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exercise?

babymorrison2015babymorrison2015 member
in November 2015 Moms
Hey everyone , just wondering what your thoughts are on exercising. Of course I hear it's very good to continue to exercise (in moderation) while pregnant. Just wondering if people are still going to the gym etc, what kind of workouts are you doing? I have been going to the gym for the past year and haven't been there in almost 4 weeks! Lol, I want to get back into some kind of a routine but am not really sure how much or how little I should do.. any tips and suggestions all welcome!!!! :)
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  • ajmm886ajmm886 member
    I am 5w3d and i still go. I have slowed down on the cardio because you should be able to hold a convo and not trying to catch your breath. With my weight lifting I have just cut back a little on the weight amount. I did legs today and instead of using 50 pounds on the bar For squats I only did 20. If I felt I was pushing to hard I stopped. Instead of running/sprinting I just max incline the treadmill and speed walk. Gets your heart rate up, but not too high. Make sure your drinking a lot of water as well. I also never use to eat before going in the morning and now I will eat a granola bar in the car on the way. Makes me feel like I have more energy and I'm not as nauseous.
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  • lbhobbslbhobbs member
    I'd love to hear some opinions also.  I've been doing crossfit for well over three years.  Last summer I scaled it down to more body weight and light weight type of workouts vs. heaving lifting.  I just found out last week that I'm pregnant (now 5 weeks) and my gp told me to only walk until I meet with my obgyn.  That could be at least a couple of weeks and I'm going crazy just walking!  
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  • ajmm886ajmm886 member
    I use to do crossfit last year. When I met with my doctor and told them I was trying to get pregnant they told me to ease up on it. Said its really rough on the body. They said I could keep doing it but once I got pregnant to really ease up or stop completely. I was told walking and slow speed on the elliptical is ok...as well as light weight lifting.
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  • meganeffmeganeff member
    I still go to the gym 5-6 days a week, but I listen to my body. I still run, but if it feels like too much or I'm too tired I will change to walking. Same goes with lifting weights. If it feels like I am really exerting myself I will do a lighter weight with more reps. You really should continue to exercise! I've been told that pregnancy & delivery is easier for fit moms.
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  • mattymommattymom member
    You can do most exercises while pregnant just with motifications, as long as your doctor has said it is ok. Although I have heard cross fit can be too much. I do light weight lifting and some cardio during the week. I also have a prenatal workout video called fit and sleek prenatal physique. You feel it while doing the workout and the next day, but it's not so much that makes you wanna die. And the segments are 15 minutes and work all parts of your body, so if you just have a little time you can get something in.
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  • Ceridwen77Ceridwen77 member
    Still go 5-6x a week. Still do the same exercise as before (spin, weights, cardio, yoga) but watch my heart rate with a monitor, quit heated classes and HIIT.
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  • babymorrison2015babymorrison2015 member
    That all sounds great, thanks everyone. I am definitely getting back to the gym next week. I was really nauseous for weeks 5 and 6 but I can tell it's starting to subside so hopefully it will stay that way!
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  • coffeymgcoffeymg member
    I have cycled on an upright or recumbent bike for three years and used to go 5-6xweek for an hour. Now I go 3-4xweek for 35-55 minutes but I'm exhausted at times! I know I have had to scale back some for sure but otherwise I still feel great going to the gym.
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  • Trems2014Trems2014 member
    I have been a long distance runner for about 5 years now (4 marathons)... So I still run 5-6 miles about 5-6 times a week but have decreased my speed immensely. And on some days I do Bar Method. Which is a great exercise that I know I'll be able to do all throughout my entire pregnancy. It's an exercise that uses light weights and focuses on small movements that get deep into the muscle... Let's just say I'm addicted :)
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  • LauraK33LauraK33 member
    Another distance runner here! I'm planning on continuing until my body tells me otherwise! The doctor has signed off on this; I have a few half marathons in the upcoming months and he's fine with them.
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  • hbrummett10hbrummett10 member
    I'm right at 6w and did not workout with my first baby - big mistake. With my first, my OB said I could continue whatever my workout routine was before I got preggs (nothing), but not to try to start anything new or try to "get in shape". Since then, I rotate between CrossFit, Spinning and elliptical/treadmill. Since I've been pregnant with baby dos, I've cut out the CrossFit. But there are several women at my box that continue throughout their pregnancies in a pregnant-specific class. I could probably still Spin, but I just haven't really wanted to. I've been loving a nice easy hour on an elliptical or an inclined treadmill lately - especially with all the sickness and nausea. I think the key is to listen to your body - don't try to prove anything to anyone.
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  • Pontot31Pontot31 member
    If you were doing it before pregnancy there is no reason to stop during.
    Just listen to your body. You won't be able to keep up the same level the entire time but exercise is important.
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  • meganeffmeganeff member
    @babymorrison2015 my cousin loved going to the gym prior to getting pregnant, but she was so nauseated that she hasn't gone since she found out she was pregnant in December. She has had a pretty tough pregnancy.
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  • jessilee15jessilee15 member
    Still running 5 miles four days a week. A little slower with the nausea. Ran a 10K at 16 weeks with my first pregnancy; cut back to walking at 26 weeks due to hip/back pain with running. I plan to run with this one until it's no longer fun/comfortable! Then I'll walk
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  • CarlySaraCarlySara member
    I teach Zumba 5 days a week still. This is less than during my last pregnancy. I taught 6-8 classes a week until my last month when I cut back to 4. I taught until 37 weeks gave birth at 38.
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