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Working Out and Pregnancy



I had always been involved in cheerleading and gymnastics as a kid. However I never grew up in the "gym" setting. It wasn't until I turned 20 that I started going to the gym, lifting weights etc. I became a certified personal trainer and master fitness specialist because I love the fitness industry that much. I always knew working out and fitness would be a huge part of my life but I never knew thought that one day i'd be pregnant and still working out.  I joined this amazing outdoor bootcamp in June 2014, called Camp Gladiator. I can honestly say, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. One of the trainers who encouraged me to attend the class was actually an old coworker from 24 hour fitness where we trained clients. When I found out I was pregnant in December 2015 I was a little hesitant as to what I'd be able to still do, could my body handle the outdoor temps in Texas? would it be safe for the me and the baby to continue with this bootcamp? So of course my trainers Ashli and Ty were some of the first people that I told I was pregnant so that they could be aware. They were both excited and encouraged me to keep coming to class and we would modify as needed. Well here I am at almost 34 weeks pregnant still going strong at Camp Gladiator. Sure there are modifications that we make to the workouts and now during the summer thanks to great friends I wake up at the crack of dawn to escape the Texas heat to get my CG workout in but hey! I'm doing it!!! I had my 300th checkins today at camp and was able to celebrate with the 2 trainers who started it all for me, Ty and Ashli. It's a big accomplishment especially since I reached the goal during my pregnancy. I still have about 2 1/2 weeks before my account freezes before baby girl arrives so I'm going to continue to go as much as I can. Camp Gladiator has made me healthy, strong and confident. I believe that it will help with labor and postpartum   I encourage all pregnant Mommas out there to just keep moving. I dunno how many people told me, you can't do that, you shouldn't be working out, you need to relax...blah blah blah! Well I sure proved them wrong! 
My amazing trainers and I on my 300th check in. 


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  1. CarlieJuly 28, 2016 at 3:04 PM

    So so impressive (especially the last picture)! I am so excited for your little girl to get here! Soon you'll have a new workout buddy!

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