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Hey friends! I can’t believe I’m closing in on the final weeks of pregnancy! Now that our baby shower is over, the Hubs and I need to spend some time going through our registry and deciding what we still need to get and generally prepping for Baby B’s arrival.
I felt like the summer just flew by and before I knew it I went from tiny bump to huge bump! I have a feeling these last few weeks are going to be much more nerve wracking and generally slower. So I’m trying to focus on other things like finding new and awesome workouts that are completely pregnancy friendly!
I really enjoy Les Mills classes and although I tried BodyVive before I was pregnant, I always thought it was a workout for seniors. Well, I did a little research and found out that BodyVive is actually great for mamas-to-be too! Check out what I love about it including some moves you might see in class!
Format
BodyVive is divided into two segments with the first half of the class dedicated to cardio and the second half dedicated to strength. The class starts with a warm-up and then moves on to low impact cardio moves such as grapevines, side steps, step taps, knee repeaters and more. There are always options to take the intensity up by adding in jumps, runs or larger arm movements but staying low impact is completely ok! The cardio segment also has a lower body focus since our biggest muscle is our glutes and working them brings our heart rate up.
In between the cardio and strength section there is a recovery track (all Les Mills classes are broken down into a focus area corresponding to one track of music. For example, Track 1 is warm-up, Track 2 is Cardio 1, etc). The recovery track incorporates yoga and stretching moves.
The strength segment uses a resistance tube instead of weights. The strength tracks focus on legs, hips and arms so you get a full body workout. The strength section also contains two core tracks to work those stomach muscles.
The entire class ends with a nice stretch.
Why I Love It
Things to Keep in Mind
Readers, have you ever tried BodyVive? Do you prefer low-impact or high-impact cardio?
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Shawna
October 1, 2014i’ve never heard of this, but you look great doing this! hope the end of your pregnancy goes smoothly. i definitely am a high-impact girl (although my legs are screaming at me this past month for all i put them through!).
FitBritt
October 1, 2014Thanks Shawna! I normally really love the high-impact exercises but I’ve found a new love for low-impact with the extra weight from this baby. Hope your legs are feeling better! 🙂
Jessica @ Absurd, She Wrote
October 1, 2014Thanks for reviewing this. We’re practically pregnancy twins, due around the same time, so I appreciate new ideas for working out. Once the belly really popped (and this seemed to happen overnight, around 30 weeks), I switched to a lot of at-home Fitness Blender workouts for a combo of ST and cardio.
I miss my Insanity dvd’s (I love Shaun T, haha) and running, but that will still be there when I’m ready to get back to a more rigorous routine.
FitBritt
October 1, 2014Totally agree with you Jessica! It’s like all of a sudden things just got really difficult and I can’t even fathom doing the same types of workouts I used to do. I actually find it fun though to try new things that I wouldn’t normally pick.
Hope you are feeling good! I’ll have to check out the Fitness Blender workouts!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
October 1, 2014I’ve never heard of BodyVive before — It’s great how you’re always trying out new workouts! I prefer high impact cardio but sometimes do lower impact because I feel like my body is getting beat up and needs a lower impact workout (or rest!). Love your bright workout outfit!
Holly
October 2, 2014The Body Vive workout looks and sounds like a really effective workout. Is Body Vive mostly for seniors and mothers-to-be? That is hard to believe!
Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama
October 2, 2014This is my first time hearing about this workout but you look so good doing it! Awesome pics 🙂
A.Cutler
October 6, 2014I teach BodyVive at our local gym! I loved reading this post, it truly is a great class for everyone!! Way to go for finding and “advertising” something that has worked well for you. Everyone get out there and check out a BodyVive class near you. I promise you you will love it! It is all about every day functional strength and you will notice a difference!
FitBritt
October 6, 2014It’s been a great prenatal workout for me! So cool you teach!