Using elliptical machine?

Ms.lucky13 · September 2009

I love my elliptical and hope I can still use it.

Would anyone know if it will be safe to use during a pregnancy?

TIA

anakin · September 2009

Yes. ?Just don't overdue it. ?Which is what a doctor would say about any exercise. ?If you get tired take a break, and drink plenty of water while using it.

An elliptical is (I believe) considered to be less stress then walking. ?And pg ladies are always being told to walk.

As a matter of fact, the only thing I've heard about exercise while pg from a doctor is nothing where you might fall (ie: horseback riding) and nothing that you weren't doing before pg. ??

kates2480 · September 2009

I use one at the gym 4 times a week, my OB told me to make sure I'm drinking enough water. i did notice that I get short of breath easier, so I can't do the inclines of 8 and 10 that I used to do, I have to do 6 and briefly 8's.

laurmar21 · September 2009

Yeah, why is that? I am the same way...I get out of breath easier, or at least it seems like it! Are you guys lifting weights at all? Do you know if that's safe too? I mean, not hard core lifting, just for toning... what are your thoughts on that?

Sarah_lily · September 2009

"Yeah, why is that? I am the same way...I get out of breath easier, or at least it seems like it! Are you guys lifting weights at all? Do you know if that's safe too? I mean, not hard core lifting, just for toning... what are your thoughts on that?"

I lift free weights. It's fine as long as you aren't seriously overdoing it.

Taylor11 · September 2009

I think you have to gauge your level of fitness and health. If you typically do the elliptical 5 days a week for 60 mins, then certainly continue but only do it for 30 mins at a lower intensity.

Honestly, I am still running 3-4 miles several times a week (now interchange with jogging and speed walking if I get winded), kickboxing 2 times a week, still lifting 8-10 lb weights, play tennis, ride my road bike, and do the elliptical as well. I know some people think I am overdoing it, but I was in tip top shape BP, and am pretty athletic. I am sure as my belly grows these things will become uncomfortable, so I will modify at that point. Just listen to your body and slow down if you know you need to!

hikerbeth · September 2009

You can do anything you did before. Your body will tell you when to slow down or back off.

I teach Bodypump (barbell class) and Bodycombat (mixed martial arts class) and will continue to teach both (with modifications as needed) throughout my pregnancy.

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