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Pilates and Bar Method in first trimester?

vicsim1220vicsim1220 member
in March 2016 Moms
I'm 6 weeks today and continuing to take my Pilates and Bar Method class 3-4x a week. From what I read it seems safe to continue workout routine until the second trimester where it's best to avoid exercising on your back.

My first OBGYN isn't until the 28th. Has anyone talked to their doctor about exercise?
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Re: Pilates and Bar Method in first trimester?

  • mb0112mb0112 member
    In general I've heard it's fine to continue with what you were doing pre-pregnancy and just listen to your body. I have not seen my dr yet but will continue going to the gym (elliptical, walking, moderate free weights). If I feel extra tired I will do less than usual.
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  • jessnjuan07jessnjuan07 member
    I would think it would be fine but I'm not a medical professional.
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  • KaraandalanKaraandalan member
    My doc said bar was fine but not to do it if I felt really tired and not to overheat while exercising. My bar class gave me a handout with moderations for pregnancy - you should ask for one.
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  • JessimucaJessimuca member
    No personal experience (and obviously the Dr is the expert) but my sister inlaw did the bar method for her second pregnancy and she said she really felt it helped her muscles and overall health in so many ways. I wish we had it around here.
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  • edc8214edc8214 member
    I have been doing pure barre for over a year and have kept going with the modifications! I think it's really good for pregnancy actually. I could never give up my barre!
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  • aml214aml214 member
    Are there a lot of modifications in the beginning?i love pure barre but don't really want the instructors to know yet
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  • ACleanLife24ACleanLife24 member
    This specifically I have seen as listed as OK... very encouraged due to the core strength involved.

    Like always if it doesn't feel great then don't do it. Some of my normal yoga positions feel a bit shit now because of what I think is RLP but maybe is just gas cramps either way it sucks.  So I dont do them.
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  • Alexandra0223Alexandra0223 member
    I've just started doing barre 3 in the last new months and really enjoy it. A friend did it up until the day she gave birth. 

    The general rule of thumb is to stop doing things when it feels bad/wrong. 

    I also did a pre-natal pilaties class when i was pregnant before and it was great. 
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  • edc8214edc8214 member
    aml214 said:

    Are there a lot of modifications in the beginning?i love pure barre but don't really want the instructors to know yet

    You should definitely tell them. They will give you some information about 1st 2nd 3rd modifications and call out modifications during class. Basically you have to always keep one foot on the the floor... No lifting both feet under the bar. no full sit ups during warm up, ball for abs, you have to change the back stretch part. Just tell them! :)
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