Preparing for Motherhood — Part 1
Build the foundation. Develop strength. Prepare your body for what comes next.
Preparing for Motherhood — Part 1 is the first phase of your Mère De Vie movement journey.
At the center of the program is **Full Body Tone — Phase 1**, from gTonnicks’ *The Sleekest Workout*: a progressive full-body practice designed to help you develop foundational strength, muscular tone, balance, posture, body awareness, and movement confidence.

Over six weeks, you will gradually progress from two focused practices per week to a more complete weekly movement schedule that combines gTonnicks training with low-impact cardiovascular activity.

The objective is not to do more as quickly as possible. It is to give your body time to learn the movements, improve muscular control, adapt to the training, and build a stronger foundation before progressing to Part 2.

Your 6-Week Practice Schedule

**WEEK ONE — BEGIN**

Start with Full Body Tone — Phase 1 twice this week.
Allow at least two days between practices to give your body adequate time to recover and adapt.
Suggested schedules include Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Saturday.
Focus on learning the movements, developing proper form, and becoming familiar with the principles of intentional muscular engagement and controlled movement.

**WEEK TWO — REPEAT**
Continue with two Full Body Tone — Phase 1 practices using the same weekly schedule.
Repetition is an important part of the gTonnicks Method. Use this week to become more comfortable with the movements, improve your control, and deepen your awareness of the muscles working throughout each exercise.

**WEEK THREE — PROGRESS**
Increase your Full Body Tone — Phase 1 practice from twice to three times per week.
Suggested schedules are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The alternating schedule provides recovery days between practices while allowing you to gradually build greater strength, muscular endurance, and movement confidence.

**WEEK FOUR — CONSOLIDATE**
Continue practicing Full Body Tone — Phase 1 three times this week using the same schedule.
Rather than simply trying to work harder, focus on improving the quality of your movement.
Greater control, posture, balance, muscular engagement, and precision are signs of progress.

**WEEK FIVE — EXPAND**
Continue with Full Body Tone — Phase 1 three times per week and introduce two days of low-impact cardiovascular activity on alternate days.
Appropriate activities may include brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or using an elliptical machine.
Aim for approximately 20 to 60 minutes of cardiovascular activity, depending on your current fitness level and the intensity of the activity.

**MÈRE DE VIE TIP**
The shorter the duration, the more purposeful the pace can be. A 20-minute brisk walk may provide a different training experience than a relaxed 60-minute walk.
Choose an activity and intensity that allows you to move comfortably and consistently.
Your cardiovascular sessions may be completed indoors or outdoors.

**WEEK SIX — COMPLETE THE FOUNDATION**
Repeat the Week Five schedule:
- Three Full Body Tone — Phase 1 practices.
- Two days of low-impact cardiovascular movement.
- One or two days dedicated to rest, restorative movement, or gentle stretching.
Use this final week to recognize how your movement has changed since Week One.
You may notice greater strength, improved control, better balance, increased movement confidence, and a stronger connection with your body.
Completing Part 1 is not about reaching perfection. It is about establishing the physical foundation and movement discipline that will prepare you to progress.
When you can perform the movements with confidence, control, and consistent muscular engagement, you are ready to continue to **Preparing for Motherhood — Part 2**.

Practice with purpose. Progress with confidence. Prepare for what comes next.