Health & Exercise
Pregnanttomboy
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Body can't recover from exercise
Pregnanttomboy
member
Hey guys. I am a journeyman carpenter, and I'm also almost 19 weeks pregnant. I usually work 10 hour days and although I have been put on light duty because of my pregnancy, the work is still very taxing on my body. The problem is, I don't notice it being taxing until I'm done the shift. I feel fine while I am working but once I stop my body can't seem to recover. I will be at home trying to relax on the couch, or in bed, or even by taking a (not too warm) bath and my heart is racing, my legs are cramping, and I feel very anxious though not about anything in particular, it's purely physical. I should mention that before my pregnancy I was very athletic and strong and I have been a carpenter for 9 years so I am used to the work. I find it hard to regulate my exercise and work load when I don't realize I have overdone it until it's too late. Has anyone else suffered from this? Any relaxation techniques or suggestions would be appreciated.
Re: Body can't recover from exercise
I have been doing water exercise twice a week. Mondays I do an arthritis type of class in an 85 degree pool. It's at nice so I feel relaxed before bed. I also do a more intense pool workout on Wednesday. I don't know it just keeps my mind off the fact I'm exhausted and makes me feel like I'm doing something good..I also do prenatal yoga twice a week. Though it sounds like a lot I know it's something that will help me in the long run. So it makes me feel good..lol and I wonder why I don't have a good bump yet!
I try to take it easy..watch tv..nice shower...etc..it's just the mind set I have to work on and though I want to be a good employee I want to be a great mom..and need to think about the human I have with me all the time! Hope this helps!
I like your pool workout idea. Seems like it would be relaxing even though it is exercise.
(I know what you mean about not being a huge relaxer! Lol) The hardest part of my first trimester morning (make that all day) sickness was spending so much time on the couch rather than being productive.