Working out in first trimester

MustangPegasos · May 2015

Do you work out? If so, what's your daily activity level or weekly? What kind of routine are you doing? I understand if you already worked out before conception then you can continue, otherwise light workouts are ok to add in most cases.

I am up and down with my fitness routines, but I am incorporating light cardio (marching with arms, ect), legs and arm work strengthening.

jkresak · May 2015

I used to do crossfit 4-5 days a week and recently switched to less heavy weightlifting and more body weight stuff like burpees, push-ups, box jumps, and lighter kettle bell and dumbbel work. I split my workouts now between that and yoga. I'm aiming to do something 3-4 days a week and I walk and take public transportation. I think as long as you don't amp up your workouts to be WAY harder than what you're used to you should be okay.

sarafletch9 · May 2015

I've been doing elite bicycle road racing the past few years in Belgium and all over Europe, but have just stopped the racing this week. It doesn't feel good anymore with the exhaustion and stomach queasiness and I feel it's too much stress on me and the baby. Just going to continue cycling for fun, which for me means 50-150km in a day at various intensities. I think sticking to a routine that is close to what you've always done is safe and good for the baby.

Ebiejay · May 2015

I'm keeping up with my running, yoga and longsword class, with a few modifications where needed. I'm thinking of signing up for a half marathon for late summer, with the intention of completion rather than a time, to make sure I keep working out.

Looks like we have some serious fitness people on here, I'm impressed with the cross fit and the elite cycling! Way to go, girls!

BBEA2006 · May 2015

I have been running about 20 miles a week with circuit training in between. I pretty much will keep going at it until I physically cant!

RunnerMeg · May 2015

Ebiejay said:
I'm keeping up with my running, yoga and longsword class, with a few modifications where needed. I'm thinking of signing up for a half marathon for late summer, with the intention of completion rather than a time, to make sure I keep working out.

Looks like we have some serious fitness people on here, I'm impressed with the cross fit and the elite cycling! Way to go, girls!

Signing up for a race is a great idea! I did a half when I was 20 weeks pregnant with our son. I don't think I'll be able to do one this time though. We live in FL and it's too hot for HMs now. By the time half season rolls around I'll be wayyy too pregnant to run that distance lol.

My plan is to keep up with running 3-4x/week, PiYo a couple times a week, and some walking.

lemasted · May 2015

I work out during my lunch break at work, so I've been doing HIIT on the elliptical for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week, with a 1:30 plank and stretching afterwards. The other 2-3 days, I do about 10 minutes on the elliptical, and then do body weight exercises for the rest of the time. I work out with one of my friends, and she has kept me motivated! I plan on doing this throughout my pregnancy, and also plan to sign up for prenatal yoga at a yoga studio on Saturdays (the classes start right when I'll be in the second trimester so it will be perfect timing

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MustangPegasos · May 2015

Wow we do have some fit ladies here! I really wish I would have been that active before pregnancy, but unfortunately, time just wasn't on my side and honestly neither was motivation this past year.

Looking forward to adding light workouts though to stay feeling good!

danasphillips · May 2015

I do yoga (I'm an instructor) and weights every day and run about once a week.

RunnerMeg · May 2015

When I was pregnant with DS I did yoga up until the 40th week. It was wonderful and I miss it. I stay home with him & DHs work schedule doesn't allow for me to go to classes anymore.

teachmegs817 · May 2015

I work out 4-5 times a week. I try and get in 30-40 minutes of cardio and then do 4-5 weight machines or free weights on a targeted area. I gave up any abdominal exercises, because I've been hearing mixed things about what types of ab exercises are okay and for how long. I want my stomach muscles to be as strong as possible, but I don't wanna risk anything. Do any of you ladies have insight on ab workouts?

willashbaby · May 2015

teachmegs817 said:
I work out 4-5 times a week. I try and get in 30-40 minutes of cardio and then do 4-5 weight machines or free weights on a targeted area. I gave up any abdominal exercises, because I've been hearing mixed things about what types of ab exercises are okay and for how long. I want my stomach muscles to be as strong as possible, but I don't wanna risk anything. Do any of you ladies have insight on ab workouts?

Don't worry about targeting abs, worry about stable squatting and lunges, that's what you really need for pushing out a baby and stabalizes your core anyway.

PacificNWgirl · May 2015

I was doing moderate intensity workouts 2-3 times per week but with nausea and the fact my heart rate goes up so fast I've just started going for inclined walks and doing Giam's prenatle yoga DVD (found at target). It's nice I'm still getting a good workout in (my muscles still get a little sore) but I'm not overdoing what my body can handle and completely exhausting my already tired body.

amybeth719 · May 2015

I've been doing the 21 day fix workouts. Just finished one round and I am starting a second round tomorrow. Plus I go to the gym when I can.

ndwyer9483 · May 2015

I've never been really active but started loving Bikram yoga before getting pregnant. Now the fatigue and nausea have hit me pretty mildly and it's tough to incorporate anything but a light pacing to stop the nausea.

Any recommendations on work out videos?

claireloSC · May 2015

I try to do 10,000 steps/day which is about 5 miles or light stationary biking. Nothing too strenuous but the best part of working out is then I get to eat more!

EC2016 · May 2015

I used to do yoga in the morning but now I feel too dizzy. I've decided to go on long walks with my dog instead.

MustangPegasos · May 2015

Same here

. Love long walks and it gets the dog going

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ekysel · May 2015

I was doing ballet barre before I conceived but now my work schedule makes that impossible. I've been jogging 3 miles every other day since I concieced, except last week. I had some spotting and called the doc, who advised no exercise until it stopped. Stopped today, so I did a 2.5 mile walk. Felt good to get back out there!

victoria3000 · May 2015

I do a one hour 'Barre' (combination of Pilates on a Ballet bar) class every second day and try to walk more than usual. I'll also begin swimming once the weather warms! Google 'Barre Body' they have fantastic free home videos for pregnant women.

enkb · May 2015

I do alot of strenous yard work, digging flower beds, hauling tree branches etc pretty regularly, as we bought a house with a huge yard and are trying to get it how we want it. Have had trouble when its gotten hot with having to stop and rest soo often. Hoping I can get back to normal soon, but a little worried about over doing it.

mavournine · May 2015

@jkresak I too do crossfit. Told my coaches I'm preggo, just so they know. They are really great with scaling. We have a CrossFit games competitor at my box, she's also a coach. At any rate they have me subbing box step ups for box jumps, no sprinting or dubs, and subbing ab work. They are super about watching us. I'm also a runner and am scheduled to do a half marathon in September.

Mommyduclos · May 2015

I've been doing a combination of kickboxing and yoga classes at a local gym. I would try to go 3 times a week pre baby but unless this morning sickness calms down I don't see me keeping up at it too much.

sageandhoney · May 2015

I love this thread! Thanks everyone for sharing--I'm so encouraged! I ran a marathon earlier this month (about a week after I got pregnant actually...of course, I didn't know it yet!). Although I won't be getting in as many miles as I did while I was training, I definitely want to keep running as often and as far as I can throughout this pregnancy. I also really love yoga and will occasionally do some Insanity if it's too hot and want to workout indoors. Anyone know of any great yoga workouts online?

claireloSC · May 2015

sageandhoney said:

I love this thread! Thanks everyone for sharing--I'm so encouraged! I ran a marathon earlier this month (about a week after I got pregnant actually...of course, I didn't know it yet!). Although I won't be getting in as many miles as I did while I was training, I definitely want to keep running as often and as far as I can throughout this pregnancy. I also really love yoga and will occasionally do some Insanity if it's too hot and want to workout indoors. Anyone know of any great yoga workouts online?

A mom friend recommended prenatal yoga as it tones your body for labor. I found this link that might help: https://www.prenatalyogacenter.com/cmps_index.php?page=free-yoga-videos

BBEA2006 · May 2015

I found one on youtube that was called 30 days of yoga...I'm not a yoga expert and I'm not sure where you are but I found it to be really nice and relaxing. I'm definitely a beginner so it might be too easy for you.

Sovvy · May 2015

I'm barely pregnant but so far I'm keeping up with my typical regimen of running + lifting weights. Did legs today

I think (hope!!) I'll be able to keep up with woring out because my kid adores the YMCA and has swim lessons 4x a week, so I'm there anyways.

Skydance · May 2015

I have been taking Tahitian dance classes 5 hours a week for more than a year. Doc said to stop any physical activity for first trimester but I can't help myself. So still attending the classes and being cautious about too much strain, no jumping or any crazy stunts. I am also part of the team so I help out at the counter and with music when they are doing a fast song

MustangPegasos · May 2015

@skydance that sounds so fun!

I'm over here feeling very flabby listening to you ladies. I'm by no means overweight for my height, but I was not toned before pg, was hoping to tone a tad during. Last year I was dealing with getting my thyroid under control and sadly I suffered from lack of luster in the energy department.

You girls are my heroes, you're all rock stars!

DjinnaG · May 2015

I've been able to keep running so far, but it's really kicking my butt in a way it hasn't since I was much younger. There's a half marathon I'd really like to do when we're all at my sister's in September, as then I could add another state to my collection, but at the rate I'm going, it's not looking good. Some days, even getting in 3 miles is brutal, though I've been able to do closer to 4.5 most days. Keep telling myself that it's the first trimester adjustment that's killing me, and that if I can maintain some level of conditioning, I'll be ok later. Have slowed my pace down by about 2 min/mile, so now my 5k pace is worse than my marathon pace. If I tell myself often enough that I don't really care, I'm happy just to still be doing it most days, I'll eventually believe it, right?

LauraFi · May 2015

Today I went for a jog again and am hoping to keep going for runs as long as possible, but to be honest the past couple weeks I've been so tired and nauseous that I haven't done much. I'm also hoping that we get back into our routine of going to the gym a couple of days a week too, because the past couple of weeks of been sabotaging that. I also ride my bike regularly just to get around, we live in the Netherlands right now and the network of bike paths is amazing.

BBEA2006 · May 2015

So....I am going to have change my workouts to the morning b/c by evening time, I have NO energy! But for some reason, I've been waking up early and I am def. not a morning person.

The mornings/early afternoons have been my best times of day.

Anyone else have to change their workout schedule??

MsAlphaBee123 · May 2015

I ran a 5K yesterday with co-workers in the Corporate Challenge. Obviously not a PR, but hoping to continue my 3x/week strength training/plyo and 2x/week running. This queasiness and lightheadedness this time around are not helping though. I was able to work out the whole time with my first LO, running a 1/2 marathon at 12 weeks, and piyo until the end. (Dr approved and modified of course).

kboswel9 · May 2015

I'm not gonna lie, literally haven't done anything since I've gotten MS. I'm normally really focused on exercise but right now I'm just focused on not gagging. Does anyone know if that's really bad for baby??

mg137 · May 2015

teachmegs817 said:
I work out 4-5 times a week. I try and get in 30-40 minutes of cardio and then do 4-5 weight machines or free weights on a targeted area. I gave up any abdominal exercises, because I've been hearing mixed things about what types of ab exercises are okay and for how long. I want my stomach muscles to be as strong as possible, but I don't wanna risk anything. Do any of you ladies have insight on ab workouts?

The guidance seems to be very mixed. With my twins I took it way easy on my abs because I was worried about them separating. This time I plan to do the same. I run lightly 3-6 miles a few times a week, occasionally do some alpine climbing with my husband, and started doing a boot camp class, which isn't my usual workout style but it's 3 doors down and right when my twins nap.

I plan to start doing just light ab exercises once I'm showing and cutting them out entirely when I get big.

My abs did fine with my twins but I've heard that when they do separate it can be very difficult to get them back into shape and the usual ab exercises actually exacerbate the problem.

claireloSC · May 2015

kboswel9 Light workouts are recommended. Even just going for a long walk helps a lot. You and the baby are at lower risk for all sorts of serious conditions if you keep exercising, even lightly. Sorry you feel so sick!

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