Workouts getting harder?

tightsandboots · March 2015

Hi everyone. I'm 26 weeks and this week I feel like my regular workouts (walking at incline, elliptical, squats, pilates, etc.) are increasingly harder for some reason. I've gained 19 lbs so far so I'm on track but man oh man, I fel like I'm lugging around twice that. Anyone else experiencing this or have any suggestions? I want to stay as active as possible through 40 wks. Thanks!

rebeccacorlett · March 2015

Yes I feel the same way!! And I've gained about the same so far.

mindaa · March 2015

My workouts haven't been the same since week 6.... But yes, the past couple weeks have felt extra rough. No suggestions, I'm just doing what I can and trying to keep a positive attitude.

tanners5360 · March 2015

Totally feeling like this as well.. We are carrying around 20lbs or so of extra weight so it will be tougher.. Just do as much as you can and make adjustments

jesscmv · March 2015

I'm right there with you ladies. 27 weeks with twins and have gained about 30 pounds. I can definitely feel myself getting winded faster. One thing that has helped me is taking longer breaks in between sets with some type of yoga or stretching. I don't know about you ladies but if I don't go to the gym my body hates me and I feel tired and crampy all day! Keep going ladies!!

MrsRucinski85 · March 2015

I'm up 35ish lbs!!!!

Good lord! My phone is eating every post tonight!!!

ETA all of this....

Walking up the three flights of stairs to get to my desk is such a damn struggle!! Haha.
I have to remind myself every morning that doing any of my work out (P90X3) is better than doing nothing. So I do what I can and skip what I can't.

elizab14 · March 2015

Yes, went to my prenatal/postnatal circuit class today. Lunges are not my friends.

tightsandboots · March 2015

It's nice to see I'm not the only one. I agree with you all that even though things have slowed, we need to keep doing what we can. I also notice that if I don't exercise for 2-3 days, my next workout is exponentially harder so knowing this keeps me moving.
Thanks for the responses, keep it coming!

aj1327 · March 2015

Yes! I've been trying to do just 20-40 minutes daily. Especially stretching because I notice this really helps my restless leg situation. The main thing I've noticed is that things that shouldn't be a workout are now! I cleaned out the refrigerator yesterday, and I felt like I had jogged 3 miles!

ElRuby · March 2015

Walking up the stairs is getting harder....

thursdaychick · March 2015

I have the energy to workout. I have been doing an hour on the elliptical 5 times a week. But just in the last week I have started to have a lot of pelvic pain, back pain and some spotting. My doctors says to slow it down a bit but hasn't taken me off of cardio yet. I feel good when I workout, so I not liking the fact that I am having problems now.

Penwater1 · March 2015

As your baby grows and pushes against your diaphragm it's going to get harder to breathe. Just keep saying focused on activity, and not losing weight, building muscle, or things like that. Listen to your body.

vic8504 · March 2015

Amen to that! 28 weeks now and I feel like a walrus trying to do my yoga class....I have cut out a bunch of other stuff and do mostly cardio on the bike or elliptical. Only gained about 10lbs so far so seems to be working.

trytry38ever · March 2015

I haven't been working out properly since probably half way through the first trimester. I have only gained about 12 pounds so far but I am unable to breathe very well 75 percent of the time. Now lately I've been so tired that even one day at the gym is a accomplishment however something is better then nothing I guess.

rklinge0 · March 2015

28 weeks yesterday and have done cardio the whole pregnancy with an exception of a snow week in February. I have given myself a deadline to keep up my normal (ish) routine of running and then after that date I told myself I could walk instead of run. That deadline was 6 months (27 weeks). If I feel like I can do a little more one day I will. However, if I start to feel a little sore or tired I just walk. I would suggest modifying your workouts for the time being. It's not going to get easier from here on out with the baby growing so don't be too hard on yourself. Just do what you can to stay healthy for your l.o.

jessieR358 · March 2015

Yes! Much harder!

esampson1983 · March 2015

Cardio is harder. I definitely feel like a slow poke. And trying to get a walk in with the cold and wet winter we have had has been hard. I try to take advantage of any nice weather we do have because I know towards the end of pregnancy it will probably be even more difficult!

The yoga isn't harder per se, I just can't take as intense of a class or go as deeply in the asanas. I also have to really listen to my body and do what my body needs me to do.

slr1229 · March 2015

Much harder and def feel weaker doing simple 10lb dumb bell curls.

gaylew5 · March 2015

I had to quit cross fit at around 24 weeks because I was modifying everything so much it didn't seem worth it. And just this week (at 26 weeks), I can no longer run. I get tremendous hip and pelvis pains even with a moderate jog. I am now doing 1 hour workouts (3x a week) that consist of 20 minutes yoga stretches 20 minutes weights (still lifting about the same weight, just less time/reps and minimal abs), and then "cardio" which is either on the elliptical, spin bike, or power walking in the park. I have to use the " " because if my heart isn't pounding and i'm not sweating profusely, i don't feel like i'm getting the job done. but yeah, anyways, can't' do anymore than that. i'm starting prenatal yoga class 1x a week next week and now that the weather is nicer i'll start doing long walks with my husband.

my sister and my best friend took me out to dinner last week. we all used to be size 2s (me, the most athletic of the group).. and i just felt like a blob. i'm up 30 lbs. i'm a vegetarian, mostly vegan. don't really eat carbs.. still work out. but my body is packing on the weight. i know it's all for a good cause, but sometimes i still have my womenly vanity about feeling so puffy and hormonal. PS my doctor says i'm healthy and the weight is fine.

domom · March 2015

Totally much harder here! Feels like 2 weeks ago things were sooo much easier. Crazy how fast our bodies say "oh no you don't!" still walking and doing JM videos but much much slower than ever.

mlindzz · March 2015

It often feels like my tummy is a OVERSIZED pulled muscle while working out, so that keeps me moving pretty slow. I've tried sprinting a few times.. It's notttttt happening! Lol

All i can do is laugh, but I also find that my bump is in the way! Lol I can use less and less machines, and I would hate to see how ridiculous I must look on the bike!! Lmao!

mjschenk · March 2015

rklinge0 said:
28 weeks yesterday and have done cardio the whole pregnancy with an exception of a snow week in February. I have given myself a deadline to keep up my normal (ish) routine of running and then after that date I told myself I could walk instead of run. That deadline was 6 months (27 weeks). If I feel like I can do a little more one day I will. However, if I start to feel a little sore or tired I just walk. I would suggest modifying your workouts for the time being. It's not going to get easier from here on out with the baby growing so don't be too hard on yourself. Just do what you can to stay healthy for your l.o.

I wanna know how you can run without having to pee all the time

props I have only been walking and am glad I have stuck with that.

rklinge0 · March 2015

I pee beforehand. And as a teacher I have gotten pretty good about holding it during the day. Nightime is a different story.

afwifey2014 · March 2015

I totally felt exhausted this week. I skipped my am workout on Thursday and I felt a lot less tired. I think I'm going to take a day off mid week and workout on sat.im afraid if I stop, I won't go back to the gym. Still doing elliptical for 30 and weights for 30. I can't wait until it's warm enough for the pool here (I live in Florida)

mindaa · March 2015

mjschenk said:

rklinge0 said:
28 weeks yesterday and have done cardio the whole pregnancy with an exception of a snow week in February. I have given myself a deadline to keep up my normal (ish) routine of running and then after that date I told myself I could walk instead of run. That deadline was 6 months (27 weeks). If I feel like I can do a little more one day I will. However, if I start to feel a little sore or tired I just walk. I would suggest modifying your workouts for the time being. It's not going to get easier from here on out with the baby growing so don't be too hard on yourself. Just do what you can to stay healthy for your l.o.
I wanna know how you can run without having to pee all the time props I have only been walking and am glad I have stuck with that.

I can't

but I know its just a false alarm so I power through, even though it's kinda uncomfortable. As soon as I stop I don't have to go anymore

Cateash77 · March 2015

Still walking and doing Pilates but being extra careful not to do exercises that could cause/ increase diastasis recti, harder to get motivated that's for sure!

jessieR358 · March 2015

@Cateash77 what Pilates moves will increase the risk of diastasis recti...bc I want to avoid those. I go to a really hard Pilates class that I've had to modify a bunch now.

CurlyMom78 · March 2015

My 2 mi dog walks are taking longer and I can't go up our hill anymore.

yoga is still going pretty well (have to do modifications though) and keeping my center of gravity too can still balance normally.

elizab14 · March 2015

@jesshrou I take a prenatal core class. We are not allowed to do crunches obviously. We do a lot of bridges, planks, and sitting on a ball inhaling and exhaling bringing the abs to hug baby. That I do all the time. You can check to see how far your abs are separating by laying on the floor and seeing how many fingers lengths they have separated. Three is the danger zone. I'm currently one finger tip length separated at 25 weeks.

delujm0 · March 2015

jesshrou said:
@Cateash77 what Pilates moves will increase the risk of diastasis recti...bc I want to avoid those. I go to a really hard Pilates class that I've had to modify a bunch now.

If you take a class at a certified studio (not just at a regular gym) they will know what you shouldn't be doing. I take mat classes and reformer lessons at a studio certified in Romana's pilates and I haven't had any issues. Every week I have to modify more and more but those are the breaks. Having a strong core makes childbirth easier so don't be afraid to do pilates!

jessieR358 · March 2015

There is one Pilates class I take at my gym but It's not a prenatal one. I make modifications, but I'm still doing some crunches. My doctor never mentioned to stop doing crunches. I wouldn't do them but I'd just be sitting there during class so I just do weany ones. What is the potential harm? Is it to the baby? The uterus? Or just the potential to have separation? I've found so many articles online with contradicting information.
Wanted to add that I'm not lying on my back. I have several blankets propped up underneath my shoulders. I feel like I'll probably have to quit going to the clas in the next few weeks

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