Exercise of choice

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

Hey ladies,

As some of us approach/ or have been in our 2nd trimester...what has been your go-to exercise. I remember reading a similar post about a month or month and a half back about exercising, and a lot of us didn't have the motivation or just simply did not feel well enough to do much. Has anyone been feeling better since transitioning into 2nd trimester, or started feeling better as you get closer? If so, have you picked up an exercise that you absolutely love? Please share!

Linnea503 · October 2013

Taking care of a busy toddler all day is all the exercise I need

Avion22 · October 2013

I've had to give up on running/jogging because it's really uncomfortable for me. I don't know if it's RLP or what, but the jarring motion causes me a small amount of pain/discomfort even if I go really slowly. Elliptical is the same way unless I go REALLY slowly...

So for now, I guess I'll stick with walking? Maybe try to do more swimming now that the weather is getting icky.

Dianakdee · October 2013

Walking! I don't know what else is better than that? I'm to scarred for the rest I guess there's yoga too if your into that

CapricornPig · October 2013

I like the barre classes (Bar Method, Pure Barre, Physique 57), they have lots of modifications for pregnant women, and will keep my upper body, legs and butt toned. I also live in NYC so I walk everywhere. I am going to look for prenatal pilates and yoga classes to start next month. And I am trying to figure out a swimsuit situation so I can start swimming on weekends. I was doing it over the summer before I got pregnant, but that gym is inconveniently located, so not much motivation for me to get all the way over there.

pbandjmom · October 2013

Barre, walking, and cleaning house have been doing the trick so far! I also make sure to do my yoga flow at home too (non heated, like I used to do)

steph1977 · October 2013

Walking (jogging has been too hard) , stationary bike and lifting weights

abbeylanecb · October 2013

I will be starting yoga next week and nightly walks with my boys.

ksulli · October 2013

Keeping up with a toddler, cleaning, taking the stairs at work (3rd floor office counts for something?) and the elliptical. I wish I had the time to get in a pool because swimming is a great pregnant workout, buuut since I'm working FT and had a toddler that's just not in the cards.

mammasuzelov · October 2013

Walking every day for about 2 hours and prenatal yoga and prenatal Pilates.

joyfullyfound · October 2013

Linnea503 said:

Taking care of a busy toddler all day is all the exercise I need

Haha, this! I never stop moving! I've been swimming a lot too - it's low impact, relaxing, and works your whole body (arms, legs, core, back, etc).

LittleLady77 · October 2013

Walking, stationary bike and prenatal yoga.

porterlove525 · October 2013

I have kept up with my CrossFit WODs and try to get to my box (gym) 3-4 times per week. I'm still tired and hate running now because it makes me feel like I have to pee, but other than that I feel great after my workouts and it helps. I'm hoping to feel less tired in the coming weeks.

I did have to start scaling my weights though now that I'm in the second tri and I am no longer allowed to do a lot of the workout moves, but my coaches have provided great substitutes for me and keep promising me that I'll maintain a lot of my strength and endurance even though I'm scaling because my body is working so much harder just to breathe and move now. We'll see! I love CF and have been doing it for so many years.

porterlove525 · October 2013

KendraColeslaw said:
Stationary bike, stair master, and weight lifting for my arms.

What kind of ab workouts can we do? I was getting a pudgy belly pre-pregnancy and want to get a head start on shedding it if possible.

I know a lot of sit-up type ab workout are banned in second tri, but you can do planks and modified planks with leg/arm raises to strengthen your core all the way through! Also, a lot of exercises you wouldn't think of actually strengthen your abs more than sit-ups, like squats, kettle bell swings, push ups, standing in second position on a spin bike, etc. anything that requires you to tighten your core for balance will work your abs.

dashajean · October 2013

I like swimming! I have heard that pregnancy is the biggest event a woman will ever train for in her life. That helps keep me motivated to work out.

cd92007 · October 2013

I've been thinking about how I should add exercise back into my life, and I'm planning on doing a yoga class (it's only 1x a week), the elliptical machine at the gym and a prenatal barre DVD at home.

I'm just unsure how many days I should exercise per week. My job is somewhat physically demanding (50% of the day I'm going up and down stairs, moving boxes and on my feet) so I don't want to overdo it. But I'm also getting pretty flabby and I don't want to look back at my pregnancy and wish I had done more.

Question for you ladies - ideally, how many days per week do you plan on exercising?

CalinAZ · October 2013

I'm going to be starting pre-natal yoga soon. I got into yoga while TTC but haven't been feeling up to it first trimester. Hoping that by next week I'll be feeling well enough.

Otherwise, I've done the elliptical, stationary bike, and light jogging in intervals on the treadmill. It's been a while though (since probably 7 weeks) so I'll have to see if that still feels good.

vanvoorhis-101 · October 2013

Does cleaning count? My routine consists of chasing an 18month old while trying to take care of three dogs and now three cats while trying to clean. I occasionally walk on a treadmill and do some yoga but usually the previously mentioned activities zap my energy!

RocksInTheWater · October 2013

I have been running 3-4 miles twice a week but the past 3 runs have been feeling harder. I'll keep trying running since I enjoy the social time with my running group and it gets me out there exercising. I have been meaning to start up prenatal yoga but just haven't made it over to the studio yet. Hopefully this next week!

dreamalways · October 2013

I haven't worked out since I first got pregnant in January. I am really starting to miss it. Last year I trained for a fitness competition. One where I had to learn to walk in 5in heels which I never even wore heels before. And bring my best body for the judges wearing a bikini and beyond dark tan. Walk across a stage in front of thousands. I am missing training and plan to get back to it next year. My workouts mostly consisted of weights, very little cardio.

Twirple · October 2013

Thank you for posting this. You have motivated me to get on my rowing machine today. It is also a great workout for pregnancy because it is zero impact and works the core, upper and lower body.

bingbongsmama · October 2013

I swim twice a week and walk my toddler to the park almost daily. Nothing intense, I'm a low impact gal

AcaAwkward · October 2013

Walking and toddler duty. Still not feeling great even in week 15

mrscrcalli · October 2013

I started my routine again. run 3 miles 3 times a week I've only started back up again the last 2 weeks. I do a prenatal yoga DVD and some weights for my arms.

kmommy37 · October 2013

Just starting my routine again. Barre classes and heated vinyasa classes (not hot like bikram). Need to start walking my pup more. He was neglected when I was feeling so bad.

momofmanyinthemitten · October 2013

Chasing my 2 y/o and 8 m/o, running them both up and down stairs, and some rare cleaning

LyndseyLC · October 2013

walking! and reorganizing my house!

speechie517 · October 2013

I've been doing bootcamp 3x a week which is 2 days of strength focused training and one of conditioning focused training, walking, jogging, and an extra weight session each week. Luckily I never had to stop in the first trimester.

joiedev · October 2013

I am loving Tracy Anderson's Pregnancy Project DVDs. Also, keep her post-pregnancy workout in mind...it's the best!

Sheybre · October 2013

I'll be honest, I haven't done any type of exercise since being preg and before that it was verrryyyy limited. I may do some light weights and walking but that will be the extent of it.

agallagher1981 · October 2013

I just bak to spinning today & tried a class of barre last week & loved it so I plan to stick to those two classes a few times a week. It's great to get bak at it after 10 weeks of miserable sickness ☺️

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

Linnea503 said:

Taking care of a busy toddler all day is all the exercise I need

And I am sure toddler is very appreciative of it!

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

Avion22 said:

I've had to give up on running/jogging because it's really uncomfortable for me. I don't know if it's RLP or what, but the jarring motion causes me a small amount of pain/discomfort even if I go really slowly. Elliptical is the same way unless I go REALLY slowly...

So for now, I guess I'll stick with walking? Maybe try to do more swimming now that the weather is getting icky.

Loving the idea of swimming...do you have a membership at a local gym for that?

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

Dianakdee said:

Walking! I don't know what else is better than that? I'm to scarred for the rest I guess there's yoga too if your into that

Absolutely...walking is a great exercise, both for relaxation and for growing babe!

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

lia619 said:

I really like Jazzercise. I know it sounds 80s-ish but I was pleasantly surprised! The low impact classes are perfect and not too hard. I swapped it for cardio kickboxing which was way too much for me. I still am lifting weights and walking (jogging does not cooperate with my boobs). Just listen to your body!

Agree with you 100%...listen to your body and make sure if it is giving you signs of over-doing it, do not push on, allow for rest and take it as easy as you need.

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

CapricornPig said:

I like the barre classes (Bar Method, Pure Barre, Physique 57), they have lots of modifications for pregnant women, and will keep my upper body, legs and butt toned. I also live in NYC so I walk everywhere. I am going to look for prenatal pilates and yoga classes to start next month. And I am trying to figure out a swimsuit situation so I can start swimming on weekends. I was doing it over the summer before I got pregnant, but that gym is inconveniently located, so not much motivation for me to get all the way over there.

I too love the Barre Classes (I was a ballerina for more than half of my life, and at the ripe age of almost 30 I can honestly say that ballet and related workouts have been such a blessing, there is a level of relaxation and ease that comes at the end of the workout that leaves you feeling absolutely wonderful for the entire day)

Walking is also a great way to exercise. Do you enjoy walking around New York? I have never been to, but would like to visit one day.

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

sandbridge1030 said:

Barre, walking, and cleaning house have been doing the trick so far! I also make sure to do my yoga flow at home too (non heated, like I used to do)

Love it! Cleaning house is absolutely a way of exercise.

P.S. Love your pic of you and hubby...adorable

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

steph1977 said:

Walking (jogging has been too hard) , stationary bike and lifting weights

I've never attempted the stationary bike ( I know, get out from under the rock lady) Lifting weights has been a great one for me as well.

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

abbeylanecb said:

I will be starting yoga next week and nightly walks with my boys.

Prenatal Yoga is on my list to start in the next two weeks. Also, aren't nightly walks the best? Love it, especially in this fall weather!

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

ksulli said:

Keeping up with a toddler, cleaning, taking the stairs at work (3rd floor office counts for something?) and the elliptical. I wish I had the time to get in a pool because swimming is a great pregnant workout, buuut since I'm working FT and had a toddler that's just not in the cards.

Taking the stairs...Yes! Absolutely counts as exercise. I take advantage of the stairs anywhere I go...at least for now since it is still comfortable.

cloudninemom2be · October 2013

SuzanneOlov said:

Walking every day for about 2 hours and prenatal yoga and prenatal Pilates.

Such a great all around routine! How is prenatal pilates?

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