They wanted to see if she could do it in less than eight minutes - a challenge set by Michael. 'Everyone's pregnancies are different, and I just look for ways to enjoy my own.ĭuring her first pregnancy, Makenna and her husband Michael, 31, a marketing manager, joked about how fast she could run a mile while nine months pregnant. 'But the only person I'm comparing myself to is me, and trying to beat my own time. ![]() 'Sometimes it comes from a person who has doubts in themselves and compare themselves to what I'm doing. She said: 'The people who are outright blatantly mean, they're taking something out on me, but it has nothing to do with me. While some people criticized her for being so active while heavily pregnant, Makenna said she didn't feel a need to prove anything. 'If you listen to that voice you won't do anything that will endanger you.' 'I'm a big believer of listening to your "internal governor" - the voice inside your head that tells you to stop when you need to - but you can push it a bit first. She said: 'For me, it's not even about proving people wrong, but about questioning the reality of what you're capable of. Her intense training regime saw her complete runs twice a day - on top of longer runs on the weekends too.ĭuring her second pregnancy - which is now full-term - Makenna wanted to test if she could beat her five minute and 25 second pregnant mile record from 2020.Īnd she smashed her previous time - completing the new mile last month in five minutes and 17 seconds. Makenna races for Asics and competes primarily in 5km and 10km races - and before being pregnant would train six days a week. 'But at the end of the day, it's important to listen to your body and only do what you're capable of, because a healthy pregnancy is the most important thing.' Makenna (shown during her second pregnancy) races for Asics and competes primarily in 5km and 10km races - and before being pregnant would train six days a week 'There were so many days I tried to run while pregnant and it just wasn't happening, so you don't win every time. The mom also revealed that some days her body was not up to exercising and suggests other listen to their bodies. 'A lot of it has to do with how you fortify your body before getting pregnant - I was running before pregnancy too which helped me,' she explained. 'I had people asking how I could do that while nine months pregnant when they can barely get off the sofa. 'Some of it has been genetic - I know some awesome runners who got pregnant and their pelvis just couldn't take running. ![]() She said: 'I thought it was quite common to train during pregnancy but there turned out to be a lot of people who think it's not normal. The 30-year-old has smashed expectations both times, far exceeding the average mile time for a woman, which is 10.40 minutes, according to Runner's World.ĭespite being a professional athlete, Makenna said trolls waded in during both pregnancies to tell her she shouldn't train so hard while expecting - but she brushes them off. We need your feedback! Let us know what you thought about this routine or anything else on the site.Makenna, who is due to give birth any day now, completed the pregnant mile to show what bodies can be capable of. For one-legged exercises, such as donkey kicks and fire hydrant kicks, do one set with your right leg and one set with your left leg.įor more fabulous workout routines, like us on Facebook, follow us on Pinterest, and subscribe to our newsletter. Do two sets of each exercise before moving on to the next. What to do: Perform each exercise for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. It’s quick and effective, targeting your glutes for a butt workout that will tighten and tone your backside.Įquipment Needed: Gym mat or bath towel, a set of medium dumbbells (about 10 lb.), and a gym timer (Gymboss is a free-to-download timer app). ![]() This 5-minute daily butt workout can be performed after any routine. You can build lean muscle, burn fat, improve your balance, and strengthen an important muscle that you use in many day-to-day activities. By training the gluteus, you’ll also reap a ton of health benefits. Whether your curves are big or small, a round, toned booty is in. ![]() Celebrities, fitness models, and trainers are celebrating their curvy backsides.
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