Kayla Itsines is pregnant with her second child - her first with fiancé Jae Woodroffe

Kayla Itsines is pregnant with her second child - her first with fiancé Jae Woodroffe

Kayla Itsines is pregnant with her second child, Shape can exclusively report. Just a week after announcing her engagement to Jae Woodroffe, the fitness influencer and co-founder of fitness app Sweat now announces that she is pregnant again.

"I'm so excited to be pregnant again and can't wait to start this next chapter with Jae, Arna and our little one on the way," Itsines, who shares a daughter named Arna with her ex-fiancé Tobi Pearce, tells Shape. "Jae is so great with Arna and his nieces and nephews, so I know he will make an incredible father. We were both lucky enough to grow up with a sister each, so I'm excited for Arna to have a little brother or sister and experience such a special sibling relationship."

The personal trainer already has plans to launch new prenatal workouts in September, which she is currently still working on. "After listening to many pregnant women over the years, many want to continue exercising throughout their pregnancy to feel strong, healthy and support their mental health, but not everyone knows where to start," she explains. “My goal is to support women at this stage of life and show them that exercise can be a way to maintain strength, overall health and mental well-being during pregnancy,” she says. “Every pregnancy is different, though,” she adds. Therefore, consult your doctor about the best way to exercise during pregnancy.

While Itsines wants to help women exercise during pregnancy, she advises people to focus on their individual experiences when it comes to how the body changes during pregnancy and after birth. "As women, and especially in the age of social media, we often fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other women and their pregnancy journeys, but there's really no point in comparing yourself to others," she says. “Instead, focus on embracing where you are in your own journey, being kind to yourself, and focusing your time on enjoying the special moments with your beautiful baby.”

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As women, and especially in the age of social media, we often fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other women and their pregnancy journeys, but there's really no point in comparing yourself to others.

If you're taking the time to work on your fitness after having a baby, Itsines acknowledges that "mom guilt is real," but it's important to prioritize your own well-being, she says. "Exercise is a crucial part of taking care of our health; not only can it help us feel good mentally, [but] it is also an important part of helping women build and regain strength after childbirth," explains Itsines. "Once you feel ready to move your body again and have received approval from your doctor, it's important to start slowly and listen to your body," she adds. “Take one rep and one workout at a time.”

Congratulations to Itsines on her second pregnancy and on helping others maintain their mental and physical health during and after pregnancy. Her fans can't wait to see what resources she creates for expectant and new mothers.