Hello, hello! Happy Saturday!
Mal and I are off to Burlington, Vermont this weekend for a little getaway, so no CrossFit for us this morning. I’m a little sad to miss a Saturday workout since they’re my favorite, but I got in some other great workouts this week. That said, here’s a recap of last week’s workouts!
Sunday: CrossFit (Open Gym)
Quickie workout at Open Gym. Full recap here.
Monday: CrossFit
Monday’s WOD was one of those short and painful ones:
21-15-9
Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups
Overhead Squats (95, 65)
It only took me about 8 minutes to finish, but, man, it hurt at times. Now that I’m 26 pounds heavier, Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups obviously weren’t happening for me. They were hard for me before I got pregnant, so I didn’t think for a second I could do this workout as prescribed. I used a #2 band (and still got no-rep-ed a few times) and used 55 pounds for the Overhead Squats.
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: CrossFit
Wednesday’s workout was another short and painful one:
āOpen WOD 13.4āĀ
Ascending 7 minutes
3 Ground-to-Overhead (135, 95)
3 T2B
6 Ground-to-Overhead (135, 95)
6 T2B
9 Ground-to-Overhead (135, 95)
9 T2BāĀ¦continue in this fashion until the clock runs out.
I did this workout last year during the Open and got into the set of 15 (63 total reps), butttt I wasn’t pregnant. This time, I still used the prescribed weight for the Ground-to-Overheads (95 pounds), but I modified the Toes-to-Bar to Kipping Knee Raises (KKR). The KKR went quickly, but the Ground-to-Overheads were pretty slow for me. (I split jerked them almost from the start and dropped the bar every single time. Ninety five pounds is heavy!) I finished with 58 reps.
Thursday: Off
Friday: CrossFit
And, once again, Friday’s workout was short and sweet. (I guess I just hit all of the programming for short WODs this week. Definitely need some long ones next week! )
I thought about using the prescribed weight for the Thrusters (65 pounds), but this workout was supposed to be FAST. Our coaches compared it to an all-out, Fran-type workout, so I scaled down the weight a little. I used 55 pounds for the Thrusters and 35 pounds for the Kettlebell swings (L3) and finished in 6:40. It was a tough workout and a great way to end the week!
Before I left 781, Mal snapped a quick belly pic for me! I’m getting big! (The photo bomber is my friend Jeff. He loves pizza and fancy pants.)
Saturday: Off
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CrossFit modifications so far:
- Handstand Push-Ups āā> Strict Presses (first trimester)
- Toes-to-Bar āā> Kipping Knee Raises (17 weeks)
- Sit-ups āā> Butterfly Sit-ups (21 weeks)
- Burpees āā> Squat Thrusts (22 weeks)
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I know what you mean about feeling sad to miss a Saturday workout. They’re my favourite as well. I had to miss it last weekend but today’s one was great. The instructor challenged a few of the Body Pump regulars to do the three classes that she teaches on a Saturday back to back (Pump, yoga and kick boxing). I know it’s not the most efficient way to exercise but it was fun š
Awesome job getting in those crossfit workouts! Goes to show that just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you have to sit on the sidelines!
“He likes pizza and fancy pants.” Hahahahha! Have fun in Vermont!
I love that you’re not afraid to make the modifications and listen to your body. I know they say crossfit is safw while pregnant if that’s what you’re used to but it freaks me out! That said, you rock.
DANG you are the fittest pregnant lady around! š Have fun in Vermont!
you are awesome!!! fit pregnancy is on a roll :)!
What a great week of workouts! Love the tummy pics.
Enjoy VT! I love it up there. Can’t wait to hear what you did.
YOUR BELLY!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You look great! I’m wondering if you would consider doing a recap post on crossfit, linking to important posts you’ve already written. I’ve been looking through the crossfit section, but it’s overwhelming how much is there. I’m considering trying the workout, but need some more info before I’m ready to jump in. Thanks!
Dang you look awesome!! Love seeing that belly š Adorable!!
Have a great weekend!
I love these posts!! You have an adorable baby belly and way to keep killing it on the WODs!
(and YES 95lbs is heeeeavy on those. that one killed me last year)
You are such a huge inspiration for working out & being pregnant. You’re on a roll!
Lots of great workouts!!! I’m so inflexible, overhead squats with no weight are a challenge!
It always sucks to miss a workout. I know a lot of people who if they miss a workout, they just start going downhill from there. I use to be one of those people who if I missed a couple workouts, I would say, “screw it, I will start Monday”. Thankfully I got out of that habit fast. Anyway, great post, you look great, and keep up the handwork!
Awesome job on the workouts! You are so inspiring for pregnant women {and women in general}!
Your belly is adorable!! š
Enjoy your pregnancy Lady š Do what you can when you can. I am jealous of your endurance.
Loving the belly pictures and the inspiration to keep it up during pregnancy – thanks for sharing all of that with us.
YAY VERMONT – you’ll have a great time! (of course I’m biased)
Love that you are keeping up with Crossfit while you are pregnant! It is possible and I can’t wait to be in the same boat!
You’re in such good shape pregnant. How on earth do you lift so heavy?
nice work girly š š
Great workouts! 95 pounds is heavy – I doubt I could lift that much not pregnant haha!
Adorable belly pic!
You look fab!!
My CF coach assures me that once I lose some lbs pull ups will be easier too…hah! my weight has gone to different places (mostly hips and thighs!) since having 2 kids:-) Love that torpedo boy bell you’re starting to get!
OMG! I have been trying to enroll in a CrossFit class but haven’t had the time but when I saw your post I promised myself to try it ASAP. Thanks!
You make it look easy! You are such a great role model for pregnant women!
I went to the Beginners Crossfit class at 11AM on Saturday at 781 and LOVED it. I really want to join the box – Dani and Jason were so so nice and created a great work out for us first-timers.
Great pics and awesome workout. I still have not tried CrossFit, maybe this year. š
Your belly is super cute!!
I can’t believe you can still crossfit while pregnant, that is really awesome!!
You look amazing.