First Trimester Workouts

First Trimester Workouts

There are no major contraindications in the first trimester of pregnancy in terms of exercises and positions to avoid. That said, please use this category of classes based on how your body is feeling each day. There are videos for both the days you feel strong and want to push yourself and also videos for the days you want to move more gently.

Props Needed: A Pilates ball, resistance bands, and light dumbbells (some workouts require no equipment at all).

Level: All levels

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First Trimester Workouts
  • 1st Trimester Intro

    Enjoy these workouts from weeks 6-12 of your first trimester. Feel free to follow the suggested calendar or simply pick and choose from this category depending what your body is craving that day.

    Props Needed:

    A Pilates ball: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQRW121?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_u...

  • 1st Trimester Breathing

    Set the foundation of deep core strength by practicing good function of your breathing mechanics.

    Props Needed: An (optional) Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Energizing Full Body Flow

    A gentle full body flow to mobilize the spine and joints and energize the body on days in early pregnancy you're feeling sluggish.

    Kourtney filmed this workout at 7 weeks pregnant.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Deep Core

    A short but spicy series to strengthen the deep abs and obliques.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Hip CARS

    Hip CARS lubricate the hip joints and hydrate your fascia all while giving your glutes a serious burn. They are a pregnancy staple for hip mobility. Practice them often.

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All levels

  • Standing Upper Body Sizzle

    An efficient upper body series you can do anywhere with just a wall- especially great for resetting your posture from sitting for too long.

    Props Needed: A wall

    Level: All levels

  • Wall Pilates

    A full body series using a wall for added support of extra loosening hormones in pregnancy and deeper muscular connections.

    Kourtney filmed this workout at 8 weeks pregnant.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball and a wall

    Level: All levels

  • Quickie Ball Abs

    An all levels friendly "quickie" ab series using Kourtney's favorite prop for core training - the Pilates ball.

    Kourtney filmed this workout at 9 weeks pregnant.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Full Body Freedom

    A bodyweight only series that uses layers to build from fundamental movements to more advanced ones.

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All levels

  • Standing Swim

    A bodyweight only swimming inspired series to improve posture and increase spinal mobility.

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All Levels

  • Hip TLC

    Good hip health is everything in pregnancy. Indulge in a little hip TLC by working on rotation and lubrication of the joint.

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All levels

  • Full Body All Fours

    A "quickie" full body workout done mostly from all fours - a positive pregnancy position.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Peaches For Breakfast

    A classic Kourtney glute series to tone the tush and maintain healthy spinal alignment as the body begins to adapt to the changes of pregnancy.

    Props Needed: Bodyweight or an (optional) pair of 1-3 lb ankle weights

    Level: All levels

  • Seated Arms

    A seated upper body workout using a light band, perfect for a confined space like a desk or a plane seat.

    Props Needed: A light or extra light resistance band

    Level: All levels

  • 7 Minute Abs

    A quickie core burn for those days when something is better than nothing!

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Feel Good Pilates

    A "feel good" full body Pilates flow- great for the days you're feeling exhausted and just want to mobilize your joints and engage your muscles in a gentle way,

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All levels

  • Shoulder Stability & Spinal Spirals

    An advanced upper body and core workout to both stabilize the shoulder girdle as well as mobilize the thoracic spine, learning to connect the arms to the trunk via the spiral line.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball and pair of light free weights (3-5lb)

    Level: All levels

  • Juicy Joints

    A restorative series of mobility exercises to create space in the body and lubricate the joints without too much focus on muscle burning.

    Props Needed: None

    Level: All levels

  • Lower Body Burn

    A fiery series to target every muscle in the lower body - glutes, quads, inner and outer thighs, calves etc... Start standing and make your way down to the ground to finish.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball and a wall

    Level: All level

  • Core And Upper Body Sizzle

    A series to open up the hips and strengthen the entire trunk and upper body.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball, a light resistance band, and an (optional) pair of light hand weights.

    Level: All levels

  • Maximum Glutes

    Train and tone the glute maximus by optimizing hip extension in this (wrist friendly) lower body series.

    Props Needed: 2 yoga blocks (substitute with coffee table books) and an (optional) pair of 1-3 lb ankle weights

    Level: All levels

  • Back Friendly Full Body

    A full body workout for days when the lower back is sensitive. We stay mostly in a neutral spine position (the safest position for the lower back) while playing with some gentle flexion to improve range of motion in a safe way.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Inner & Outer Thighs

    An inner and outer thigh focused series that challenges balance and stability, opens up the hips, and improves pelvic floor function.

    Props Needed: A Pilates ball

    Level: All levels

  • Toned Arms For Better Posture

    Train the back of the arms and mid back muscles to create tone and definition in the upper body while improving posture and spinal health.

    Props Needed: A set of light dumbbells (5lb and 2 lb)

    Level: All levels