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  • treesimstreesims member
    I heard you aren't supposed to raise your heart rate too high when you're in the first trimester is that true?? Because I'm trying to be fit but don't wanna hurt the baby
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  • kay8508kay8508 member
    Way to go mamas. I feel you ladies who can't workout just yet because of exhaustion and morning sickness though! I worked out on Wednesday but have been so insanely exhausted for the past couple of days. I'm looking forward to having that energy back.

    I have to leave the house at 4:15am to make it to the gym and then get to work, so I plan on going in that early just on M, W, F.

    I'm laying my clothes out and writing out some workouts so I can get to it on time :)
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  • sarahchrismcksarahchrismck member
    I have not had a "proper" workout since Tuesday  (30 min. Zumba routine from a DVD) - it's been a crazy busy week at work. I've done some light weights/leg lifts/squats here and there when I get a chance. Since tomorrow is Saturday, I have every intention of going for a swim for as long as I feel like.
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  • sarahchrismcksarahchrismck member
    treesims said:
    I heard you aren't supposed to raise your heart rate too high when you're in the first trimester is that true?? Because I'm trying to be fit but don't wanna hurt the baby
    @treesims I was just at the doctor today, and he told me that as long as I can still talk while I'm working out, I'm doing OK. If I'm super out of breath and can't talk anymore, I should hold off and rest for a bit. Since my BFP, I've toned down the intensity of my workouts a little bit to be on the safe side. Hope that helps.
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  • SassyPants150SassyPants150 member
    I teach classes 6 days a week. Zumba, Toning, Cycle, sometimes PiYo. So glad for my rest day tomorrow!

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  • awoo22awoo22 member
    I did biceps and back today and then 20 minutes on the elliptical. I want to know if I can continue lifting heavy. Does anyone know? I keep reading that you shouldn't pick up weights that are more than 15 pounds each but sometimes I use 25s and don't know if I should stop.
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  • megmamamegmama member
    30 mins of my yoga pregnancy dvd! :)@nicoler0402 try the pregnancy yoga dvds, at least you will be at home if  you feel yourself getting sick..?
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  • halfpint00halfpint00 member
    I do piyo 3-4 times a week and I love it!
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  • DawnLillyDawnLilly member
    awoo22 said:

    I did biceps and back today and then 20 minutes on the elliptical. I want to know if I can continue lifting heavy. Does anyone know? I keep reading that you shouldn't pick up weights that are more than 15 pounds each but sometimes I use 25s and don't know if I should stop.

    I am still lifting heavy but just paying very close attention to my form. I don't feel like I need to start modifying or dropping weight yet. I don't think there is a set week to modify or an exact amount of weight to drop. You just need to know your body, it's limits and pay attention to when you feel like you are over exerting yourself. Of course, also follow your doctor's recommendations.
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  • beezybabybeezybaby member
    Last night was and arms and shoulders workout-plus Ive started a 30 day plank challenge. Today is yoga and a power walk-maybe 2 miles if I can get the  girls to tolerate it.  Hubs is out of town for two weeks so getting in a decent length walk or run is totally dependent on the girls' willingness to ride.

    I really love how many super active mommas are on this board! 

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  • moneybaby2moneybaby2 member
    Body combat only thing I am slowing down on is spinning ! Get far to hot even though I used to go 3 time a week I am now sticking to les mills body combat and body pump
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  • lakingsfan2015lakingsfan2015 member
    We did an hour boxing Wednesday and Thursday, then we did a circuit training last night and then we are going on a nature hike today. My husband works out with me, he definitely keeps me accountable.
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    DS2: 8
    DS3: 2
    Due May 2015 with twin GIRLS!

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  • bjackson2688bjackson2688 member
    I did a 2000m row then chest, back and legs.. I try to do heavier compound movements and light isolated movements. I try to do something for my legs every day!! I want to use a squat bar during my delivery so I want to keep my back/core/legs strong
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  • anydots55anydots55 member
    30 minutes in the gym today. Ran a mile, barbell squats, walking lunges, bicep curls with free weights, tricep workout with weights. Feeling great!!!

    Way to go everyone! Keep kicking butt! :)
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  • leftitblankleftitblank member
    I signed up for the Army 10 miler knowing I'd most likely be in my first trimester... Seemed like such a good idea at the time! Figured it would keep me motivated to stay running. No ms, but I find I've just been too lazy!

    Two weeks left so today I decided to get off butt and go for a run today since it's so beautiful outside. Two miles done and I was breathless! Just proud I got out and moving :)
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  • MrsPDXMrsPDX member
    I am very impressed! My workouts are dragging my butt to work (where I sit at an office desk for 8-10 hours). 

    On the weekends I have been trying to take long walks, and I just got material for yoga at home, but I am also pretty scared that working out will cause a miscarriage, so I am almost wanting to wait till 12 weeks to start... 

    I know I should be exercising more, but in the mornings I am so nauseous that I can barely make it to work and evenings I am so exhausted I can barely get the house cleaned/dinner cooked, and myself taken care of for bed! So again, very very impressed with you all!!
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  • marijaa333marijaa333 member
    edited September 2014
    @MrsPDX don't worry about light exercise! (https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/complications/miscarriage/causes-miscarriage/) It will actually make you feel better. Long walks are great, and definitely count. Short walks during the week (e.g. over lunch) also count, as do any leg raises or even good stretches you do in your chair at work.

    I've done no exercise since last Tuesday but finally (and slowly) ran four miles yesterday, and then walked another mile to the grocery store.  Felt good overall except going up hills, when I had to slow down to a walking speed (I still jogged to trick my mind away from giving up but it was extremely slow). I don't think I could do a zumba class or anything like that!
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  • SassyPants150SassyPants150 member
    @awoo22‌ I don't think it's necessarily the weight as much as it is that weight lifting is typically an anaerobic exercise. Meaning you tend to hold your breath for extended time periods and/or work to the point of breathlessness. As a personal trainer, I recommend keeping your weight at a level that you avoid hitting that threshold.

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  • anydots55anydots55 member
    30 minute bike ride with DH followed by a 10 minute leg workout at home.
    1. Body weight squats
    2. Stepping-back lunges
    3. In and out jumping squats
    4. Curtsy lunges

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  • zbornak123zbornak123 member
    Walked outside in a metro park today for three miles. This week I'm planting two Zumba classes and line dancing. I need to get some strength training in, it's always what I put off.
    Myself: 30 Hubs: 30  Married in 2010
    BFP: 9/17/2014 (and 9/18...and 9/19...)
    Estimated Due: 5/22/2015
    First one :)

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