Bumps and Burpees: Your Guide to Staying Strong, Fit and Happy Throughout Pregnancy

Bumps and Burpees: Your Guide to Staying Strong, Fit and Happy Throughout Pregnancy is a DK title by personal trainer Charlie Barker, founder of Bumps & Burpees and a new mum. It presents workouts created to be carried out safely during pregnancy, with guidance on protecting your baby while exercising and an overview of the physical changes you may experience across each trimester.

Planned for home use with minimal or no equipment, the programme includes step-by-step, illustrated exercises for each trimester and postpartum. It also sets out which exercises are suitable at different stages, alongside advice on common complaints including morning sickness and swollen feet. Q&As address current facts and outdated myths, supported by safety warnings and clear instructions on when to seek medical advice.

Key details

• Author: Charlie Barker
• Publisher: DK
• Includes 36 pre and postnatal workouts
• Step-by-step illustrated exercises for each trimester and postpartum
• Q&As covering up-to-date facts and outdated myths
• Safety warnings and guidance on when to seek medical advice

Synopsis

Charlie Barker shares a programme of pregnancy-safe workouts focused on strength, fitness and flexibility, with guidance for each trimester and postpartum. The book outlines what to expect as your body changes, explains which exercises are appropriate at each stage, and offers advice on managing common issues such as morning sickness and swollen feet.

Alongside Barker’s personal story, it includes real-life accounts from other mothers, plus practical Q&As and clear safety information to support exercise during pregnancy and early motherhood.