Community› The Bump Month Clubs› October 2012 Moms
October 2012 Moms
New Discussion

Any good exercise routines?

nmmsh5nmmsh5
in October 2012 Moms

Hello October Mommies!

I'm due at the end of October. I began the workout called "insanity" a few days before I found out I was pregnant. I really like the workout program, however, I've read that high intensity workouts are not the best. I would still like to get my heart rate up a little so that I can stay in shape. Then again, I feel so lucky to have been able to see those two red lines, so I don't want to risk any complications either. Do any of you  know of a good workout plan that is good for both mommy and baby? 

BabyFetus Ticker
Report Reply to Post

Re: Any good exercise routines?

  • mil23mil23
    I'm planning to get Linsey Brin's Complete Pregnancy workout DVD's.  They have a DVD for each trimester and then a postnatal bookcamp!
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • nmmsh5nmmsh5

    Wonderful! I will definitely look into that!  

    Thank you!

    Congratulations on your October Baby! :) 

    BabyFetus Ticker
    Report Reply
  • blp0118blp0118
    I do Zumba and PiYo.... Zumba can be really intense. I just keep reading as long as you can keep a regular talking voice pattern while you're working out it's ok. 
    ?Married 11-1-08 ~ dxPCOS 9-1-11 ~ BFP 2-14-12 ~ T.J. born 11-1-12? Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie First Birthday tickers Tanner James The BoysWedding Shot
    Report Reply
  • alyson686alyson686 member
    Too funny--I started insanity a few days before I found out I was pregnant too.  DH and I were doing it together, so I still do it with him, but I've cut out all the jarring jumps and take more breaks so that I don't get too exhausted.  I also just bought a couple Pilates and yoga DVDs for when I get a little further along and really can't do any of the insanity any more.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • mrsruhlmrsruhl
    If you have cable, you could try some of the fitness videos on OnDemand? I don't know if they have specific ones for pregnancy, but I do a walking video in the mornings and it's free to rent. Once it gets warmer out, I plan to be outdoors walking more.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • MrschicaMrschica member
    My on said that as long as I keep my hb at 150 during cardio then I'm good to go!

    image
    Married my best friend 09.18.11
    TTC since 12.10.11, BFP #1 02.10.12
    Baby E born 10/18/12. 8.5lbs and 21in of pure perfection!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker




    My Blogging Endeavors:
    Here Comes Mommy
    Report Reply
  • clussyKclussyK member

    This one lady was still a Zumba instructor at 8 months pregnant and I believe she did Zumba up to close to the end. She looks like she's doing just fine. Smile.

    I personally am ordering the Perfect Pregnancy workout DVD to supplement regular cardio. Last pregnancy, I only did light cardio throughout and I felt like my muscles were mushy afterwards, which I wasn't all that comfortable with so I'm hoping to just maintain some muscle tone and strength if possible. 

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • ChrisG83ChrisG83 member
    I too am doing Lindsay Brins Complete workout dvd. Super fun and the yoga feels great.
    Report Reply
  • kmitch0303kmitch0303 member
    With DD my Dr told me not to let my heart rate get above 140. I was active in high intensity spin classes at the time. I just wore my heart rate monitor and when it started getting close I would back off a bit and let it go down. I did spin all the way up until she was born. I don't belong to a gym anymore, but I plan to keep doing my elliptical regularly and some weight training. I am hoping to get my arms in nice shape for summer since I will be big. lol
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"