Who is still working out

Mel_B09 · August 2013

Unsure if any moms out there plan to continue working out.. Maybe we can share tips and ideas?

JNova78 · August 2013

I am still doing 30 minute elliptical five times a week. Its been tough to slow down, and I'm really nervous about it (I'm a FTM), but I'm trying not to push myself to hard. I'm not really doing it to burn calories, just to work on stamina, metabolism, etc.

sf214902 · August 2013

I have continued to workout 3-4 times a week. I primarily do the barre method. I plan to workout the entire pregnancy.

Mel_B09 · August 2013

I am doing stroller fit twice a week right now and other stuff twice a week. I am not going to push myself like I have been though I will be keeping active through out this pregnancy

partridgeb06 · August 2013

I did some zumba today and am going to TRY to do some form of exercise 4x week.. My FI and I made a workout check off chart to help hold us accountable.. Hopefully it works, haha...

St2cl · August 2013

I switched my heavy weights /low # of reps to light weights/high # reps.
Will not be doing lunges or lifting weights over my head.
Keep cardio under 30min. No elliptical or treadmill.
Going to try prenatal Pilates!

andreabds · August 2013

I'm still working out with a trainer. She's aware so she changed my workouts to accommodate me. I plan to work out all 9 months.

lexieface08 · August 2013

Am still ruining. Keep it easy though !

Cocomammy · August 2013

I ride my bike to work everyday, and take a walk in the evening. Nothing to strenuous, but I get a little sweat.

vanvoorhis-101 · August 2013

I am still walking, but not as often as I would like. I get cramps off and on and the fatigue has been hitting me hard the last couple days. I am going to keep walking and doing yoga, but I am taking it easy.

boxerbabylove · August 2013

I'm too uncomfortable running so I'm just walking right now. Maybe once the breast tenderness goes down a bit and I'll try to get back on my running schedule. I'm also going to take a prenatal yoga class. I had a trainer for a while but my workout was really intense and I think I might need to rework it a bit. Might reach out to my trainer and have a catch-up/pregnancy planning session to get me where I need to be.

Twirple · August 2013

I walk, do light weights and use the rowing machine. The rowing machine is my favorite because it is a zero impact, full body workout.

sueann911 · August 2013

Between the breast soreness, OHSS, RE telling me to take it easy and the constant cramping, I stopped running. As soon as this bloat and cramping goes away, I will get back to it and plan to for the duration of the pregnancy.

Haysgriff · August 2013

I row three times a week and walk the dog 2 miles every day. I'm not sure how long I can continue rowing as the bump will get in the way when it starts showing and I'm having to come up with creative ideas about why I can't carry the boats to and from the river - not sure how long I can keep that up either!! I intend to carry on for as long as its comfortable.

Avion22 · August 2013

I'm still running -- not quite as far or as fast as I was before pregnancy, but that's because I'm just too tired.

KNSATX · August 2013

St2cl said:
I switched my heavy weights /low # of reps to light weights/high # reps.
Will not be doing lunges or lifting weights over my head.
Keep cardio under 30min. No elliptical or treadmill.
Going to try prenatal Pilates!

What kind of weights are you doing now? I know it's different for everyone, so I'm looking for a general idea. I was told not to lift more than 30lbs and I really feel like that's BS. I switched from squats in the rack with 145lbs to 200lbs on the leg press, which still felt easy. I know I won't be able to do it when my belly gets bigger, but I can't just do a kazillion reps @ 30lbs.

MrsR912 · August 2013

Still running 2.5 miles 3x a week and walking the other days. Hoping to continue all 9 months with some form of exercise.

MNeforos · August 2013

I have been walking, water aerobics, and doing circuit training. Be sure to get a very supportive sports bra if your boobs are sore. The one you wore pre-pregnancy might not cut it anymore.

kimmy01su · August 2013

I used to run 3 miles 3times a week, I have changed that to walk/ run now...takes a little longer but I do not feel as tired afterwards

MrsEmilyS · August 2013

I am still working out at least 3x a week. I am still doing the same weight as I was before pregnancy. I find that doing cardio is what is harder for me because by then I am pooped. I end up doing it less intense because I don't have much energy.

patunia7321 · August 2013

I teach Zumba classes and started taking it easy on the squats, lunges, jumping, and twisting just because I am irrationally nervous. I can't wait to be able to tell them what's going on, I'd bet some of them have a suspicion. Other than that I walk everyday... and try to remember to do kegels!

MrzJuarez · August 2013

I'm still running, I am taking it a little slower, I can't help but be a little cautious.

Rrrrrachel · August 2013

I am theoretically. But only theoretically. I have two 5ks coming up, though, so I need to get my rear in gear.

speechie517 · August 2013

I've continued with bootcamp 3x per week and take a 30-60 walk on the other days. Two of the ladies I work out with continued this class with modifications until just before they had their girls and agreed that being in shape helped them with labor and recover.

I wasn't jogging much before, but would do sprint intervals, so I'm going to change that to jog/walk intervals.

MrsS81112 · August 2013

I do Zumba 1-2 x per week and then I've been swimming about 2 x per week. Every now and then I jump on my bicycle and ride too. I want to continue Zumba and swimming throughout the whole pregnancy if I can. The doctor is supportive as long as I feel okay.

rox825 · August 2013

I'm still working out but have changed my routine. I used to do cardio kickboxing but it's a little more intense than I'm comfortable with, so now I'm power-walking for a half hour 5 days/week, doing yoga 1-2x/week, and doing light strength 1x/week. Eventually I'd like to try a water workout class.

partridgeb06 · August 2013

I can't wait to be doing zumba with the belly.. It will be fun and entertaining to watch in the mirror at the studio haha..

WifeofaComposer · August 2013

You ask "still?" as if I work out in the first place...

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rachathi · August 2013

I've been doing cardio 2-3 times per week, mostly elliptical and spin class. I stopped running due to plantar fasciitis (that's what I self diagnosed anyway...) after a half marathon in May, and haven't decided if I'll pick it back up when pregnant or not. Dealt with a lot of pain and potential injuries during that last month of training. I've also continued lifting and cut down a little on the weights, got a little light headed towards the end of the first and only body pump class I did early in the 5th week, but I plan to try again tomorrow and go a lot lighter. I wear a heart rate monitor and keep an eye on it, but my doc said to go by how you feel and not a particular heart rate.

mammasuzelov · August 2013

I'm doing cardio at the gym 3 times a week and light weights and walking my dog every day. The gym has been hard with morning sickness. The sweat smell makes me feel like fainting.

Brde2Bee · August 2013

I am going to continue my spinning classes. So far it has felt great! I am wearing a heart rate monitor and drink 64 ounces of water a class. Hope to keep it at 3x's a week.

NicoleAnne416 · August 2013

I run less and walk more, my run is more of a jog anyway (heck I couldn't even jog as a kid and just got myself into it this spring), but some days I just feel yucky and exhuasted and i let myself skip. If i get out and feel like jogging, great. Yesterday I only made it .5 miles of jogging before I was winded and walked the rest of my 3 miles. I do the typical squats, push-ups, tricep dips, etc etc and have been slacking but plan to keep that up a few times a week, and I need to get back to my light (10lb) dumbbells for my arms that are looking sad. Basically, I plan to work out the entire pregnancy, but right now I just choose battles depending how I feel. My diet (not A diet, just what I eat) has been completely off as well since feeling queasy on top of every other symptom, so I am trying to be aware and again "choose my battles" with food. I am sure in the second and third trimester I will do better with that when the queasiness goes away.

Sarahjess06 · August 2013

I want to keep running, I've just been sooooooooo tired.

hopefully it will pass somewhat soon so I can at least get out a little.

ekmebm · August 2013

Still running and hope to the entire 9 months.

lindz324 · August 2013

I continue to run, not as long or fast bit still going strong. Plan to run as long as I can

babybarnes87 · August 2013

I had signed up for a sprint triathlon on October 6th. It's a 250 yard swim, 9 mile bike ride, 2 mile run. I have no idea if I'll be able to still do it! Guess I'll see how I'm feeling as the date gets closer. I am still running, swimming, and getting on my bike occasionally, but I have gotten out of my routine since finding out. I definitely want to stay active because it keeps me feeling sane!

St2cl · August 2013

I was told not to try to gain muscle during pregnancy. I will be doing dumbbell workout (no machines). Will be aiming to do 12-15 reps as oppose to my heavy weights of 8 reps. Side raises, bent over raise, front raise, curls, bench press, bent over rows, squats, step ups, calves, etc

Teresa1896 · August 2013

I'm doing exactly what I was doing before becoming pregnant, which is walking around 3 miles per day. Toward the end of my pregnancy I got really sore and it hurt to walk, so I had to cut back around 8 months.

Nicki2525 · August 2013

I used to work out 4-5 days/week... But took a long break before I got pregnant (vacation, sick, work, etc). Now I'm nervous to start my routine again. I've been walking but no weights and no stair master. Any advise?

newter135 · August 2013

I'm still doing the Bar Method 6 days a week plus walking my dogs a few miles a day depending on how much energy I have

tahitiansun · August 2013

With DS, I worked out until the day before I gave birth. It made me feel so much better. Right now I am doing the dailey method (ballet barre workout) 4-5 times a week and walking the other days. I hope to keep it up through the entire pregnancy.

@newter135 have you had to make any modifications to your barre workout yet? My doctor said not until second trimester....just curious if that was standard

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