Working out while pregnant

mrambo3

anyone have any good DVD workout videos that the recommend?   I was just getting into a routine with my insanity workouts but now that I'm pregnant, I clearly can't keep up with the max heart rate workouts.  I want something that's going to keep my legs and thighs tone!  TIA!

jglenn4

I can't suggest any workout dvds but I wanted to let you know that unless your doctor tells you otherwise, and you were doing Insanity before your pregnancy, you should be able to continue to do it.  I still do Insanity on days I can't make it to the gym (I take a class similar to Insanity at my gym).  If you're worried about your heart rate then modify the movements to make them lower impact.  Also if you're worried limit yourself to the dvds that are used in the beginning of the program.  For me, at 33 weeks I've found I've had to modify some but not much.  Also, the 140 heart rate rule that a lot of doctors follow is no longer the standard.  Use the talk test and you should be fine (barring any medical conditions you failed to mention in your o.g. post).

mrs.mastro

I agree with the PP.  As long as you have no health reason not to, you should keep up your current workouts.  I continued to run through my first, and now second pregnancies.  I just listen to my body during each workout and try to maximize my effort without overdoing it.  And you'll know when you are about to cross that line.  It feels great to stay in good shape during pregnancy, and pays off at delivery and post-partum.  I have never really focused on my heart rate - just perceived rate of exertion.

Angela814

I would also keep up the Intensity workouts until your body tells you to stop.

I've been following my usual weight lifting routine since I found out I was pg. So far I haven't had to modify anything with the amount of weight (although my belly is getting too big for one of the back machines I use). For cardio I've had to slow down within the last month or so. My lower belly starts to feel crampy if I go too fast, so I have to warm up slower and generally go slower. My heart rate is generally in the 130s-150s range when I'm working out, assuming the machines are even accurate.

mrambo3

Thanks ladies. I was going to continue with modifications but just wanted to see if there was anything else out there.  With my last pregnancy my doctor just told me to make sure I could still hold a conversation while exercising.  I didn't stay in shape with my first pregnancy and I really regret it!

 

creativeaim

Running is my main focus, but I do DVD's to cross train. One of my favorites is the Jillian Michael's Yoga DVD and a friend borrowed me a pre-natal yoga that's been good, too. I used to do the Jillian Michael's 30-day Shred, but I'm not a fan of jumping around so much anymore

The Jillian Michael's DVDs do have some moves that are NOT possible with a preggo belly, so I just do what I can and ad-lib when there's something I can't do. 

Otherwise, (with dr. approval) hit the weight room and do light-weight squats and lunges They've been good for me!