Biking while pregnant

MeggyO

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

TheMutleys

I went biking while we were on vacation and felt very comfortable.  The place that we go is all connected by paved bike paths. 

I think that if this is how you want to exercise, it is just fine.  Then again, I am not overly cautious when pregnant.  

I believe that those who say you should not bike are really talking about the risk of falling off the bike.  

EmmieB

TheMutleys:

I went biking while we were on vacation and felt very comfortable.  The place that we go is all connected by paved bike paths. 

I think that if this is how you want to exercise, it is just fine.  Then again, I am not overly cautious when pregnant.  

I believe that those who say you should not bike are really talking about the risk of falling off the bike.  

this. and mountain biking. 

it's like any exercise: keep doing what you've been doing, but now is not the time to start ratcheting it up  or training for anything serious.

trust your body.

oceanangelbeauty

Sounds like a great idea! Enjoy some biking.

StefandTodd

I always feel/felt too unsteady on a bike.  But that's just normally and non-pregnant.  If you feel like you have any balance issues with a growing belly, I'd be extra careful.  Also, I am soooooo clumsy these days (and have been since probably 25 weeks or so).  I drop stuff constantly and bump into things all the time.  Bike riding would scare me.  It's all about your comfort though.  Be careful, have fun, listen to your body.

SarahCee

EmmieB:

it's like any exercise: keep doing what you've been doing, but now is not the time to start ratcheting it up  or training for anything serious.

trust your body.

exactly this.

tri-reader

I biked a few times during pregnant, even in the 30+ weeks.  It's a bit more awkward but not too bad.  I also taught spin class until 36 weeks so I say go for it.

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82

 

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82

 

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82

 

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82

 

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82

 

womenbike

MeggyO:

Would you try it? I biked all last summer and it was amazing. I'm a pretty good biker with good balance (I haven't fallen from my bike since I was 12) and usually stick to fairly flat and safe bike paths. I keep thinking that if I rode my bike more, I would be able to stretch out those muscles that are super sore and causing pain.

What do you think?

 

There many women that ride during pregnancy, some of them ride until delivey, other can't! A suggestion is a must: ask t your doctor!

Read this article about pregnancy and bike  https://www.womensbike.net/?p=82