TRIMESTER TWO | WEEKS 13 - 27
4 Seasons
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TRIMESTER IS BEING RELEASED AS IT IS BEING FILMED AS PER POPULAR DEMAND. CONTENT IS BEING ADDED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
Welcome to trimester two. As your energy begins to return and your body adapts to the changes of pregnancy, this stage is an opportunity to continue building and maintaining strength with confidence. Trimester two is made up of Strength and Stronger style classes designed to help you preserve muscle, support your changing body, and keep you feeling strong, capable and connected throughout your second trimester. All classes have been designed in accordance with the latest 2026 pre and postnatal exercise guidelines recommended by our leading health authorities. Please see links to references below, watch our introductory video and thoroughly read through all disclaimers before beginning this program. We want to emphasise that this program is not a one stop shop, and it’s essential that you continue your exercises as advised by your health care professionals, including your pelvic floor specialist and your midwives.
PREGNANCY GUIDELINE REFERENCES
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Prenatal Guidelines:
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy.
American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Prescription:
www.acsm.org
Australian Government Department of Health:
https://www.health.gov.au/resourses/publications/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-guidelines-brochure?language=en
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists:
https://ranzcog.edu.au/news_category/statements-and-guidelines/
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
If you are pregnant, please consult your healthcare professional before participating in any exercise program. New fitness regimens should not be introduced during pregnancy.
If your pregnancy is considered “high risk” for any reason, or if you have certain health conditions that may create additional risks from exercise, you should not take classes within this program.
Please remember that each pregnancy is different, and every woman’s health and fitness level is unique. It is vital that you monitor your intensity level throughout each class, and adapt the exercises to fit your own comfort and fitness level to ensure safe practice throughout your pregnancy.
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35 MINUTE FULL BODY STRENGTH: LIGHT WEIGHTS
Episode 1
This full body strength class flows through a dynamic sequence of core, hinge and pressing patterns designed to challenge the glutes, shoulders and deep core while keeping you moving from start to finish.
We start with a supine core series using just our ankle weights for added resistance as we...
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45 MINUTE GLUTE STRONGER: BLOCK + BAND + HEAVY WEIGHTS
Episode 2
This Glute focused Stronger class is all about glute isolation through functional, controlled movements. We begin with a set of banded bridging to warm and activate your glutes before moving into a set of heavy single leg bridging on each side with the foot elevated on the block.
Following this...
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30 MINUTE UPPER & CORE STRENGTH: LIGHT + MEDIUM WEIGHTS + BALL
Episode 3
Expect deep core activation and upper body endurance throughout this short but effective class using light and medium weights as well as our Pilates ball.
We begin with a kneeling upper body sequence featuring underhand grip rows, rear delt flys, shoulder presses and sweeping arm movements to s...
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35 MINUTE FULL BODY STRONGER: HEAVY WEIGHTS + BLOCK
Episode 4
This class features four sequences of dynamic, full body movement designed to test your control, balance and endurance under load.
We begin on the mat with a loaded bridging series to activate the glutes, chest, triceps and deep core before moving to standing for single sided reverse lunges, dr...
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20:34Episode 520 MINUTE FULL BODY STRETCH: BAND
Episode 5
Using a resistance band (or towel), we move seamlessly through supine banded spinal roll-ups, inner thigh and hamstring stretches, and an IT band release to gently open the body.
From there, we remove the band to focus on the hips and groin, progressing into a supported Happy Baby. We close the ...