Second Trimester

As your energy starts to return and your body changes, these workouts help you stay strong and balanced. You’ll focus on stability, core support, and functional strength through safe movements for your legs, booty, arms, and upper body.

Everything is designed to make daily movement feel easier and to support your growing bump.

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Please remember each pregnancy is different and every day your body will feel different.

I walked a lot during this pregnancy (I chose not to run), but for the first and second trimester I would walk on inclines. This was totally dependent on how my body was feeling, and some days no incline at all.

I would walk on the treadmill for 30 min at varying inclines like 6 or 8 at a nice steady pace I felt very comfortable with, one I could easily hold a conversation with, always adjusting to a lower interval or speed when needed.

For the later part of the second trimester and the third, inclines were a bit too much for me but just slow walking felt extremely good and needed for my legs and really beneficial for circulation.

Notes from Mich

This is often when energy returns — enjoy it, but don’t overdo it.

Focus on balance and stability as your center of gravity begins to shift.

Keep engaging your core gently to support your back and posture.

Controlled, steady movements are safer than quick or jerky ones.

Every body grows differently — adjust movements to what feels right for you.

Journal Prompts

Write down the questions and the answers. 

What changes am I feeling/noticing in my body?
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Create a playlist for your baby to listen to (you can continue to play it for them throughout your pregnancy :))
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What do I love most about this ever-changing body?

How am I navigating my relationships during pregnancy?

How am I taking care of myself physically and mentally during this pregnancy stage?

How have I been taking time to connect with my baby?

How does my body feel when we connect?

What cravings/aversions am I having?

Write a letter to yourself about how proud of yourself you are.Write things you want to remember during this time of your life.

Do you notice you are worrying about anything specific? If so, what is it? What can you do to help yourself find peace (even even its for a short time)

What will be my superpower as a parent?

Before BEginning BBM, Please Note..

This program is here to help you feel strong and supported through movement during pregnancy. The movement provided is a compliment to and not a substitute or replacement for pelvic floor physical therapy or personalized care. Every body and pregnancy are unique, so I encourage you to check in with a qualified pelvic floor therapist to make sure your individual needs are met.

Your Second Trimester Workouts

Week 13

Week 14

Gentle movement, began my medicine for feeling grounded. My breath and mindset always became stronger when I moved with BBM. It was everything I needed to feel to keep going and show up for myself. I never wanted to lose myself within all the changes.

Week 15

Week 16

Bye bye jeans- hello cozy clothes. I personally wasn’t a fan of maternity clothing/ jeans (and I LOVE my jeans) I opted for looser tops, leggings, and slowly began to pack away my clothes. I finally got that minimalist closet I've always wanted!

Week 17

Week 18

A special memory with myself  was taking time to look in the mirror to see and explore all the new details and changes that my body was going through. It was such a beautiful moment with myself to experience. I felt deep appreciation for how much my body is doing for me right now.

Week 19

Week 20

Naps became my best friend. The type of nap where you hit the pillow and just pass out for 30-60 minutes.

Week 21

Week 22

I started to journal about things I wanted to remember feeling or experiencing (physically, emotionally), I also began to write each week little notes about what developmental stages in my body were happening as the baby was growing.

Week 23

Week 24

Planning a date night was exciting as we booked restaurants we loved and planned an activity together.

Week 25

Week 26

Lessons learned- it was a good reminder/ time to learn my new limits with this body, and also saying no to events, dinners, going out when my body wanted to rest.

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