Exercise

Robeano

How much are you doing?

With my first pregnancy I totally did next to nothing, and ate very horrible. This time around I want to exercise through out and eat much healthier. But I went to the gym today for my yoga class (first time working out since I found out I'm pregnant) I'm EXHAUSTED!! Like feeling wobbly kinda tired. Does it get easier? What type of exercise do you suggest? This better be worth it

sunflowermama42212

I was horribly sick through my whole pregnancy so I couldn't work out but I honestly love home DVDs or the WII fit program. You can do things at your own pace and not feel like a big blob. I also went for long walks when I could. It wasn't sweat worthy exercise but it was enough to keep me feeling healthy. I also paid more attention to my food choices when exercise wasn't an option like I would drink a glass of chocolate milk I mixed instead of the mcdonalds milk shake i wanted lol

DoublePortion

In 1st tri and early 2nd tri I did water aerobics and loved it! I really wanted to keep it up my whole PG, but was put on MBR around 19 weeks. I loved that I didn't have to worry about balance or getting overheated. Some places offer prenatal classes, but the rec center I went to didn't. I just told the instructors I was PG and they helped me modify some of the exercises.

absolutelymaybe

I used to run almost every day prior to BFP, but I've been so exhausted working out is the furthest thing from my mind. 

liz4paws

I'm eating very healthy (mostly due to GD) and walking when my sugars are high, but otherwise not exercising. I get winded really easily now that I'm in third trimester that I consider getting myself off of the couch a workout. I had to set my makeup brush down this morning because I was starting to pant. lol

Kudos to the ladies who can do it, I'm not one of them!

amwenz

I was also put on modified bed rest at 21 weeks but after talking with my MFM I was able to swim starting around 26 weeks. I go 3-4 times a week for 30 min. I love it! I swim breast stroke, on my sides, and back...but I also walk laps, do lunges, squats, karaoke too in between when I'm winded. The pool has helped with swelling too. On the days I don't go it's obvious. I would love to walk and do yoga again but the pressure was too much.

ttuprincess

I was exercising really hard 6-7 days a week before I started follistim during my last cycle and was put on exercise restrictions.  During my cycle and the first 12 weeks of this pregnancy I worked with my personal trainer twice a week following my RE's restrictions and kept my cardio to only walking.

A few weeks ago my OB said my ovaries had gone back to normal size so he cleared me to workout again. He didn't give me any restrictions other than to try to keep one foot on the ground at all times (so no jumping) and to listen to my body. So I am going to zumba class again now 3-4 times a week and just modifying the moves and working with my trainer twice a week.

I actually feel a million times better now that I can work out again.  A good zumba class does wonders for my energy and mood.

rox825

I have dogs so I walk at least 3x/week, not really strenuous but enough to get my heart rate up.  I also take a body flow class 1x/week with an instructor who is also pregnant so she does all of the pregnancy yoga and pilates modifications, and I try to do some light strength training 1x/week in addition.  That's about all that I have the energy for!  If I had a pool I'd probably swim now that it's warm out, but I feel a little weird swimming at the gym.

WA1215

I do 20 minutes on the elliptical 3-4 times a week. I get hot and exhausted quick I'm looking to add more exercise though, switching it up. I'd like to try a workout DVD, specific to pregnancy. Does anyone have one they like? I'm also trying to eat as healthy as possible, eating organic when possible.

Robeano

Thank you for all your replies.

I hope to keep doing my body flow class, as well as doing some swimming and weights.

Does anybody know what the "rules" are regarding doing ab work while pregnant?

LindsayF24

I've been keeping up with my running, just scaled back the intensity. I used to do an 5-6 mile interval run, 4-5 times a week. Now I'm doing just an easy, light 5-6 mile run, 4-5 times a week. Last week I ran 23 miles, the week before I ran 24 miles. This week I will hopefully do 25 miles.

I also do strength training at home twice a week.

Regarding ab work, I believe everything is ok until 2nd trimester, but please ask your doctor before doing anything. I am not a doctor or a trainer. I am not 100% sure about this information. 

HeatherHam10

I've pretty much been sticking to about 45 mins of cardio about 4 days a week. I usually do the elliptical, bike, or treadmill.  I also walk a lot with dh and will start swimming soon for the summer.  I find it has been about the same difficulty wise for awhile and I am 29 weeks. Some days I get a little more exhausted than other but in general it makes me feel pretty good!

ang2016

I went to Zumba prior to pregnancy and I was probably about 10 weeks before I had any energy again though but since then I've been going to the pool 12 times a month (12 to get my $20 insurance credit) and I either swim laps or walk in the walking pool but I try to stay there for 30 minutes.  Somedays I tire out easier than others!

ally510

I am still teaching step aerobics & strength training classes at 31 weeks. I've decreased my intensity & lowered my weights, but that's it. My first pregnancy I taught classes until 38 weeks. I find when I teach in the mornings (weekends) I have much more energy. My energy level is far lower in the afternoon/evenings. I also find that on the days I exercise, I struggle to stay awake past 9:00/9:30.

In terms of rules, you are supposed to keep your heart rate below 140. However, even many OBs will tell you that that is antiquated. Just make sure you keep your heart rate low enough that you can talk. Also, it's typically recommended that you stick with exercises you were doing before getting pregnant.

Good luck!

TXUltraRunner

I"ve found I have more energy on the days that I work out in the mornings. I've been swimming 3x's a week and running 4-5x's a week (30-40 miles a week with 13 to 15 mile long runs). Prior to pregnancy I was running 6 days a week (50-60 miles per week) but the heat and the swimming have scaled back my running. I run even when I'm nauseous and after about 3 miles it tends to go away. I have found that I always have to take G2 with me on a run when I did not have to before. My calorie needs during exercise have changed and to avoid that shaky feeling, I just drink some calories while I exercise (gatorade or G2) and it helps me so much. 

tilelady85

I'm still too nervous to push myself, but this week I've found some crazy motivation and have been going for long walks twice a day. I figure if I keep this up, and watch my sweets, I should be ok. 

I do feel much more energized and in an overall better mood when I walk. 

I say baby steps, start small and see how it makes you feel