Do you exercise while PG?

Peach&Fireworks · January 2010

My lower back and tail bone have been giving me some troubles. Last time I really pushed it on the treadmill I was sore for days and could barely move. Maybe I'm just a big whimp but it hurt! I want to try and do some LIGHT walking and perhaps some yoga. What kind of exercise are you doing?

carasizemore · January 2010

I'm basically walking on our treadmill and/or biking at the gym at this point. I had been doing some light eliptical but it just hasn't appealed to me lately. I honestly do feel a ton better once I have done it. However there are some days when my back just will NOT let me walk on the treadmill so I give myself those days off. I have to. From what I hear the more you exercise your back is supposed to feel better overall...

And I have a yoga DVD but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for reminding me! Yes

robinsokj · January 2010

I was working out daily until I was put on restricted activity

erinkate23 · January 2010

I go to water aerobics 2x per week - I LOVE IT. I swim around with a bunch of old ladies at the Y and feel weightless for an hour. It's probably not a "hard" workout but it's the only time my sciatic nerve doesn't hurt.

I highly reccommend swimming or water aerobics. My local Y does it without a membership for $10/class or free with membership. I had to get over my fear of being in a bathing suit around humans, but it's totally worth it. Just floating in the water relieves so much stress!!

KateAndMark · January 2010

Not a darn thing. I have never been one to work out and I didn't want to start while pregnant and totally confuse my body.

ibis · January 2010

Yoga... I think it's kept me in good shape, flexible, feeling good, sleeping well, etc.

I was painting for work until about 34 weeks so that was pretty physically demanding as well, but at a certain point I couldn't do it anymore.

L2theC42 · January 2010

I've done some light strength training, spin classes, walking ~ and a strength & yoga dvd

I am searching for a local prenatal yoga

minaa7 · January 2010

erinkate23:
I go to water aerobics 2x per week - I LOVE IT. I swim around with a bunch of old ladies at the Y and feel weightless for an hour. It's probably not a "hard" workout but it's the only time my sciatic nerve doesn't hurt.
I highly reccommend swimming or water aerobics. My local Y does it without a membership for $10/class or free with membership. I had to get over my fear of being in a bathing suit around humans, but it's totally worth it. Just floating in the water relieves so much stress!!

This is such a good idea!! Maybe I'll look into water aerobic classes near me! Thanks for posting Smile

Peach&Fireworks · January 2010

I had been doing a prenatal fitness class but missed a few over the holidays. I have a "credit" with them and was considering trying their prenatal water aerobics classes...only downer is it's a far drive for me. I need to give it a shot though!

adkhiker · January 2010

I have been doing the elliptical regularly (3-4 times a week), except the past two holiday weeks. My chiropractor recommended this over the treadmill as it is much easier on your back and a full motion for your muscles. I have also been doing pre-natal yoga sporadically, though I am hoping to be better about this.

KelleyBean · January 2010

I'm swimming, doing the elliptical and walking on the treadmill. I also still do light weights. There's a yoga studio nearby that does prenatal yoga classes but you need a doctor's note before they'll let you join. I'm going to ask my doc for oone at my next appt.

JenyM · January 2010

No exercise here. I used to workout pre-pregnancy like 3-4 times a week. but, with this bfp, i was too scared at first. then m/s kicked in and i was too busy feeling like shiit and puking in the evening. When it finally went away at 17 weeks, I learned placenta was low. So, def not doing anything now.

oh wells....

megjr8 · January 2010

My first tri was so rough I couldn't do anything. Now I'm trying just to do 20 mins 2x week. I'm going to do a new yoga dvd right now. Otherwise it's just a walk.

erinkate23 · January 2010

*Peach&Fireworks*

Here's a list of YMCA's in your area; I don't know if any of them are close to you but there sure seem like a whole bunch of 'em. Every Y I've ever seen has a pool. Y membership is usually around $40/month.

https://www.ymcapass.com/directory.shtml

Plus, after the baby's born, you can do baby swim. So fun!

Danielleee · January 2010

I did not work out at all in the first trimester mainly because I was too nervous. I got back to the gym during the 2nd trimester and started working with a trainer who has lots of experience working with pregnant women. I saw her once a week for strength training, and also tried to go to the gym one other time during the week as well as walking. My last workout at the gym was last week because I put a freeze on my membership until March, but I'm still trying to walk a few times a week until the baby is born.

mrshutch · January 2010

I took it easy until the 2nd tri b/c I was paranoid, but then it's been elliptical twice per week for about 25 min and yoga 1-2 times per week (prenatal class about 45 min and the regular class 1 1/2 hours). The instructor for the reg class is fantastic about helping modify so it's been no problem to continue. Looking forward to this afternoon- may be my last week, but we'll see.

Yes, definitely don't push yourself too hard, esp. if you haven't been working out, but you may find a little introductory prenatal yoga is gentle but still helps. I also go to a chiropractor about once per month and that includes a little massage from a physical therapist. Doesn't eliminate all aches & pains, but it sure helps!

Anna&Matt · January 2010

Early on I was doing the elliptical/walking/light jogging until they put me on restricted activity. When that was lifted briefly I did water aerobics and light elliptical again but now I'm too huge and miserable to do any exercise really. I get exhausted just running errands. If I was going to do anything I'd consider water aerobics or swimming.

adorsey2000 · January 2010

I had just started getting back into exercising when I got my BFP. Then I was way too nervous to do anything...that turned into being too tired to do anything. I still don't have much energy (2nd tri energy my butt). I talked to my doctor and she said a little exercise each day would hopefully give me some extra energy. Also, since I need to watch my weight gain, exercise should help:)

So my goal is to start walking on the treadmill 30 min a day. Nothing strenuous but just something to get me off the couch. Hopefully it sticks.

coolteacher79 · January 2010

I lifted 2x/week (full body workout) up until about 25 weeks, and do cardio about 4 days/week. I was running (walk/jog intervals) up until 20ish weeks, but now stick to the elliptical, arc trainer, or walking on the treadmill (on a pretty decent incline)

Nikkicole007 · January 2010

I haven't done anything yet b/c I was too nervous and I just haven't felt good. When my energy comes back, I'll probably just stick to walking. I may try to find a prenatal yoga class near by.

MrsDCruz · January 2010

I walk 6 miles every Sunday morning (I'm a part of a running club but since I'm pregnant everyone is walking with me once a week)... and do Yoga 2-3 times a week. I didn't do yoga in my first trimester because I was restricted from bending etc... I have one prenatal yoga DVD that I got but I am looking for a few more, just to change things up.

I feel better than ever right now.

shaunnalar · January 2010

I walk my dog a mile everyday and am doing prenatal yoga twice a week.

Sarah_Fay · January 2010

I walk on the treadmill every day. ?I use to walk at intervals between 3.0 and 4.5 for two miles. ?I now walk at 3.0 the whole time at a zero incline. ?I walk anywhere from 1 mile to 1.5. ?I figure something is better than nothing. ?1.5 miles takes 30 minutes. ?I also try to work in a little Wii Fit here and there and my yoga DVD. ?Don't overdo it. ?Walk at a light pace and incline. ?GOod Luck!!!!

kristinem17 · January 2010

I was doing some light walking daily up until 26 weeks. Then I gave it up. I have no energy for it, plus my back is in pain, plus my Peri told me to RELAX and get rest. This pg woman is now in slow motion for the duration.

andrea z · January 2010

My peri and RE both don't want me doing a lot of exercising during this pregnancy. I am allowed to walk, so I have been walking on the treadmill for about an hour 3-5 times a week.

crysbena · January 2010

You bet! I feel horrible if I don't. I do 20-30 min each day on the treadmill or elliptical and then 20-25 min of light weights and 20 min of stretching and labor exercises. About an hour or more total. I try to do my prenatal yoga or pilates DVD once a week. Oh and I've done the perfect pregnancy workout dvd but it's similar to my regular workout right now so I don't use it too much.

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