Too late to start exercising?

alandals · May 2011

In the beginning of my pregnancy I worked on my feet all day so I was staying active. I got a new job about a month ago where I sit mostly and am only up and about for a little while. I'm starting to notice that my body is weakening from the job change. I'm scared I'm going to be too out of shape and become exhausted during labor. I also feel really lethargic and can tell that my body needs some moving around Other than walking, what are you ladies doing to stay fit?

Heather&Ben · May 2011

Besides walking & running around after kids while babysitting 4 days a walk - lol - I keep meaning to do prenatal yoga but haven't as I usually opt to go for a walk w/ my H instead!

ksulli · May 2011

I'm carrying around an extra 35lbs everywhere I go, doesn't that count?

lisamoe · May 2011

walk. thats it. about 3 times a week. i have absolutely NO energy anymore!

pixiejazz · May 2011

i have an elliptical and also i ride my bike around everywhere just to keep the blood flowing i use to run track so its hard for me to stop doing anything

HappyKlamb10 · May 2011

I like using the elliptical at the gym. Gives me a good workout and it doesn't affect my joints as much as walking/jogging do.

txaggie2002 · May 2011

I've been using a staionery bike and at least one day a week do some strength training with weights. Not sure if you'd want to add weights this late in the game though.

katiewhompus · May 2011

It's mostly walking for me. I try to make a lap around my building once an hour and then spend half of my lunch break walking. Then I try to get in 30 minutes when I get home. I'm also doing some arm exercises using 2lb weights because they have gotten really untoned during the pregnancy.

krissymac · May 2011

ksulli:
I'm carrying around an extra 35lbs everywhere I go, doesn't that count?

LOL - right? me too. I try to walk a few times a week. I don't have much energy to do anything else. Every time I hold a baby, my arms get sore right away. I'm going to be in for a rude awakening soon! If I were you, I'd just walk when you can, and if you're up for it, do some arm exercises with light weights 3lbs or less.

maiken1027 · May 2011

Walking, prenatal yoga and water aerobics. I find my energy level increases after a work out.

Hopefully I'll be going snowshoeing tomorrow!

colorschemer · May 2011

Walking, prenatal yoga and weight training for my arms. I can deal with the extra weight in other places but the flabby arms are driving me crazy.

weebos8 · May 2011

Prenatal yoga and prenatal pilates. Both DVDs. Hope this helps.

Bunniehug · May 2011

I don't think it's too late to start walking and doing some light exercises. But if you haven't been exercising at least moderately it's not really recommended to start this late.

I'm still working out in a bootcamp type class 3-5 days a week and have been feeling great. I just stopped running this week cause it was starting to get uncomfortable. I totally am for working out while pregnant! Just do what feels comfortable to you.

johnsonia · May 2011

I do prenatal yoga 1x a week at a class, but do some exercises at home too. A lot of the stuff i do at home are similar to the weekly exercises in the "Your Pregnancy Week by Week" I have started doing the treadmill at home and will add noter yoga class in june when i stop working.

MuseumMaven · May 2011

I would talk to your doctor before starting any exercise routine at this point.

If he/she OKs it, swimming is great. I've been doing swimming and water aerobics for months, and it's really fun and a good workout. Not only do I get good exercise, I feel SO light in the water!

KangarooMom · May 2011

Elliptical, and some home work out dvd's. 3/4 times a week. But only for 30-40 minutes and then I'm wiped out. I try to get it in while my DD is napping but I'm less and less motivated. I don't consider walking a "work out" but if I counted that calorie count - probably an extra 30 minutes a day walking the dog while pushing the stroller...

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