Prenatal Calf Shredder Workout (HOT BURN)

[@viviengoldmann7150]

I cant believe it, I did 33 min of workouts with you today! ❤ 15+6 weeks pregnant today! This Month marks 4 years since I found you! Grateful forever for you! Feeling so good after this!

[@deliehoverson7348]

I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my first, and I think my calves and thighs look the best they ever have - thanks to your prenatal plan. You're amazing!

[@jacquelinebaeuml8413]

I am a runner and used to train calves regularly - this workout really burns - fantastic!

[@annasalibra4843]

It’s been 4 years since I started working out with you throughout my first pregnancy and then with the post pregnancy plan and the 10 minutes plan:)! I am now restarting the prenatal work outs with my second pregnancy and I will never be grateful enough to have found you ❤️ thanks Ashley

[@jules11yates]

Following your free pregnancy plan! Loving it!

[@sarahcates103]

Im just starting these workouts at 16 weeks with my first. Im excited since I now feel well enough to work out again

[@Lauren-xx7cm]

Just found your program during the beginning of week 12 of my first pregnancy. I wish I would have found this sooner for earlier weeks but I am not sure I would have had enough energy to do them anyways. I’m excited, but I know I’ll have to adapt them and slow them down a bit since not feeling well my 1st trimester slowed me down. I seem to need to catch my breath a lot.

[@clarionoka]

I was struggling so hard with this video till I realized it wasn’t my balance that was off, it was my SHOES! My shoes were acting like a water slide for my feet. The right shoes are so important for this video

[@glowbodypt]

Totally true that if you have flat-bottomed shoes it will be hard to "grip!" I'd prefer you do this one barefoot or pick up a new pair of trainers! For trainers, you want to see "criss cross" type of forward and lateral pattern on the treads. You also want a WIDE toe box so your toes aren't all jammed against the sides. This allows for a natural foot splay and instantly improves your balance. Running shoes are different because they will mostly have straight, forward type treads which are more slippery. : )

[@sarafeldman2661]

17 weeks of your prenatal plan done!!! Can’t wait to continue to prepare myself for baby #1!! Thanks for all you do Ashley!!!

[@thespaceangel4867]

So grateful for you!!! Thank you for the awesome prenatal workouts. I’m 16 weeks and was very active before baby. finally able to do more than walking now that I’m out of my first trimester sickness! This was a tough one! Loved it. 🙏🏻

[@vickietodd25]

Love these workouts! I am seeing a difference in my calf’s! Thank you Ashley!

[@4theloveoffood435]

Seriously, wish I found your workout video's on my 1st and 2nd pregnancies!! Love love your intense videos!!

[@jillianc.schneider2442]

You’re so amazing! Love exercising with you, pregnant or not it’s always a great workout!

[@loriedge1061]

Calves are on fire!!!! Thank you! On baby 7 and game face on!

[@jamiecarter8309]

Second time doing this video on the prenatal plan and I love it! Reminds me of my cross country days

[@carinthompson375]

Thanks for this challenging and simple workout. I liked the encouragement about how this will help running post baby.

[@katieb.8782]

Apparently I’ve never worked my calves before...wasn’t able to walk two days after this!! Gave us all a good laugh though :)

[@Jess-ow3og]

Love your workouts! Thank you! Can't wait for new ones!

[@glowbodypt]

Thank YOU for being here Mrs Bair, and congrats on your pregnancy! Have you snagged my Free Prenatal Schedule yet?? www.glowbodypt.com/prenatalworkouts It is a click-and-go calendar that takes you week-by-week through your pregnancy to save you tons of time and ensure you are being safe at exactly your stage in pregnancy. From 33 weeks onward, you know you can continue to use any of my 2nd or 3rd trimester workouts listed past 26 weeks on the schedule as long as your body feels up to it. It speaks a lot about you to be taking such good care of yourself (and baby!) this pregnancy! Hope to get to know you more on GlowBodyPT Instagram.

[@heatherhogan7140]

Thank you- you are the best

[@LaiLaNahAr]

Workout complete! felt the burn ;)

[@nataliebettes4984]

This is my 3rd time doing this video throughout my pregnancy and hands down the one I struggle with the most.

[@omegatennant9927]

I rarely do exercises that specifically target my calves…this was a great exercise and wonderful way to end week 24. Thank you!

[@stephaniedepiero1134]

What a burn ! Love it!

[@glowbodypt]

....this is how I know you did it! ; ) So glad you loved the burn Stephanie.

[@stephaniedepiero1134]

@@glowbodypt LOL ! Oh I did it and definitely need to roll out today! XOXO

[@bywayofbeauty.1349]

Thank you so much Ashley for another great, effective and inspiring workout! I'm so grateful for your motivation so I can be my strongest and healthiest self, especially during pregnancy no. 2! :)

[@macheyt]

Just started following your prenatal plan. Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kirasilvanus]

This feels really good to do! Thank you for all your efforts. I'll take you up on that request for more video topics. I've been having a difficult time with balance anytime we do exercises where one leg is in front of the other (forward and backward lunges, etc.). I also think I struggle with making sure I'm activating my glute as opposed to my quad (perhaps my quads burn more because they're weaker? not sure). But I'd really like some guidance on balance and targeted muscle. Right now I'm 16 weeks and I can imagine that the bigger the belly gets, the more I might struggle with these two things. Hoping to get some strategies before then. Seriously thank you so much! Feel free to also direct me where to go!

[@glowbodypt]

Kira, it's not your fault you are struggling with balance right now at 16 wks along. Increased blood volume, added weight, widening pelvis due to relaxin hormone, and more maleable joints during pregnancy give ALL OF US reduced balance.

[@Narniaru]

36 weeks and my belly has got so big so quick! Not put lots of weight on though which is good and mostly thanks to your videos and motivation

[@annatubb8164]

Thanks Ashley, youre killin me 😂which is why im here.

[@ravenpacheco2288]

My calves are burning! I'm doing this at 28 weeks pregnant and I honestly don't think I've used my calved in this way in a loooooong time!

[@FergusonFamilyDanes]

Great calf work out!

[@mycuprunnethover8062]

My calves are burning 🔥 Thanks for another great workout!

[@vikkiskomarokha150]

I am still doing this workout postpartum and it STILL makes me sore! Love it!

[@glowbodypt]

Awwe Vikki, congrats on your baby! We def do calf raises in my other plans too- they are essential for maintenance.

[@KaitSawyer12]

You nailed another video! Loved this one!

[@KaitSawyer12]

Heck yes! I always get notifications when you upload new ones and I just love them so much! Happy Anniversary!

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

Last time I did this my calves were sore for 3 days when I would stand up and straighten them after sitting for a bit! Fingers crossed I’m not quite as sore this time around lol 🤞🏼

[@martagardol]

Oooooh I hate working on my calves! It hurts and I worry I'm gonna get all bulky (I put muscle on fast). BUT - I trust you Ashley and I'm doing it all :)

[@juneiosua8674]

Love your workouts! :)

[@lovejoy_23]

I’m on baby #3 and haven’t worked my calves like this since 3rd trimester with our first in early 2018 haha. Just found you and your amazing program a few weeks ago. During this the soles of my feet were burning and cramping to the point I decided to remove my sneakers to finish the entire video. What do you recommend I do? Does this mean I should stretch my calves more? Or my feet?

[@alexfordodio]

Calf work out definitely intense. Yet when I feel like there is not one more lift I can squeeze out we are done. Best work outs ever! Always reccomend them to EVERYONE! I have a question though.. Prenatal printouts end at 32 weeks. Im at 33 now... I'm so used to ha ing the list to check off.. What do I do now??

[@alexfordodio]

Lol duhhhh!!! Thank you! And honestly I wish I could promote your program to every woman I know. Gaining weight during pregnancy becomes an "eating for 2" kind of thing leaving so many women unhappy with themselves after.. Anyway I LOVE what you havr designed for women who want to stay active during pregnancy and wish to lose weight after. I am excited to do postnatal workouts too!

[@estherhesse1084]

YAAAYYY!!! Thank you!!!

[@wildcamasherbco5020]

That shirt is so cute. Where is it from?

[@rachelschuth1124]

Such a good work out! How often would you recommend doing this one?

[@hannahgroenendyk3588]

@@glowbodypt Hey Ashley! I was wondering this too and I see that you say to do it once a week and to follow your prenatal workout. I'm following your workouts and love them, but this workout doesn't appear once a week so I wanted to check and make sure I was following your schedule correctly or if I was supposed to add this in on one of the days even though it isn't listed? Thanks!

[@lauren8407]

I love ALL of your workouts! I have a question though! So, I get an awesome burn in my calves, but my butt always hurts more than my calves haha! Sometimes my butt hurts so bad I can't do the holds all the way through. I make sure I'm relaxing my glutes and hamstrings and focus on contracting the calves as you say, but man my butt hurts haha! Is that normal? Or am I doing something wrong? PS - this is my third pregnancy and the first one I've worked out during. I am so glad to have found your videos! I feel so so much better this time around! 26 weeks today!

[@RachelSofaer]

My calves were literally burning after the first 20 raises! haha. But I stuck with it, just couldn't go as fast as you!

[@glowbodypt]

Rachel, if you stick with me and my plans you will find that your calves will get so much stronger (and I'm convinced the tone will show itself, too!) Great job on this and congrats to you.

[@RachelSofaer]

@@glowbodypt I'm sure they will get stronger. I'm 31 weeks, but I've only been able to do your workouts a few times. I was mostly dancing/walking before this during the pregnancy. But I'll do what I can until the baby comes!

[@suziiiie]

Hey Ashley! I'm currently pregnant and due in 5 weeks. I've been following your prenatal workout since month 4 and it's been AWESOME, I feel strong and confident as the big day is getting close! As we were in lockdown here in France I used homemade dumbbells, which were approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lb). I want to follow your postnatal plan too and invest in some real dumbbells :) However I don't know what weight I should go for...I'm quite athletic so I want the challenge, but I don't want to bulk up too much. What do you usually recommend?

[@suziiiie]

@@glowbodypt thanks so much for the advice! Can't wait to start the 12 week PPP

[@suziiiie]

@@glowbodypt Hi Ashley, when you recommend 5, 10 and 15lb dumbbells, you mean 2 of each right?

[@sombradiaz6405]

I’m not pregnant, but I loved the workout 🏋️‍♀️ I have skinny calfs so I will add to my routine! TYVM virtual hug 🤗

[@IsaiahSmith-uq8op]

New subscriber here. Love your videos, thank you 😊 ❤️

[@Nshida]

Just did half this workout and I'm literally on fire! You did grow quite abit (belly, not the rest!) compared to the last video! Growth spurt incoming! Also, love the top as well the previous pink two piece! What other workouts do you have planned? I'd love to see another prenatal yoga one soon.. Need a lower impact one after todays!

[@Nshida]

How many workouts do you normally record in advance?

[@rachnasingh7513]

You are amazing!! Please let me know the weight of the dumbbells

[@rachnasingh7513]

@@glowbodypt thanks for aprompt reply

[@krystalo7900]

I’m 28 weeks and having such a hard time keeping my thighs tone and feel like they are just blowing up. What are your recommendations?? I’ve been following your work out plan since I found out I was pregnant

[@glowbodypt]

Hi Krystal, it's Ashley. Congrats to you on 28 weeks along! Your body can DOUBLE it's previous blood volume. This draws in much more water. More glycogen can be stored too, again, water space. There's a good chance you haven't added a ton of fat to your thighs and that you are just storing water bloat there! I'm confident that you have very strong muscles all over since you've been doing my Free Prenatal Program since delivery! Once you have your baby your blood volume and water retention will drop significantly in just the first 2 days. I think you'll find your thighs come down quickly and then even more so once we get you exercising again at 6 weeks pp on my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan. (Guidance and nutrition goal 1 start immediately postpartum on the plan, so get it once you're full term!) but the first official workout is reserved til you get the All Clear to resume exercise. : ) Congrats again Krystal!

[@krystalo7900]

@@glowbodypt thanks so much for the reply! Is there any way to help not to store so much water there. Like to me my legs and butt look so big :/ my first I was the same way. Everything just feels huge right now but my thighs especially. I’ve always been an athletic petite person. How do you stay comfortable!?

[@kaylakenow1086]

Do you still sell any shirts and water bottles? Would love to support you more.

[@glowbodypt]

Kayla, you are SO KIND to show your support. I sold the last of them doing our giant Save the Storks giveaway sale in August 2020 (GlowBodyPT has donated over $70,000 to STS). The best way to show support is to purchase my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan to get back into shape and restore the integrity if your core during your postpartum recovery.

[@faizaaisha]

I put some much weight during my first trimester, I got a lot of cellulitis on my legs.... couldn't workout due lack of energy and all day sickness 😥 Do you think that I can toned and loss some of the fat that I gain during my first trimester , is it possible??? Thanks, I love your workouts!

[@faizaaisha]

@@glowbodypt Yes, I am!

[@faizaaisha]

@@glowbodypt thanks ❤❤

[@vikkiskomarokha150]

Killer every single time!

[@callieangeles8897]

Youch!!!

[@glowbodypt]

^^ yep, you definitely did this one the right way Callie.

[@lesleybonney9782]

I’m not pregnant... I do this exercise ... it’s a calf killer x

[@AnnaCaitlyn]

Love this workouts! And all of them! But saying you're fortunate enough to not get stretchmarks is a little off putting to mamas who do have them.

[@glowbodypt]

I'm sorry that hurt you- completely not my intent Anna.

[@MaryMiller-ql9zk]

I wish I would have found you the beginning of my pregnancy,not in the last month 😩. Maybe then I wouldn't have quit working out ,lol

[@andreaowens5128]

Ouch 😅

[@AIQs]

Jesus that burns lol