Poll: Exercise

mikesbabymama

1)  Did you regularly exercise before BFP?

2)  Have you been exercising since BFP?

3)  If so, when will you stop?

 

I would love to start walking on the treadmill.  I wake up every morning with good intentions, but as the day goes on, I just can't find the energy.  Maybe today will be the day...

Dollie9

Even if you didnt work out before baby it is a good idea to get some exercise to keep both of you healthy.  Just walking on the treadmill for a half an hour a couple times a week would be good.  And if you do start drink lots of water.  Your doctor will tell you if and when you should stop.

Traycee1242

We went to the gym at least 5 days before my BFP.

Now we go at least 3... I'm hoping to get back up to 5. The weather has been just as big of a factor as the exhaustion. But I really feel SO much more energitic after I work out... I'm dragging ass to get there, but it's so worth it.

wolfpackbrandy

I worked out a lot before and have dropped a little now...but I think it was just first trimester symptoms.  I definitely am getting energy back.  I run a couple times a week, do a few low weight/high rep classes and take pilates once a week.  I plan to do it all until it is uncomfortable.  My MIL has promised to take water aerobics with me when I can't run anymore.

SurfBride4

For my first I was exercising regularly, running mostly. The belief that you can't raise your heartrate over 130 is extremely dated & for most healthy people/pregnancies it's a load of crap. I am not an MD, but I have a degree in Sports Medicine/Exercise Science so there is a little background knowledge there

I continued to run at least 5 days a week through my pregnancy & even at 6am the day I delivered a healthy 7lb 2oz baby girl. Great delivery, easy recovery & was running again somewhere between 4-6 weeks PP.?

That said....since I already had a routine pre-preg. it worked for me. It is not recommended to start a high intensity program when you find out you are pregnant, but even those who never exercised will benefit from moderate activity throughout their pregnancy.?

vidaloca

i worked out for an hour 6 days a week before BFP.  i continued to do that for the first few weeks after BFP, but was having cramping and spotting, so reduced it to 30 min 5/6 days a week...

AutumnBride929

1)  Did you regularly exercise before BFP? Yes

2)  Have you been exercising since BFP? Yes

3)  If so, when will you stop? Whenever my Dr. suggests I stop

Temp865949250007475

1)  Did you regularly exercise before BFP?  I worked out 4-5 days a week before

2)  Have you been exercising since BFP?  I was so sick during 1st tri I worked out once the entire time.  Anytime I wasn't at work I was sleeping!  I did start exercising a month ago again and its wonderful!

3)  If so, when will you stop?  Never (if I can control it)

meg1974

1) Yes, I used to be a competitive ballroom dancer, but I stopped shortly after getting PG due to the cost.

2) I have not been exercising b/c I'm always either achy, tired or nauseaus. I keep telling myself I will force myself to get out and take a walk, but it just doesn't happen. I know I need to do it though.

brundeb

Before BFP I walked our dog everyday. Since BFP we don't go as much mainly because I am usually too tired and I have had problems with bleeding and doctor said no exercising:(  So not only am I not getting out to walk but neither is our poor dog.

JCM052707

1)  Did you regularly exercise before BFP?

I hadn't in about 6 months, but before I stopped I was walking, doing yoga, and riding my horse (dressage. not just sitting up there...)

2)  Have you been exercising since BFP?

No, not in first trimester - too nervous and Dr. told me to hold off. I will start walking and doing prenatal yoga in a few weeks. (no riding)

3)  If so, when will you stop?

I don't plan to stop unless I have complications, etc.

vmb

I exercised 4-5 days a week BFP and have been exercising 4 days a week since BFP. I plan to exercise throughout my pregnancy unless I can't for some reason. I walk/jog on the treadmill, go on the ellipitical and do weights for my legs and arms.

BlairWaldorf

Yes.

Yes, I do about 30 minutes on the elliptical, spin bike, or walking on the treadmill. ?I've chosen to stop running.?

I'll stop when my doctor tells me to.?

thatgirlang

1. yes

2. yes

3. I won't unless the dr tells me to. If nothing else, I expect to still be walking at the very end

Surferamy31

Yes - 4-5 days a week

Yes - 3-4 days a week if I am not too tired (mornings are eaiser than after work.......thats a killer.

If the Doc says "stop" I'll stop!

slhall730

1)  Did you regularly exercise before BFP? Yes, ran a 8k 4 days before.

2)  Have you been exercising since BFP?  No, too sick.

3)  If so, when will you stop? I plan to start back up soon, just walkting though, no more running.

amy_rski

Before BFP - I was exercising occasionally, but traveling lots for work so it wasn't as regular as I would have liked

After BFP - I've been going to the gym 3+ times a week for 30-45 minutes.  

 If my doctor says to stop I will.  I'll adjust what I do as the pregnancy goes on to make sure whatever I do is comfortable.  Like switching from the elliptical to walking on the treadmill once I get bigger.

Cgirl11

1. Yes, 6 days per week.

2. Yes, 6 days per week.  I teach group fitness...cardio kickboxing (low impact) 4x/week and yoga/pilates 5x/week.

3. Will stop at doctor's request or if it doesn't feel right

 

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Jimsgirl5821

I did work out before and I meant to keep working out, but between the nausea and exhaustion I havent since November I am feeling much better and signed up for prenatal yoga that I start this Wednesday and I have a treadmill in my basement I plan to start walking on again. Once I start, I plan on working out as long as I can. I have a pool, so come June I'll work swimming into the mix. I heard when you exercise you have a much, much easier labor and I am all for that

cala09

Worked out before.

Continuing to work out now about the same number of days per week (3) for about 50 minutes each time on the elliptical or treadmill--no running.  I definitely have toned it down a bit now though since I worked out really hard before.  Now, I wear one of those heartbeat monitor watches to make sure I stay below 140 bpm. 

I'll stop when the doctor tells me I should.  I need all the help I can get with exercise since I've started out this pregnancy overweight and need to manage weight gain to the 15 to 20 lb range.

MrsDuncan

1)  Yes - I ran a marathon about a month before we conceived.

2)  Yes - still running, but more on the treadmill (mostly due to weather)

3)  When my doctor tells me to, or if it starts feeling bad. For now, it still feels great!