I’ve blogged about my love of crossfit workouts before – but never really shown you guys my favorite moves. So here you go…Mrs. Unger, six months pregnant, doing her best to look fit and coordinated.
Wall Ball Shots
Full squat…then stand up and throw the weight ball (I used 12lbs).
Try to aim for a spot on the wall 10 feet above the ground.
Ring Rows
Hang on the rings with your arms straight, stretch your legs out on an angle, and pull yourself up so the rings hit your chest.
Actually harder than it looks and sounds.
Kettlebell Swings – my all time favorites.
Hold a kettlebell in your hands (I use the 16kg), squat and let the kettlebell swing between your legs – then use your hips to thrust the kettlebell into the air and over your head.
Then squat back down and repeat.
This one in particular really gets my heart-rate up. It almost feels like I’ve run a sprint after a few rounds. Love, love, love.
What are your favorite strength moves?
I’ll need to buy a kettle bell! That sounds like a fun (harsh) workout that would be great to add to my regular routine.
I love push ups (because I can finally do them!
) and “plank to downward dog” flows. Two of my favorites.
Can shoveling count as strength? I shoveled for an hour yesterday and I’m supposed to do strength training today. The thought of using my muscles hurts
Oh heck yes!! I love shoveling the driveway – my back and arms are always SO sore the next day!
I love kettlebell swings, too!
And I also love crow pose… I can finally get both my legs up off the floor. Now I’m working on straightening one leg backwards.
I cannot believe you are doing crossfit! Goes to show that if you’re fit and active before it isn’t too much to keep up with (within reason) while pregnant.
ive never tried crossfit but absolutely LOVE those moves!! is that in your house!?! thats so cool you have a ring set up there!!!
oh and you look fabulous in your 6 months pregnancy
just georgous!
Well, thank you!! Yes, we set all that stuff up in our garage. It’s chilly, but so nice to have it just out the back door!
Can I just say that I love the Superman posters in the background!
You are too cute! My favorite strength move is deadlifts. I love the afterburn in my hamstrings and butt. I am ALWAYS ALWAYS sore the next day and I love that!
Oh and ring rows are awesome! HARD! I am impressed.
I love kettlebell swings. I was always so scared of kettlebells, but Im totally in love with them now.
Those ring rows look HARD!
You go girl! Lovin the Superman pics!
Wow–I’m super impressed. Strength training has never been my strong suit and after getting pregnant–forget about it!
I love weighted squats and lunges – they coudl be my favorite!
Wow! I’m so impressed with your workout while your six months pregnant! Go girl
great pics!!! i like lunges and squats!
I LOVE crossfit to!! my all time favorite way to workout! its quick and effective!! my favorite crossfit move is thrusters! killer.. and a new fav, single hand snatches with a kettlebell! super awesome for tightning the tummy!
I really need to try Crossfit one of these days!
Dang, you go woman! Awesome workout!
And, I am so happy to see pregnant women working out…hard! Just because you have a basketball on your belly doesn’t mean you can’t workout. Keep it up, Katie! 
Wow! Those ring rows look … yeah … scary.
I’m big fan of push-ups, squats and general weight work with free weights. I don’t like to do anything that requires a lot of equipment.
I love that you are doing this 6 months pregnant
I am sure your body will thank you for staying so active during your pregnancy!
Way to go superstar!
I am so curious about the “rules” for working out while pregnant. Did your doc give you any restrictions? Seems like you still kick butt! Good job :0)
KT
Well, to be honest, there are no set rules for everyone. The general consensus is that if you’re active before pregnancy, you can still workout – just tone down the intensity. I didn’t ask my doctor about these types of exercises. I feel like i know my body better than my doctor does, and I know what I’m capable of. I take lots of breaks when I work out, and make sure my weights aren’t too heavy. Also, I didn’t do much strength training in the 1st trimester – that’s kind of the “scary” time, so I just walked a lot and did yoga. Now that the baby is fully formed, I feel a little safer doing some of my old workouts…with modifications!
Dang, you’re in awesome shape to do that while pregnant!! Kettlebells scare me, but you look like a pro.
I need to get a kettlebell! Thanks for the workout tips!
I love the Superman pics!
i love it!
dude, you work out harder than I do and I’m not pregnant. You inspire me.
Coolest. Mom. Ever. Amazing that you are into cross-fit, especially while pregnant! You should be extremely proud of yourself, and you should know that NO pregnant women have excuses anymore… All thanks to you
I love seeing anyone that strength trains on their feet rather than seated on a bench! You rock.
Crossfit is great! KB swings are such a fun workout! Do you have those rings at your home? If so, I’m jealous!
Yes, we set up a little gym in our garage – it’s so convenient!
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