Last Saturday was a beautiful 70 degree day here in New Jersey and I decided to take my exercise routine outdoors. Tomorrow is going to be another gorgeous day and I plan to repeat this workout (since I felt great after last week’s).

I know what you may be thinking, “Isabel, you’re 6 months pregnant. How hard could this workout really be?” I’ll just say this. Give it a try and then let me know if you think you can keep up with this pregnant woman.

Here’s the routine:

I did each exercise one after the other in a circuit. Modify the routine and the weights to your current level of fitness (but don’t wimp out, ok?). Take no more than 60 seconds of rest between exercises.

1. Walk, Jog or Run for 3 minutes. It takes me exactly 3 minutes to jog around my block. When I’m not pregnant I can sprint it in less than 2 (at least on a good day).

2. Walking Lunges – 20 reps total (10 each leg)

3. Pushups – 10 reps (On your toes or knees)

4. Step Ups – Body Weight or hold on to two dumbbells – 10 reps each leg (Step up and down on to a high bench. I used the second step leading up to my house.)

5. Squat with Overhead Shoulder Press – 15 reps – (Hold on to two dubbells. Squat down and then press the weights overhead as you come up from the squat)

6. Tricep Pushups – 10 reps (On your toes or knees. Change your hand position closer together to focus more on the back of your arms)

Take a 1-2 minute breather, drink some water and then repeat the circuit 2-3 more times for a total of 3-4 times.

I find that the trick to keeping my workouts consistent is to always keep them fresh and interesting. Don’t get into a rut of doing the same thing all the time especially when you can take your workouts outdoors.

In health and happiness,

Isabel De Los Rios
www.TheDietSolutionProgram.com