{
  "id": 14238371,
  "title": "I'm pregnant and work out with my mom and 83-year-old grandma. We've found classes that work for all of our abilities.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/im-pregnant-and-work-out-with-my-mom-and-83-year-old-grandma-weve",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-13T15:54:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/i-work-out-with-mom-and-grandma-weekly-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author, Blake Bakkila, is pregnant with her second child and participates in water aerobics three times a week with her mother and 83-year-old grandmother. This 50-minute workout has become a vital part of their routine, enabling them to stay active despite their varied ages and limitations. Before her first pregnancy, Blake was an active individual who participated in competitive tennis and completed the TCS New York City Marathon in 2018. However, during her first pregnancy, she developed abdominal coning, which motivated her to seek a plank-free exercise alternative. Her mother and grandmother, who already engaged in water aerobics, suggested she join them. Now that Blake is pregnant again, she has returned to the pool, finding it an ideal exercise for her, her mother, and grandmother. The instructor, Alex, customizes the workout to accommodate each participant's needs, providing light resistance weights and modifications for the grandmother's sciatic nerve pain. The 50-minute sessions allow the trio to connect without distractions, bonding over their shared love of pop culture, theme decorations, and indulging in desserts. Although Blake's son brings joy and curiosity to their lives, conversations among the family typically revolve around dinosaur species and construction vehicles, taking precedence over the pool workout.",
  "summary": "Three times a week, I take water aerobics classes with my mom and grandmother. The gentle workout keeps us active and helps us connect.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}