Do you workout?

BettyHomewrecker33 · November 2012

If so...what do you do? Is there some exercises your doctor didn't clear for 1st trimester?

sophie206 · November 2012

My plan is to walk everyday. With DD, my doctor said no 'group sports', skiing/snowboarding, (which I know aren't really work-outs) or anything that puts me at risk of falling.

gutsymama · November 2012

Yep! I do a variety of things, and my doctor has told me to keep doing anything I'm used to, at least through the first tri - so for me that includes running, jumping, twisting, ab work, weights, etc. He said the only concern with abs is that once you get bigger you risk your muscles actually tearing/separating, but not to worry about that until maybe 20 weeks or so, and then it's just a matter of modifying the workout, not quitting it. He did recommend I try to keep my heart rate under 160, but the old 140 rule is pretty outdated.

KatetheGreat79 · November 2012

I do work out, but I keep it pretty light because I wasn't in super amazing shape before my BFP. I found this nice first and second trimester workout video on youtube that you can do at home. When I do go to the gym I walk or lightly jog for about 20 minutes and then do some light weights and stretching.

I also plan to buy a prenatal yoga DVD.

ladygrey919 · November 2012

I go to the gym 2-3x/week and do a combination of cardio (walking/running on a treadmill, elliptical, spinning) and light weight lifting. I also like to swim laps and imagine that will feel pretty good once I'm further along in this pregnancy.

BettyHomewrecker33 · November 2012

I need to start to be more active. I think walking and swimming will be good start off points, then some light weights.

shayca · November 2012

I have worked out pretty regulalry for years, so I've continued thus far and hope to keep it up through my pregnancy. I run (a little bit more slowly now) a couple of mornings a week and one day on the weekend, do the elliptical a couple of other mornings, walk to and from work and take Bar Method classes 5-6 days per week. It's a ballet barre/light strength training/pilates/yoga workout that is considered safe to continue through pregnancy, with modifications after 20 weeks or so. I belong to a studio here in MA, but there are DVDs (even a prenatal one) that you can try at home. I absolutely love this workout!

J9bondgirl · November 2012

A few months back I was doing really well, then fell off the wagon. I'd like to walk, but it's getting really cold! I have some Pilates dvd's I keep telling myself I will start up again. I also want to get a pre-natal yoga dvd.

zobogo · November 2012

I'm really into yoga right now. I'm going to try to walk more often - I have a desk job & I hardly take my breaks so I definitely need to start getting up from the desk more. In the past I've been really into pilates, jogging & weight training but I've let those slide lately. I'd like to do some light weight training & hopefully do yoga through my pregnancy. We shall see what doc says....

lyzabeth · November 2012

I run about 4/5 miles 5x a week and use the elliptical. Last time, my doc said to keep exercising until you have to stop! If you already have an exercise regimen in place you are good. I think the only time they worry is if you get KU and then start marathon training after a lifetime on the couch.

opheliainwaders · November 2012

I have a dog, so he's my workout at the moment. 2 long walks per day - I'll just keep walking, I guess? I used to swim a lot, and am trying to find a nearby pool, because I'd really like to strengthen my core without doing any sort of crazy ab workouts

There's a yoga place right next door that does prenatal yoga - it's a little pricey, though, so I might take a couple of classes, and then just do it at home? Still figuring that out, tho.

luckylindy · November 2012

I walk a mile every day with my neighbor and I plan on continuing that.

Mikki62 · November 2012

I've continued working out. I go to the gym and do the eliptical, run and lift weights. I also continue to ride my horse and will probably do prenatal yoga again.

kmc217 · November 2012

I do 3 group classes/week (2 combo classes of cardio and weights and 1 pilates) and am TRYING to make myself walk on the treadmill at home a couple days. I had just started spinning when I got my BFP and my OB told me if I was not already used to it that it may be too much so I'm holding off on spin for now.

jillibean03 · November 2012

I run 6 days a week and lift 3-4 days a week with a yoga class in there every now and then. With ds I worked out up to 38 weeks and had him at 39. Last time my dr said I could continue doing what I normally do and just listen to my body. He didn't recommend anything like horse back riding or skiing that put me at a fall risk.

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