Working out while pregnant?

britaniibabe

Hey ladies! How many of you are trying to workout while pregnant? So far i have been able to keep working out by doing cardio and lifting weights that arent super heavy. Just wanted to see if any of you are trying the same? My goal is to continue throughout because it helps with my anxiety as well. 

pigglesworth

I haven’t been working out like I should be, but my dr gave me the go-ahead and asked that I keep my heart rate under 140

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ruby696

I've continued running 4-5, although I've slowed it way down. Also continue to use the gym a few times a week. I haven't changed much about my gym workout, but will once I start getting bigger.

I'd also like to continue throughout pregnancy to help with delivery and post-pregnancy weight loss.

chachacharrrmin

I was working out up until nausea hit me like a freight train. I plan on going back once I'm not afraid of vomiting mid class.

The classes I attend combine cardio and weight lifting movements. After talking with my doctor and trainer, they told me to continue, but to watch my heart rate (under 160 - but the big thing is to make sure I can still keep a conversation), no jumping (e.g. no jump squats, no jumping after burpees, etc.) and no increasing my weights. I am grateful for my trainer as she has given me modifications for everything and I still feel like I am getting a great workout.

@pigglesworth I may try some of those prenatal yoga videos at some point, too

harrierwife

I was also working out consistently until the nausea hit. Now, I do what I can when I can. Even if that means just going for a walk. 

Otherwise, I'm doing yoga, Crossfit, and swimming.

rallykat14

I've been far too exhausted but I'd like to think I'll work out at some point.   I would love to swim but while I'm still on the crinone that's going to be a no. 

desoky01

I was until this week. Once I'm feeling better I'll get back to it. 

catmommac

I wanted to use the elliptical, but we had to put it in storage while we move. Once we’re all settled in a couple months, I’ll be
back on it.

die_frau

Ironically, working out actually helps my MS. Nothing super intense, but just getting out and going for a walk helps keep the nausea at bay. Although when I'm exhausted and nauseous, I have to remind myself of that... it's definitely a struggle though. 

klmcguire

I was running when I had my first 2 CP, so I am too nervous to do anything yet. I have been lifting small weights and keeping up with a home workout, but after Friday's appointment I hope to get the OK to continue running. I miss it so much.

ruby696

@die_frau I have so much more energy on days I run. It makes a huge difference. I have moments of exhaustion, but I'm not falling asleep at 8:00. On days I don't run it's a major struggle.

jmvander

Walking is about all I can do, so I walk for about 30 minutes after lunch and supper. If my heart rate goes up or I start getting too hot, I feel worse. I wanted to start yoga in the morning, but the exhaustion has been keeping me in bed until the last possible second. I think after the time change now I might be able to swing it, I need to stretch or something in the morning.

antera23

I am in awe of all of you working out. I don’t like working out normally so add in nausea and exhaustion and I have even less motivation than usual, lol. 

wendyann19

I was hit with pretty intense fatigue the first couple weeks and it was actually quite a relief to know it was a pregnancy and not being in a terrible funk. I have been lifting weights and adding a cardio day or yoga but I’m not super consistent because of my work schedule. I’m going to commit to yoga tonight though to stay on the right track!

ki1244

Does rolling back and forth in bed about a billion times overnight count as exercise? If so I'm a champ. Surely calories are burned fighting the blanket tangle that keeps me in one spot?

If not, I probably should start doing something else...

ajbook

I still run 4-12 miles 3-5x a week. Long runs only on Saturdays and always nap with my older kids after. The other days I try to walk or play at the park with my kids. I do squats and wall pushups in the shower every morning (tmi?? Haha!). I need to do more weight training. With my first I ran until my due date. With my second I did mostly Zumba and classes at the gym. With this one I’m running again, but I’ll probably lighten up a lot more towards the end. Running kept my hip muscles very tight and made delivery pretty rough the first time around.

ncm1919

I was doing fantastic until I got a sinus infection. I have been out of commission since last Monday. I’m taking my daughter to the Y tonight so I can get a run in. 

antera23

@ki1244 Ohmygosh you made me laugh so hard! 

Erin1510

With my first I was doing Crossfit (had started 2 years prior to getting pregnant) and did so up until my due date. This time....welllll, let's just say my son is 4 and I haven't worked out consistently since I had him. All my extra fun money goes to paying for daycare so Crossfit was out and I loathe working out at home. Excuses I know, but I'm okay with it. 

I am pretty active and I'm moving around all day as a teacher...but yeah, not actually working out. I feel like I *need* to start something so I'll probably work on stretching and keeping my pelvic floor strong. 

ruby696

Question for the group: is anyone having a hard time keeping their heart rate lowish? It doesn't matter how slow I run (could almost walk faster), my HR is around 165. I can totally pass the talk test, but I can't get my heart rate down. I'm going to ask my doctor if it's an issue, but I'm hoping it won't be. I really don't want to stop running.

amaren-2

@ruby696 do you have a HR monitor that you wear to run? Garmin? Fitbit? Etc?  What is your RHR? 

Mine is high when I run too, but I try to keep it around 160. 

In my last pregnancy I had a hard time toward the end and I had to walk more than run

gabadoo

Impressed with all of you runners! I walk about 2-3 miles a day with my commute, but couldn’t dream of running with all the fatigue lately. Otherwise, still trying to maintain my kickboxing class 2-3 days a week, but lately it’s been more like 1-2x. My OB said I can safely do it until about 16 weeks. After that, flopping around back and forth on my back sounds good, @ki1244!

ruby696

@amaren-2 I wear a Fitbit. My RHR pre-ovularion was approx. 52 BPM. Now it bounces between 64-66. Its around 175 if I'm running normally and it I'm jogging slooowwww, it's around 160-165.

cardinal251989

My yoga/cardio routine was guillotined about 3 weeks ago when the chronic MS hit. But I hate the human potato feeling so I’ve forced a few sessions here, though sometimes just standing in a mountain pose starts churning my stomach. I keep thinking about the second trimester like it’s frickin Disneyland because “they” say that you’re supposed to feel great, and I can’t wait to get back to my routine and feel non-potatoey again!

amaren-2

@ruby696 what was it before when you were running? 

My HR went up about 10 BPM all around. My  RHR is s biti higher than yours though at around 70 Sitting, stand running, it constantly went up 10-15 BPM after pregnancy. When I run, I do have to focus more on breathing to keep it down to about 157

chrssyms

To all of your ladies talking about your heart rate going up quickly, I've noticed the same thing. Just going up the stairs has my heart rate escalating pretty quickly. My RHR is usually around 55-58, so it's a big jump for just walking up the stairs!

Prior to my BFP, I cycled probably 5-6 times a week at 20+ miles with a long ride on the weekends. I feel like it's probably not a good idea to go for road rides at this point, so if I ride, it's inside on the trainer. But like some other ladies mentioned, MS has been so bad that it has basically sidelined me. Unfortunately, I haven't noticed exercising really improving my MS symptoms at all. Instead, I just make sure to take my dogs on a 2+ mile walk once to twice a day. Not exercising has been a real drag for me, because I feel like it helps with mood, bloat and just an overall feeling of health. I'm hoping that my MS will go away in the next 2-4 weeks and I can get back to regular exercise. 

ruby696

@amaren-2 It was probably about 160ish when I ran normally before becoming pregnant. I've slowed way down - mile time is about 10.5 - 11 min. It feels ridiculously slow and it seems like my heart rate should be around 140. But it's pretty solidly at 160-165. Maybe I'll start paying more attention to my breathing and see if that helps.