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Fitness

amully41amully41 member
in November 2015 Moms
Hi mamas!
I have a question about fitness, but thought I would introduce myself first....

I am a first time mom, 12 weeks 5 days, due November 3rd. I do have a step son who just turned , but this is my "first".
I have aways been pretty active in the gym. I have still been going, but playing it really safe. I don't push myself too hard when weight lifting now. What are you mama's doing in the gym?
I'm getting pretty nervous for the 2nd trimester and not being able to lay on my back. A lot of my workouts, are on my back. I also haven't done any ab/core workouts. I keep forgetting to ask my Dr what is safe. I do have an appt next Monday and will ask then. But I'm curious what others are doing for fitness!
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  • fitmomma1989fitmomma1989 member
    I teach group fitness classes and am a personal trainer! I continue to do everything that I did pre pregnancy! Including my own workouts that consist of weight training/plyometrics. My Dr. said that I am low risk and that my body was used to it & it is fine to continue :-) I would ask your doctor for his/her opinion but continue to do what you feel comfortable doing. Obviously ... Once our bellies get bigger we will need to make modifications!
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  • tayzavtayzav member
    I just wanna say we have the same due dates!
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  • Ceridwen77Ceridwen77 member
    This is my routine:
    Back/bis
    Chest/tris
    Legs
    Abs
    Cardio only
    Rest day

    The days I do weights I also do cardio. I'm 12w 1d and when I hit 13w I will stop doing any exercises on my back/with a pad in front of my stomach.

    Ab workouts are very important while pregnant. It will actually help eliminate back pain later when we get so front heavy and will help with labor. You can do tons of planks and other core workouts that don't require you to be on your back.

    The biggest weight training change I made was to my back workout. I googled and found some new exercises that I've been incorporating. It's so important for you to continue the weight training as long as you do it safely. Hope this helps.
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  • thegingeravengerthegingeravenger member
    I just started swimming again! I completely recommend it. Everything else I'm just really taking it easy with and listening to my body as best I can. The only thing I can't do is run on anything except an elliptical, but I also have pre-existing knee problems.
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  • smnewbysmnewby member
    I'm due November 2. My doctor said to just continue what you were doing before.

    For cardio she recommended making sure my HR stayed below 160 so I still run the same distance but I do find myself having to slow down a bit. I do not lift heavy weights just small ones for toning. I am continuing my ab work out but avoiding sets that make me lay flat on my back.

    My sister is an OB (not mine though) and we just finished a 47 mile bike ride this afternoon. HR stayed below 140 for the duration.
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  • jesshock22jesshock22 member
    I officiate women's lacrosse right now 3-4 times a week for my cardio and when the season is over I will go back to spin classes. I also lift 4-5 times a week.
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  • dsty1213dsty1213 member
    Just wanted to let all you fit mommas that have a hard time getting to the gym that daily burn app has prenatal yoga. It's free for the first month and then $13.95 after
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