hitting the gym

Re: hitting the gym

• rc525 member

  July 2015

  Everything I've read said as long as you're not starting a new, intense workout after previously being inactive, you're ok to continue your normal routine. I've continued my weight lifting/running/yoga since finding out about my pregnancy. Maybe call your doctor and see what they say?

  

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• LoA member

  July 2015

  Hello, this is my first time posting anything in this group, but this will be my third baby... That being said - I didn't workout with my first because I was scared as well, and I did workout with my second. Let me just say, the difference was huge! My second pregnancy was easier on my joints, I had more energy because I tend to eat healthier when I workout and the recovery from my c-section was so much easier. Plus I only gained half the weight I did with my first which made it easier to lose after I had the baby too! Obviously listen to your Dr. And body, but don't quit working out if it's something you regularly do. Your physical and mental state will thank you for it if you keep it up during pregnancy! GL! Hope this helps!

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• parenthood4 member

  July 2015

  I tend to take it easier during the first tri, but that's usually just because it makes me nauseous! I just do as much as I can without feeling sick. But if I felt up to it, I would continue doing what I was doing before. Minus any really heavy weightlifting I guess.
  
  And I second PP's comment- I exercised way more second pregnancy and it was soooo much better and easier!

  
  
  

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• jy725 member

  July 2015

  Keep up with your activities but modify as needed. I was a big runner but stopped during my first pregnancy out of fear. I gained 35 pounds and I had GD. Once I found out about the GD at 28 weeks, I felt like working out was a big chore because I had kind of just been sitting on my butt. I will remain active this pregnancy.

              

  

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• marathonmomma78 member

  July 2015

  I run about 40-50miles a week and expressed concern to my dr about harming baby. He was not worried at all. Even when i mentioned over heating. He said that as athletes we are really good at sweating to regulate our temp.he said Just stay on top of hydration. Of course if it's hot and the effort is too much you will know and hopefully dial back.

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• katekat8721 member

  July 2015

  I would just continue the activity that you're currently doing. You'll know if you're doing too much, you may feel more fatigued, cramping, etc. At that point listen to your body and take it easier if you need to.

  
  

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• adorebel member

  July 2015 edited July 2015

  Unless your doc says otherwise, there's no reason to be worried about exercise having an adverse effect on the baby in there! It will improve your mood, help moderate your weight gain, and help you sleep better to keep hitting the gym, so do it! FWIW, I'm swimming laps, doing yoga, and taking HIIT classes! At some point I'll replace the HIIT classes with at-home videos, but yoga and swimming will, I hope, continue to be great activities for the whole pregnancy.

  Rainbow Baby? {2.1.21}
  MC at 8 weeks {EDD 9.2.20}
  Rainbow Girl! {2.28.16}
  Baby boy, lost at 16 weeks {EDD 6.10.15}

  
  

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• katesaleh member

  July 2015

  Thanks everyone! I feel my body wanting exercise. I was holding off out of fear but went to the gym today to ease back into things. Felt pretty good until a wave of nausea hit me hard haha! Will try again tomorrow and take it easy.

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