The Best Equipment for Pre and Postnatal Fitness @ Home
Here’s the equipment you really need to workout at home when you’re pregnant or post-partum!
I swear I smile more than in this picture…
You don’t need to go out and buy a complete weight set (as if you can right now anyways) but a few basic pieces will give you plenty to work with whether you’re just starting out or padding years of exercise experience. Here are my top 3! Nevermind, there’s 4 :)
Resistance bands! Get a light and medium one- preferably with handles. These are super portable and oh so versatile for strengthening top to bottom when you know how to use them! They are also relatively cheap, although I’ve found that the cheaper ones wear out faster so always be checking yours for cracks/tears and discontinue use if you notice any!
Door anchor for said resistance bands. Amazon and athletic stores sell complete kits that include these with their resistance bands or you can buy them separately. Again they’re inexpensive and they open the door (pun intended) to high, low and mid presses and pulls and rotations! If you have resistance bands, you should also get a door anchor.
Mini loops or bands- these go around your thighs and sometimes ankles and work wonders for hip strength and stability!!!! I use mine almost every day. There are thick fabric ones and thin latex ones. I prefer the latex but fabric ones need less adjusting. both kinds are usually sold in sets which offer different levels of resistance and not usually size so read carefully if you feel you may need smaller or larger than normal.
Stability ball. These are again extremely versatile and offer a good challenge to any fitness level. They can take up a lot of space and are not fun to pump up (#truth) but I find they are well worth the floor (or closet) real estate especially when it comes to core training. You want to make sure you have the right size for you!
“55cm is good for 4’8” - 5’ 3”
65 cm is good for 5’ 4” -5’ 10”
75cm is good for 5’11 + ”
Of course you can absolutely use a mat and some dumbbells but when going for the essentials, this is where I start and I don’t think you’ll run out of moves for a longgg time.
If you have these tools and are looking for what to do, I have a comprehensive pre and post-natal workout program using only these pieces of equipment that will be available soon! If you’re interested in learning the details or getting on the pre-sale list, use the contact me form to get on the list to be the first to know.
As always, I’m here to help you! I welcome your comments, questions and requests! Thanks for taking the time to read and share this post.
xoxo Heather