Jessica Alba is having another beautiful pregnancy, with baby number two due in fall 2011. (Side Note – in the picture above, People Magazine says Jessica is wearing J Brand maternity jeans. Personally, when I compared the high end designer maternity jeans to the much cheaper gap maternity jeans – gap came out ahead for me. You don’t need top pay more for a good look in this case.)
So, what is Jessica Alba doing to stay fit during her pregnancy?
Jessica Alba Pregnancy Workout
This time around, Jessica is training with Yumi Lee (Reebok master trainer) and the focus is on core strength and balance. Exercises include bicep curls while sitting on an exercise ball, single leg balance movements, abdominal planks with stability ball, and full body moves like squat thrusters.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking this is the bulk of Jessica Alba’s pregnancy workout no matter what her trainer tells InStyle or People Magazine. Jessica is still doing cardio and modified full body workouts in the gym (it just probably doesn’t sound exciting enough to quote.)
Keep in mind, Jessica went into pregnancy very fit (see our previous post on how Jessica Alba stays fit) with essentially no excess weight. When you are already fit and thin, it makes sense to focus on “balance” workouts. For the average pregnant woman – just doing full body workouts will help with your balance as your pregnancy progresses.
What You Should Prioritize When Try to Stay Fit While Pregnant
1. Avoid excessive weight gain. While you must gain weight and fat to have a healthy pregnancy, you do not need to literally eat for two. Think of it like 1.25. 
Try not to go crazy with your cravings if you can help it. If not, don’t beat yourself up about it or let others try to make you feel bad. There is always time for dieting later.
2. Stay consistent. If you were working out when you became pregnant, keep working out. Do what you can to avoid skipping workouts as once you stop, you may not start again.
3. Keep walking or doing cardio of your choice for 20-30min three times per week. If your lower body cannot take the strain, I recommend water walking. You might feel silly doing it at first, but once you feel the huge relief in your aches and pains – you’ll be sold.
More Pregnancy Fitness Tips (from Fit Yummy Mummy)
I wish I looked as amazing as Holly!
What You Need to Know About Pregnancy Fitness and Ab Exercises (from Fit Yummy Mummy)
Three Great Ab Exercises for Pregnancy – Second and Third Trimesters (from Fit Yummy Mummy)
Working your core will also help relieve lower back pain while pregnant. In the video above, Holly will show you how to work your transverse abdominus to prevent Diastasis recti – the separation of the rectus abdominis muscle (your six pack area essentially) into right and left halves. Exercises shown – transverse isolation, planks (front and side as well as on a diagonal to make easier) and bird dogs.
