Working Out

TeamRey

How often do you workout, what do you do and for how long?

lfen0526

Ive only worked out once since finding out I was pregnant, and I just rode the bike for like 30 min.. I have a heart rate monitor was I was able to closly watch it.  All I know is that it's not supposed to be above 140 right!?

Natasha13

I have a dog so that helps me but my butt off the couch.  I walk her for half an hour up to an depending on weather every day.  I also swim laps twice a week for 30-40 minutes and I go to prenatal yoga once a week.

livinreality

From what I read it depends on what you did previously

Personally I do pilates for about 20 mins 3-4 days a week, I have been having muscle pain an this truly helps.

TeamRey

lfen0526:

Ive only worked out once since finding out I was pregnant, and I just rode the bike for like 30 min.. I have a heart rate monitor was I was able to closly watch it.  All I know is that it's not supposed to be above 140 right!?

I believe it is 140.

snsgurl728

4 days a week.

2 of those days= 50 min of prenatal yoga

2 of those days= 30 min on elliptical, arms with 2.5 lb weights, and rubberband for leg toning

executrixie

I go on our elliptical for 20-30 minutes...ok, 15-20 minutes, and I've been bugging DH to hook up the Wii so I can get a little WiiFit action.  Other than that, I try to play with the dogs and get some gardening in. 

bannedmonkey

I've only worked out once since my BFP, but I plan to get back to the gym after my 8week appt.

I've heard the 140hr is old news. The new recommendation is that you should be able to hold a conversation. For me, that's closer to 155/160.

Kristin131

I teach spinning 2x a week, one 45 min and one 30 min class. I was teaching a 1 1/2 hr class too but I just dropped that one bc I couldn't go that long 1) w/o having to use the bathroom and 2)just my energy level couldn't handle it. I think I will start walking and/or lifting on that day to take the place. I also teach figure skating to little kids...not a huge workout but I am constantly chasing after them and skating in a squatting position haha. And my dr said don't go above 140 bpm...which for me I hardly creak a sweat oh well.

smilelari

3 weight training sessions and 3 cardio sessions per week.  Each workout takes about 30-45 minutes depending on what I decide to do.  Some days I will overlap and do both weights and cardio for a total of about 1.5 hours

smilelari

lfen0526:

Ive only worked out once since finding out I was pregnant, and I just rode the bike for like 30 min.. I have a heart rate monitor was I was able to closly watch it.  All I know is that it's not supposed to be above 140 right!?

My doc said that the heart rate advice was outdated and to just listen to my body

FirstTyMom

I'm going to the gym Monday to Friday, 30 minutes each day of cardio (on the elliptical or bike or treadmill (walking fast with steep incline)).  After the cardio session I do about 30 minutes of strength training and ab work, alternating upper and lower body exercises each day. 

In addition, I walk my dog approximately 1.5 - 2 hours a day. I started this routine (actually I was going to the gym only 3 days/wk) before I got pregnant, so it's been an easy adjustment thankfully.  We are moving out of the country in a few weeks, so I hope I can find a gym near the new home so I don't get too far out of routine.

Diannadiva

I try to do some type of work out every day - walking 30-45min, elliptical, swim, etc - it has given me so much more energy and really helped with the m/s in the beginning!

 I also just ordered a pre-natal workout video called pre-natal fitness fix - it is excellent for any level and a good mix of cardio and toning. you can get it on Amazon!

sdc06

I go to the gym and do the elliptical and weights a few days a week and I also take DS for 2+ mile walks a couple of days/week.

tenille220

I try to do Bootcamp (cardio/weights) 3X a week and then the occassional eliptical and weight training the other days.  I also teach dance part-time (5 days a week).  This time of year it's more "directing" than dancing.  I definitely feel better the days I do workout, but somedays it's pretty tough to get motivated

HapPapFam

I go on a 20 min walk everyday during my break at work.

C.E.W86

I havent even started working out yet! I am going to wait till my first dr visit to make sure everything is ok then do pilates!?

dek2007

I work out 5-6 days week- no abs

Mon and Wed- Spinning

Tues and Thurs-walking class and weighlifting and just weightlifting class- use much lighter weights

Sat- may workout- pilates and/or low impact kick boxing

Sunday- walk on the eliptical and weight lift

 I use a polar watch and make sure I do not go over 130. Most people say 140 but I think one should be careful. Believe me, I was a hardcore workout woman before I was pregnant. I have had many friends miscarry from working out to hard and it was painful to watch.