What kind of exercising is everyone doing?

jamesnnatasha · August 2011

I am 7 weeks today! When we got confirmation from the doctor that I was pregnant, she told me that I could continue to run, bike, and lift weights (like I usually would do). I ran 2 miles today on the treadmill at a 5.5 speed. I've been a runner for the past few years, but I don't want to overdo it now. I might take up swimming laps tomorrow. What is everyone else doing for exercise?

blushingbride_08 · August 2011

I do zumba, belly dancing, circuit training, yoga, swim, and ballroom dancing.

blu-eyedwife · August 2011

running, strength training with weights, pilates

sunandsurfmama · August 2011

I am and have been doing pretty much everything but yoga poses on my belly and crunches.

I just went on a 2 mile run with DH last night and if I have not had LO will go on another tonight.

I am still lifting weights, yoga, pilates, dance fitness, cycling, running, walking, swimming, aqua aerobics. Whatever I really feel like in a given day. I just listen to my body.

GL and hope you find something that works for you.

nabum · August 2011

I continued to run until 24w. I'm still taking tkb, walking, weight training and doing yoga. GL!

MrsClark8109 · August 2011

I had to quit working out in order to get pregnant, but then when I got the "go ahead slowly" at 12 weeks I took up stair stepping and incline walking (I was not cleared for running/jogging) until my belly was too big--then cycling (on stationary--my OB doesnt reccomend an actual bike as our balance tends to get a little wacky). I can't WAIT until babies are here and I'm allowed to go for nice long runs again.

mrs.larry · August 2011

I don't usually post here but I'm just so excited about getting back into running! I had a minor spotting incident around 7 weeks and was told not to for a while. now that I'm ok to run again, I'm taking it slow - which is not nearly as hard as it was to not run at all.

just posted about it on my blog, actually. if you want to check it out. https://wp.me/p15qKy-cM

good luck to everyone!! keep it up, you'll be so glad you did.

AmandaP678 · August 2011

jamesnnatasha:
I am 7 weeks today! When we got confirmation from the doctor that I was pregnant, she told me that I could continue to run, bike, and lift weights (like I usually would do). I ran 2 miles today on the treadmill at a 5.5 speed. I've been a runner for the past few years, but I don't want to overdo it now. I might take up swimming laps tomorrow. What is everyone else doing for exercise?

With my last pregnancy I ran until 20 weeks and then switched to swimming.

2gr8pits · August 2011

I have been doing whatever I feel comfortable doing. I know that is vague, but honestly, let yourself slide a little but try to keep going! It did get hard from weeks 9-13ish for me. I used to workout 5-6 times/week and now I get 3-4days in, depending on my mood and how I feel. Everything is harder with an extra 15lbs! I walk more (instead of run), still lifting, still doing cardio classes, ballerobica, yoga, prenatal pilates, whatever I am in the mood for. At my 20 week appointment I was told no more bike riding or rollerblading (just for risk of falling). Other than that, just do your personal best!

ESaub · August 2011

I've been doing CrossFit Moms since about week 20. I was so sick and exhausted in my first trimester that I didn't do much at all then. Now I absolutely love the cross training of CF. I still walk a couple times a week but I really prefer my CF workouts. I feel like I get alot out of them even though they don't last very long. Nothing beats getting a good solid workout in 10 minutes! I definitely recommend it.

Karmalife · August 2011

Weight training (I aim for 3 full body workouts a week) and cardio in the form of elliptical or the spinning bike.

mrsredrox · August 2011

I still run, weight lift, swim, kettlebells, and do yoga.

araybin · August 2011

I do yoga and running regularly and when I found out I was preggo, I was also concerned about what I could do. The yoga instructor told me for the first tri not to do any twists or jumping/hopping. But running is totally fine and I'm going to get a heart rate monitor to make sure i stay in a certain range. An old personal trainer of mine that I used for a few years gave me this info: keep your heart rate under 80% max which would be (220-age)X(.8) = 150ish for you. Some doctors recommend 140bpm but it depends how you feel.

llizzyb · August 2011

I'm still rehabbing from hip surgery, but for now I'm doing upper body weights, swimming, and stationary bike. I get to add the elliptical in two weeks. In six weeks I can pick back up with my walking schedule (3 miles, 4 days a week), in addition to all the above. So, low intensity stuff and weights.

SeasTLC · August 2011

I'm doing CrossFit MWF and running btw 2-4 miles T,Th,Sa and rest on Sunday. Working out helps with the fatigue and keeps me motivated...

ldeo · August 2011

I do zumba, belly dancing, circuit training, yoga, swim, and ballroom dancing.

Mrs.Dec06 · September 2011

With my first pregnancy I ran until 34 weeks and then switched to speed walks and elliptical only. I did have to buy a belly bra for extra support somewhere around 25 weeks. I am currently running 2-3x/wk and doing the elliptical 2-3x/wk. I have switched the treadmill speed from 6.4 to 5.8-6 for most of the 30-35 minute jog. I'll probably continue taking the speed down as necessary, although will fall coming, I hope to run outside!

Zoeismysunshine · September 2011

Prenatal yoga and pilates and bellydancing. But mostly swimming, it takes a lot of pressure off of your lower back and it feels amazing!

crazigirl80 · September 2011

If you swim, what stroke did you do? I have si joint issues and I am wondering if breaststroke might not be good becuase of the position your pelvis gets it? Anyone have back/pelvic issues that swam?

llvaziri43 · September 2011

While staying active during pregnancy is important, you must also be mindful of chosing a form of exercise that allows you to monitor your heart rate and body temperature.

A great form of exercise through all your trimesters, allowing a safe and healthy environment for you and your baby is swimming. I highly recommmend taking up the sport of swimming during your pregnancy.

https://youtu.be/wE2332sEUBc

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