Pregnancy fitness

XmasDivine · June 2013

Prior to getting pregnant I had been doing CF for about 6 months, but athletic all of my life. My OB just says that if I still feel like I can do it then DO it and so I've just decreased some weights and have altered some workouts because the belly just gets in the way nowadays (25wks4dats).

Anyway, there is another pregnant CFer at the gym, probably around 28 weeks. The other day the workout included a 1 mile run. I participated, obviously my time was pathetic compared to per pregnancy and I never like broke out into a sprint or anything - BUT the other pregnant girl chose to row instead of completing the run. So my trainer ended up asking me if I was still allowed to run?!? I have no idea why I wouldn't be allowed to.. Unless it caused me severe discomfort? Anyway.. I was just wondering if anyone was given a "stop" date when it comes to running?

argonne · June 2013

There is no reason not to run as long as you feel comfortable doing so and you have your OB's blessing.

cjm724 · June 2013

Unless your doctor gave you a reason to stop, then you can keep running as long as you feel like it! DH tattled on me to my OB at my last appointment (34 weeks) because I ran 5 miles during the heat of the day. My OB knows I was a long distance runner before I got pregnant, so he was not concerned. All he said was, "whatever you're doing, keep doing it!"

tttwalters · June 2013

I am due tomorrow and just got back from a 5km run, so just listen to your body. I have stopped biking because I found it was hard on my back, so I would think rowing would be more uncomfortable then running would be.

LiveNLove44 · June 2013

I just talked to my OB about this today! The only reason she would recommend scaling back is if I have contractions or "tightening" postrun that last a couple hours. I'm 29w2d and ran 5 miles this morning followed by about 1015 minutes of "tightening". Keep doing what feels good!!

Latinos4 · June 2013

What is tightening?

KateVA · June 2013

I think the reason she may have chosen rowing over running is because of the impact. For some women, running just isn't comfortable later in pregnancy, primarily bladder or joint discomfort. But its not dangerous. If you feel good, keep running!

One question - are you still doing box jumps? I am but wondering when I should stop. I switched from double unders to singles already but am still jumping

Adriamichelle83 · June 2013

Totally late to this post, but was curious about the Cross Fit, I was told to quit doing it by my OB since it got my heart rate up and down too much. I was so bummed because I love it and don't get bored with it. But apparently all of you ladies are well into your pregnancy and still doing it. Is there anything you quit doing (cf wise)? I thought especially box jumps, but maybe I don't have to?

KateVA · June 2013

Adriamichelle83:
Totally late to this post, but was curious about the Cross Fit, I was told to quit doing it by my OB since it got my heart rate up and down too much. I was so bummed because I love it and don't get bored with it. But apparently all of you ladies are well into your pregnancy and still doing it. Is there anything you quit doing (cf wise)? I thought especially box jumps, but maybe I don't have to?

my ob said not to do it either but I ignored that. Check out crossfitmom.com. It will tell u everything u need to know about scaling and modifying. Basically just slow down and pace yourself so you don't get overheated or out of breath. Drop the weights a bit, no 1 rep maxes or max efforts. Good luck!

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