exercise

CindyJill27

Hi mommy's!!

 

So I wanted to ask about exercising. So becuase I am so tired all the time and just want to eat and sleep, I do believe I've already gained like 5lbs and I am only 7 weeks. My OB mentioned that they are having an issue with moms gaining too much weight and putting baby and mom at risk for a few things. So I don't want to gain too much weight to quick therefore I want to get back to the gym and eat better. Since I haven't done much working out since I found out I was pregnant, due to just being nervous and not wanting to risk anything....I want to get back into it now. My DH and I ran in a 5k a couple weeks ago and we did great, but I don't know what my limit is or what we can do or what we need to be careful of as new mommies. Any suggestions...?

KeyLime81

Last pregnancy, I loved the elliptical.  So far, I've been keeping up, but I'm just waiting for the nausea to hit hard in the next week or two...we'll see what happens after that...

As for exercising, just listen to your body...if you're pushing yourself too hard, you'll know.  There will be some days that you'll feel great, and there will be others that you only get in 10 min before you have to stop.  

If you have any specific questions, check with your OB.  Some recommend against running if you've had previous pregnancy issues, but generally, it's fine to keep up with your regular routine and just make adjustments as you need to.

Luna C

My appt. is next week, so I haven't been able to talk to my doc yet about my specific routine, but what I've been doing for now is keeping to the same schedule and just taking everything down a notch. 

So, where I used to go all out in spin class, now I take it at about 2/3 speed. 

Basically, I try to work as hard as I can without getting out of breath. Of course, I'm so tired I haven't had a choice not to take it easy. 

In my case too, I was already overweight (and actively losing) when I got pregnant, so I'm trying to make sure I don't gain any weight yet, while still eating healthy. 

kmolsonmay5

I've switched from running to doing the elliptical or going for a really long brisk walk.  My cramping seemed to be worse after running which is why I switched.  I also do the stair climber and occasionally the rowing machine.  I find keeping active helps keep me sane and sleep better, but I do listen to my body and some times I can't go the 40 minutes like I did before. 

Starry1033

I was just asking the nurse at my doctor's office about this yesterday... she said as long as my heart rate doesn't go above 140 and I feel good that the exercise is fine.  She was explaining to me that above 140 the body has to decide where the oxygen goes and it will pick you over the baby.  I am just going to take my usual workout and moderate.

Kinipela7

I like running short distances (5k or less) and if I don't feel well enough to do that I like to take my dog on long walks.  DH and I are going hiking tomorrow.  Swimming is also great!  I do whatever I feel like doing these days which is walking most of the time unfortunately.  However,  walking is better than nothing!

Pintobean39

My dr has always told me to exercise. I was spotting last week so I quit but it seems to have stopped so I may start back up next week. I do elliptical and bike. I'm going to try to incorporate weights.

Kfish17

I've been reading about this a lot as well. You would think this being my 4th I wouldn't have so many questions! A few months ago I had been boxing and running. When my husband went to the state trooper academy I had to stop. Just before I got preg, I began TurboFire. I love it!! I have kept going with it, just taking it easy and taking my breaks as I need them. I am finding that working out is helping fight my fatigue. With that said, everyone is different and what their body can or can't handle is different. Just listen to your body!! Feel well!

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TonyaCody06

I run! Went this morning actually we have a Monday runners check in group here. You are encouraged to continue the excercise your body is already used to doing. If you were running before, you can run now. Listen to your body, don't push your limit, stay hydrated!

beeekey

I WAS a runner but this nausea has hit me so hard that I can't muster up the energy to leave the house in the morning for a jog. As soon as the nausea settles I plan on hitting the gym again. Hopefully soon. I don't feel like I've gained a lot of weight but I'm crazy bloated :-w

lest12

I didn't know the heart rate thing. Interesting!

I haven't talked to my doctor yet but I've just been doing what I was doing before, elliptical, brisk walks/jogs, light hand weights. I just seem to get winded more easily so I can't push as hard even if I wanted to!

I do a lot of yoga at home, but I haven't since i found out, because I'm nervous. Haven't been able to talk to my doctor and I was so crampy... overly cautious, probably! If I was a regular at a studio if feel comfortable asking about/trusting their recommendations.

CindyJill27

see im confused, becuase I was told that the heart rate thing was a wives tale....

Pintobean39

CindyJill27 said:

see im confused, becuase I was told that the heart rate thing was a wives tale....

I think they use to say 140 now they say it's ok to get your heart rate up even higher. I thought I read 160-170, but I can't remember.

lest12

I googled it last night and (shocking!) found conflicting information on the internet.

Luna C

I've found that just walking up the stairs in our house leaves me winded -- and we have a four-story house so there's no avoiding it, sadly. 

I just take everything slower and easier. All I can do really.  

Luna C

lest12 said:

I googled it last night and (shocking!) found conflicting information on the internet.

Conflicting advice about something during pregnancy! I can't believe it. 

Carriebear22

I think that the heart rate limit is a very old guideline, as people tolerate activity different than others. I have found that I can go up to 160-165 and still be able to have a conversation when running so that is where I am staying. It's more about your perceived exertion level than heart rate. @tonyacody06 where can I find this runners check in?

TonyaCody06

@Carriebear22 - the thread will be posted on Monday mornings in this June 2014 board.

I don't even monitor heart rate. I've been running since February and an just continuing to run. If I am struggling to have controlled breathing, I slow down.

Kinipela7

Exactly what @carriebear22 says.  That's also what my OB said.  She said you really wouldn't be able to do a whole lot if that was true.  Just make sure your not dying to catch your breathe and you will be fine,

ncbelle

The heart rate thing is definitely dated information.  If you are already in shape, you are going to be able to stay well oxygenated with a heart rate over 140.  If you are a couch potato, then likely not.  It's better to go by the "talk test" - if you can talk, you are getting plenty of oxygen and are a-okay.

I never monitor my heart rate and I'm sure it's over 140.  Of course about as soon as I got a BFP my body was telling me to slow down.  Fine to continue your normal routine (and good to do!) and just follow you body's cues.

FWIW I've found it much harder to exercise in 1st tri than in even late 3rd tri.  So keep at it as it will get better!!

mom2be614

I usually do 3-4 hour-long cardio workouts weekly and 2-3 vinyasa yoga classes weekly, but I've had to drop way back the last couple of weeks, due to nausea and getting fatigued very quickly. I'm looking forward to that easing up a bit. As others have said, listen to your body, and do what feels good. For me, back and shoulder soreness are much worse when I don't exercise.

kcartwright12

I Jazzercise and now that I'm expecting again, I'm just going to take it easy. Exercising during pregnancy is suppose to help with weight gain and help During labor. We'll see. I didn't exercise with my first.