As your bump grows, you may start to feel more uncomfortable and your range of motion may need to become smaller in certain exercises. With TSS Mama, our Pregnancy Workout Program, find exercises that are safe for your body with workout videos that were filmed during Megan Roup’s third trimester.

Exercises For Your Third Trimester

During the third trimester, it is even more important to focus on low-impact exercises that accommodate your changing body and help prepare for childbirth. Gentle stretching, pelvic floor exercises, and prenatal yoga are excellent options to maintain flexibility and alleviate discomfort. Some pregnant women may still feel comfortable with moderate exercise as it can help manage stress and improve sleep, but this is a good time in your pregnancy to start taking things a bit slower and lighter. It’s also important at this stage to avoid high-impact movements and keep your heart rate within a safe range to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Regular prenatal stretching can enhance flexibility and maintain a healthy range of motion in your joints, contributing to overall comfort. It can also lessen pregnancy pains from sciatica, round ligament pain, lower back pain, and more.

After childbirth, the body undergoes significant changes as it heals and recovers. Gradually reintroducing exercise can help you rebuild strength and stamina while supporting the body's recovery process. It's important to start with gentle exercises like walking, and following a postnatal program that can safely guide you back into exercise like our Postpartum Pelvic Floor and Core Recovery Program and our Postpartum Program, gradually progressing as your body heals. Listen to your body and give yourself time to regain your pre-pregnancy fitness level.