range of motion- example: instead of bringing the knee to touch the elbow, only bring the toes an inch off the ground (or to a point where you feel comfortable) 3. On the planks, release the bottom knee and come to the hand (not forearm) All of these things should make it feel better - we want your hip to stay intact 😀❤️ I highly recommend barre for the extra support, try this one out, I just made it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGS2n4N-fMh5f5o

[@yomnamaher5652]

Hi Larie, thanks a lot for your amazing workouts. I just have a question regarding Diastasis Recti..My belly cones when I lean backwards and the same happens doing side planks like the one in this workout, so does this mean that I have Diastasis Recti already :( and should I refrain from doing such exercise? Many thanks :)

[@FitbyLarie]

If you see any coning or tenting stop immediately. Let’s work on activating your TVA better before doing core work. So sit, or stand and as you inhale think about taking a big deep 360 degree inhale, expanding the rib cage. As you exhale, feel your pelvic floor lift and your belly button draw up and in (like your giving your baby a a nice little hug). It’s important to keep this activated so you don’t put any unwanted pressure on the tissue between your RA. I will make a separate video on this tomorrow! Definitely consult with your doctor about this. Everyone’s rectus abdominals/ the tissue between called the linea alba “spreads” more throughout their pregnancy (so your belly can grow) but we want to keep the TVA activation during pregnancy and especially postpartum when your body is healing and coming back into place! Coning and tenting = STOP

[@FitbyLarie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPLdJmfoch4e5o (just made this, should explain a little bit better!)

[@yomnamaher5652]

@@FitbyLarie I really cannot thank you enough! I have asked this question to many fitness coaches and no one has explained it as clearly as you did. I am completely aware that I should keep my pelvic floor and TVA activated and I actually have been working on them for months even before getting pregnant. I used to have 4 packs :D which have disappeared now as I am 20 weeks prego :D and I became so good in controlling my urine flow even during my pregnancy. So my question now is do I just need to work on activating my TVA during the workouts or just before a workout? and how many times a day should I do this breathing technique while hugging my baby and lifting my pelvic floor?

[@yomnamaher5652]

@@FitbyLarie Just watched this video :) It felt like you were talking directly to me :) Thanks a lot for answering my question and for your great help. I hope that I won't develop DR during my pregnancy. I have also consulted my doctor and she said that it is still too early to say if I have DR or not as it most probably develops postpartum. I stopped immediately once I noticed coning and I will work harder now on my TVA and pelvic floor. Thanks again

[@FitbyLarie]

During your workout and when your active (esp postpartum when you’ll carry your babe around ALL THE TIME) - but in order to not think about it so much, you’ll want to do it a few times throughout the day. That way the more you practice, the more it will just be second nature ❤️

[@preetichahar9602]

Those squats killed my quads

[@FitbyLarie]

If you’d like to target the hams/glutes more try reducing the range of motion slightly and focus on staying heavy in your heels throughout. Keep up the great work momma 🙌❤️🙌

[@silviapacheco3838]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@FitbyLarie]

Great job momma! ❤️🙌

[@WonderlandPaintClub]

Such a good workout! Thank you! 💗

[@marinamandaric7872]

Can you tell me is it safe to do core workout in first threemester of pregnancy ( like plank) or is it better to avoid any kind of belly workout to let the belly extend and to avoid diastasis ...sorry for bad english...thank you

[@FitbyLarie]

Everyone one is different. You will need to consult with your doctor to make sure. ❤️ My doctor cleared me for these workouts throughout my entire two pregnancies.

[@kamilasnela1706]

I like it a lot ❤

[@FitbyLarie]

Yayyyyyy so glad you liked it, way to go momma! ❤️

[@Badgirlgibbs]

Wooow I was sweating had to take breaks but this is great, I'll add this to my weekly workout routine.#24weeks

[@FitbyLarie]

Great job momma!

[@otiliacsaki3304]

Oh, it was so good! :) thanks for that

[@MariaKhan-mv5bh]

M 16 weeks + 5 days expectant mom. Can I do this workout?

[@FitbyLarie]

As long as you can keep your TVA activated my opinion is a yes. To modify -- You may want a wall, countertop, chair for additional support when standing. If needed, release the bottom knee in side plank. As always, check with your doc beforehand ❤️ hope this helps momma!

[@MariaKhan-mv5bh]

@@FitbyLarie now m 20 weeks +6 days. I have a tilted uterus with swollen kidneys and gallbladder stone :(

[@FitbyLarie]

Maria Khan I would pass on this one then! Check this one out momma kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6bbhZ2IZ8x-oa8

[@MariaKhan-mv5bh]

@@FitbyLarie thanks. My growing horizontal uterus exerts pressure on my both kidneys. It's really too much painful for me. I got backache With anal pressure and butts pain

[@angelkwartz6332]

Lady ur crazy and I love it

[@FitbyLarie]

😂😘😂

[@gravysalt2732]

Hi friend new subscriber here! I loved this video... Bigg likeeee 👍.. Thankuuuuuuuuuu so much for sharing 🙏😘❤️

[@sandramalagon5997]

You're amazing!!!!!!!

[@sosonique]

Nice workout. Just a lot of pressure on the wrists throughout the workout. Be careful if you have sensitive / weak wrists like me.

[@summerrobinson9847]

I always die when you say "copyright issues" lol

[@kirstenevans9240]

This hurts my arms more than my core. Any reason why?

[@FitbyLarie]

On what exercise and where exactly in your arms?

[@kirstenevans9240]

Hi Larie. Thanks for the reply. On the side planks in my triceps and biceps.

[@FitbyLarie]

Try releasing both knees to the ground to shorten your lever. This will take some pressure off the arms and shoulders, you should be able to feel the obliques engage a little bit more this way. Let me know if this helps ❤️

[@kirstenevans9240]

Thank you so much I'll try that next time. I do love this workout.

[@columbiem]

Same! I did upper body yesterday & all I could feel was my shoulders on fire.

[@theshipra]

Please post more full length pregnancy videos

[@FitbyLarie]

Your wish is my command 💕😘 be on the lookout!! Keep up the great work 🙌👏🔥

[@elizabethsigler9206]

Is this considered full length? I dont mean to ask a silly question but ive been searching for full length exercises for 2nd trimester. Thanks in advance!

[@SpaceCaroline]

I loved this abs!

[@musicluna6637]

👍👍👍

[@AnyaNaivea]

my shoulders buuuurn!! I can't stand too long before my arms collapse 😭😭

[@friendspaceship123]

Too hardcore

[@lucyd752]

I agree and I am quite "fit". We were missing water breaks, and some seconds of break here and there.