Exercise check in and sports bra update

jaimeruns · September 2015

Hey fit ladies! How are your workouts going? What active things do you have planned this weekend/week?

So I know many of you had some issues with bigger/sore boobs and working out- me too! I got a couple Moving comfort bras and they are AWESOME! Nothing compares! I got the Fiona and the Juno and LOVE them! No bouncing, side boob, headlights, or pain.

New Balance website and Team Estrogen both have some on sale! They are so worth it

jaimeruns · September 2015

For my workouts:

I am currently trying to will myself through 6 miles on the treadmill. 3 to go! Going to go for a swim and bike ride tomorrow. Still keeping up with triathlon training, strength and yoga during the week.

I am experiencing quite a bit of hip pain though, anyone with the same issue/advice?

chelsmcl · September 2015

I love my moving comfort sports bra

and my Lululemon ta ta tamer. I've just been taking it easy jogging a couple miles on the treadmill every second day and prenatal yoga on the other days. I do a lot of pigeon pose to deal with hip pain.

22snc12 · September 2015

I still run 4-5 times a week (3 of which always include pushing my son in his stroller), 5+ miles. Also, I do two different ab exercises, squats and push-ups. Definitely getting a little tougher, especially with having to go pee so frequently lol.

@jaimeruns today I actually had pretty bad left hip pain while running. I was thinking it was RLP. It's the first time I had it all, if so. I just slowed down. It started about 15 minutes into my run and once I slowed down it tapered off.

jaimeruns · September 2015

@ChelsRy1 I love pigeon pose it's one of my favorites. Think I'll start doing it more throughout the day.

@22snc12 it's more in my hip sockets and joints. I slow down too and it helps. It's always worse toward the middle of the day, so frustrating.

pbtoast · September 2015

I LOVE the Moving Comfort Juno!!

22snc12 · September 2015

@jaimeruns mine definitely isn't inside the hip, but to the side. Also, moves through to the back side. Kind of like in a crescent pattern. Thus far only during that run. Hopefully not again! Hope yours gets better :-)!

martha71782 · September 2015

I am still running 4/5 times a week but SLOW! 3-5 miles each time. I was doing prenatal yoga but didn't love it - I found it didn't hit the spot quite like my old power yoga classes so I am doing s

martha71782 · September 2015

Some strength training too

brushesnbrunch · September 2015

Rotated ligament in my hip in early 1st tri curbed my exercise. Now that I've gotten that under control with PT, I'm still trying to find the motivation to get back at it (the struggle is real!) So I've only really done the stretches from physical therapy, but it includes squats and resistance band work so I don't feel too bad..

Katty422 · September 2015

I haven't bought a new sports bra yet but need to.
I'm running 5 times a week now. On weekdays I stick to the treadmills at my gym. On them I usually run 4 miles at 6mph. On weekends though I go outside and run 7 miles at 11 mph. Monday And Friday are my break days. I usually work out 7 days a week pre pregnancy but now cut it down.

jaimeruns · September 2015

brushesnbrunch said:
Rotated ligament in my hip in early 1st tri curbed my exercise. Now that I've gotten that under control with PT, I'm still trying to find the motivation to get back at it (the struggle is real!) So I've only really done the stretches from physical therapy, but it includes squats and resistance band work so I don't feel too bad..

Resistance band stuff is hard!! I was going to PT for my back a while ago and dreaded that stuff haha

Knottie1455832158 · September 2015

I usually run MWF mornings, 5 miles each time, and lift TTh mornings. Most nights H and I go on a long walk (usually 45-60 minutes, but getting cut shorter and shorter as the days get shorter) or do yoga. Weekends we usually just stick to walks with the dog and yoga.

I desperately need new sports bras - thanks for the recommendations!!

mamacat315 · September 2015

I've continued my Bikram yoga practice through this pregnancy and it's been great. I know the intense heat makes it controversial, but I've been practicing for many years and am using modified postures to avoid compression. It's definitely getting harder now, especially back bends!

trishkev07 · September 2015

I haven't exercised in about a month (except for 10,000 steps a day) due to working some extra overtime at work but this thread has definitely helped rejuvenate me! I used to work out with kettle bells three days a week and I think I will hit the gym after work and get back to it. I also need to get some new sports bras as my boobs are so much larger even doubling up isn't working well anymore :-/

Shatzegirl · September 2015

I've been walking 4-5 times a week. I need a new sports bra because my boobs are out of control lol! I'd like to incorporate some light strength training, too.

jaimeruns · September 2015

mamacat315 said:

I've continued my Bikram yoga practice through this pregnancy and it's been great. I know the intense heat makes it controversial, but I've been practicing for many years and am using modified postures to avoid compression. It's definitely getting harder now, especially back bends!

Wow @mamacat315 that's impressive! I was doing a hot flow class that I had to stop because I just didn't feel good and got light headed a bunch once pregnant. But I totally believe that if your body is adapted to it, it is efficient at regulating temperature which protects the baby. One of my instructors told me she did Bikram all throughout her pregnancy too and her son is healthy and amazing!

AdventureMama · September 2015

@jaimeruns: You have a message in your inbox!

Jilly82 · September 2015

I am still running about 3.5 miles 5 days a week. I also do strength training. I am slowing down though. My goal is to make it to my 5k on October 17.

kris10mac · September 2015

Still doing a bit of strength training though a lot of what I've been doing is getting a lot more difficult to maneuver with the belly.

I've been doing a lot of a program on one of the elliptical type machines called Mix 3. It works your arms and legs together but also isolates just your legs/lower region by prompting you not to use your arms and isolates your arms by having you stand on the sides. It's a good total body workout for pregnancy because it's easy to change pace and resistance.

Shatzegirl · October 2015

kris10mac said:

Still doing a bit of strength training though a lot of what I've been doing is getting a lot more difficult to maneuver with the belly. I've been doing a lot of a program on one of the elliptical type machines called Mix 3. It works your arms and legs together but also isolates just your legs/lower region by prompting you not to use your arms and isolates your arms by having you stand on the sides. It's a good total body workout for pregnancy because it's easy to change pace and resistance.

I should start using my elliptical machine more! Thanks for the inspiration!

agaicoppo · October 2015

I too love my juno sports bra however, I was maxed out in size before being pregnant. I was a 34DD now I am easily a 34E/EE. Any bra suggestions?

jaimeruns · October 2015

@agaicoppo one of my girlfriends who also uses a Juno is the same size as you, and she said she doubled up! IDK how that could be possible with that bra though. Maybe Juno with a Nike over top?

The busty girl struggle is real... even though I wore my Juno, I still got chafing under my boobs after my 7 mile run yesterday. Need to remember the Body Glide next time!

Katty422 · October 2015

Fit ladies. I am a FTM. I was wondering for you Stm and so on who are active runners.... How long did you keep it up for? Or exercise in general for that matter. Did you go into labor earlier then your due date bc of your activity? Do you believe your labor was easier bc of your fitness level?

jaimeruns · October 2015

Ooh I want to know that too!

Ju111310 · October 2015

I gave up running last time around 24 weeks bc I was having a lot of lower back pain. Had a late August baby last time and I let the Louisiana heat get the best of me. I wish I had pushed through because I ended up so out of shape by the time I delivered. I was still walking, mowing, working 12 hour shifts & being active in everyday life but not truly exercising in the third trimester. Huge motivator to push on as long as I possibly can this time! I was in better shape this time when I got pregnant and I'm still easily running and lifting weights at 22 weeks. My goal is to run & lift until at least 36 weeks. Telling DH he must keep me accountable! I went into labor at 38 weeks last time (water broke after mowing the yard

22snc12 · October 2015

My first pregnancy my dr told me not to run, because I had miscarried right before. I did use the elliptical all the way up to delivery though . My son was 6 days late, so I don't think it helped go into labor. I also walked two miles every day on top of elliptical, push-ups, abs, and squats. This time I have continued running 4-5 days a week, and walk one of my dogs at least once a day, along with the other conditioning I do. I will continue up until delivery if I can help it. I plan on getting a belly band. As for labor with my son, not sure if it helped, although they insisted it would lol. I only pushed for 1.5 hrs, but my water broke at 10am on its own, and I never went into labor on my own. I had to have pitocin at the highest dose up until the 1.5 hrs of pushing where my contractions actually stayed when they shut it off. I had him at 1:00am.

Knottie22779748 · October 2015

For the runners out there, what do you use to support your belly? That's one area that doesn't feel right the few times I've tried running this trimester.

jaimeruns · October 2015

I just wear a tight tank top and that seems to give me a little more support

chelsmcl · October 2015

I use one of those weird looking belly support bands. I like the support it gives since my belly is bigger this time around.

Knottie1455832158 · October 2015

I haven't slowed down my running yet, but is anyone else having a hard time with the pee-situation? I could go pee immediately before I start to run, and as soon as I start I to run I feel like I could go again. If I start to walk, it pretty much goes away. I've been powering through it, knowing I don't actually have to go, but man it's obnoxious!

22snc12 · October 2015

Me me me with the pee situation and running, and everything else. Sucks and makes running uncomfortable. I have the same problem at night when trying to sleep. Pee right before bed, ten minutes later, roll over and "feel" like I have to pee again.

Katty422 · October 2015

22snc12 said:
Me me me with the pee situation and running, and everything else. Sucks and makes running uncomfortable. I have the same problem at night when trying to sleep. Pee right before bed, ten minutes later, roll over and "feel" like I have to pee again.

Oh yeah me too.... first time today usually can hold it for 20 minutes on the treadmill but today I had to pee every mile! I gave up after 30 minutes. Very annoying.

Katty422 · October 2015

lindseylou33 said:
I haven't slowed down my running yet, but is anyone else having a hard time with the pee-situation? I could go pee immediately before I start to run, and as soon as I start I to run I feel like I could go again. If I start to walk, it pretty much goes away. I've been powering through it, knowing I don't actually have to go, but man it's obnoxious!

Very much so! Today was so annoying.

jaimeruns · October 2015

I hear you with the pee issue. I have been sticking to the treadmill so I can jump off to run to the bathroom (sometimes 2x/run)... but last night I decided to try and run outside and had to hold to pee halfway, holding it is awful!

On a positive note... isn't holding it the same as doing a kegel? Technically? If so then maybe it's a good thing because I always forget to do those so it forces me to.

22snc12 · October 2015

jaimeruns said:
I hear you with the pee issue. I have been sticking to the treadmill so I can jump off to run to the bathroom (sometimes 2x/run)... but last night I decided to try and run outside and had to hold to pee halfway, holding it is awful!

On a positive note... isn't holding it the same as doing a kegel? Technically? If so then maybe it's a good thing because I always forget to do those so it forces me to.

Oh didn't even think of that, but that is the same as a kegel. Mine should be super strong. Spent most of my life holding it, especially high school and college. I try not to use public restrooms lol.

Ju111310 · October 2015

Any suggestions on maternity workout pants that don't cost an arm and a leg? Any you loved or hated? I've gotten a burst of energy (and determination) over the past few weeks and kicked it up to 4 or 5 workouts a week from my usual 3. My non-maternity pants are getting uncomfortable, keep rolling down. I've got one pair of workout type leggings from Target so far for like $35 but they're cotton and I prefer the slicky feel of my usual workout gear. But I don't wanna spend $50+ on workout pants that I'll only use for another 15ish weeks.

jaimeruns · October 2015

@Ju111310 I got some from under armor that have a wider band, but I can't remember how much they are. I don't know if you like shorts at all but Nike tempo track shorts are pretty great, I usually wear an XS but I got a S for now and I'm pretty sure they'll fit me throughout my pregnancy (they are made really big btw... like at least a size off) and they're like $20.

lubaTO · October 2015

Ju111310 said:

Any suggestions on maternity workout pants that don't cost an arm and a leg? Any you loved or hated? I've gotten a burst of energy (and determination) over the past few weeks and kicked it up to 4 or 5 workouts a week from my usual 3. My non-maternity pants are getting uncomfortable, keep rolling down. I've got one pair of workout type leggings from Target so far for like $35 but they're cotton and I prefer the slicky feel of my usual workout gear. But I don't wanna spend $50+ on workout pants that I'll only use for another 15ish weeks.

I find that anything with a band is uncomfortable so I look for things with a drawstring that sits low. Then a longer top over the belly.

I'm still wearing my Lululemons and they are tight but comfy.

jmjarling · October 2015

I use yoga pants from Victoria secrets online they are 2/60 i got a size up and instead of rolling them down i put the band all the way over my belly..... Everything else is to tight! Even if I go a size up in spandex work out pants its to big everywhere else so i switched to yoga pants for working out.... FYI the skinny leg ones arent as comfy and the most loved yoga pants style.... Victoria secret yoga capris are comfy too

kendragrace1215 · October 2015

I am workingout three to 4 times a week. Lifting/ strength training(but not too much) and martial arts. It has been so worth it. It has even helped so I don't pee when I sneeze!

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