How often do you exercise?

furelise93 · February 2015

I know it's good to exercise while you're pregnant, and I am fairly active. I enjoy walking and jogging, but I'm scared of overdoing it. How often do you exercise? Is walking/jogging a couple of miles of day too much?

ipumpkin · February 2015

Your body will tell you when enough is enough.

npierce19 · February 2015

I exercise 3-4 times a week doing Crossfit style workouts. Granted, it's but more like Crossfit Ultra-lite, but still pretty intense and my Dr. and midwife both said it was OK as long as I was continuing the same as I was before being pregnant. Just don't try to push harder and listen to your body as ipumpkin said.

Amstreagle · February 2015

You are able to do anything you did before being pregnant aside from a few things like riding horses. Remember you are pregnant, not made of glass. Just keep hydrated and listen to your body.

keylimepie78 · February 2015

I teach group fitness classes three to four times a week (cardio based) and then take another two to three in addition to that (mix of cardio, strength and yoga). I'm starting to sense a difference already and listen to my body when I need to take it down or break between track. I hope to keep teaching as long as I can, taking it down a notch or three to much lower impact and intensity. I can't wait to tell my classes because I know they'll know something is up before I can say anything based on my impact and energy level. AND I drink water ALL the time. So much thirstier!!!

trytry38ever · February 2015

I honestly don't feel the energy to workout and that's because before getting pregnant I worked out at least 5 times a week 2 hours a day. I don't have any motivation except on a few days maybe like 5 times a month. I still lift and jog the same weights and speeds and stuff but usually only lasting 30 minutes to a hour. Like others have said i am cleared to do everything i did before just not any extra. Of course i had to stop taking supplements and I so miss my preworkout. Even with cutting down my workouts I have only gained like 5 pounds and I'm currently 21 weeks a few days.

anorthro · February 2015

I have been trying to do different things so I don't get too tired: barre on Monday, weight lifting and running on Tuesday, yoga and Zumba on wednesday, swimming on Thursday, weight lifting and running on Friday. I rest on the weekends. And if I'm too tired, I'll skip a workout.

lyoder1122 · February 2015

I use to run a lot, but my knees aren't what they use to be. I walk 2-4 miles every other day or more if I'm not too tired. Also lifting weights to maintain strong arms and legs. Nothing overpowering that may strain a muscle. Also found that this keep me feeling happier as my body changes. All good changes!!!!

emillan11 · February 2015

I used to run long distance, about 4-8 miles. Before I knew I was pregnant I was getting frustrated after a few runs because my times were getting slower and I was coming home more exhausted. Then the nausea hit me plus really bad constipation (TMI, sorry!). I haven't exercised the past few weeks trying to get my body feeling better. I'd also like to hear how anyone has coped with exercising through symptoms!

countrybride-2 · March 2015

I work in a daycare, so I do chase children all day, however I wasn't very active outside of work before my BFP. I'm trying to gently begin an at home exercise routine myself. From what I understand, low impact, moderate activity is fine. I started with 30 minutes a week, upping it then to twice a week, and hopefully eventually three times a week. At the moment I stretch and ride a stationary bike. I intend to work my way up to the elliptical for a better full body workout. I think if you were already pretty active it's usually safe to continue being active as long as it's non contact and not dependent on balance.

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