Exercise

jade24422 · February 2016

Hi Ladies. Wondering what you all are doing for exercise these days. Before getting pregnant, I practiced yoga about 2-3 times a week. The last week, though, I have been so tired I have barely wanted to go to class, and find myself canceling most of the time. I have tried to go walking, or just do stretching at home, but I'm feeling guilty about not exercising enough. Im just surprised at how tired i feel! Are any of you having similar problems?

mrskratt · February 2016

It's hard to get motivated to exercise, but I noticed that once I make myself do it, I get some energy and it makes me feel better. I walk 2 miles during my lunch hour at work to get me thru the day, then will maybe do T25 when I get home along with some yoga. It keeps my energy levels up. You just have to kick yourself in the ass to make yourself do it!

SteffanieM85 · February 2016

I walk as much as possible. It was almost 60 this weekend so we took the dog on a long walk. I always loved a long walk anyway, it's always helps stretch out any sore muscles, help digestion and clear my head. Right now, in Chicago, it's still pretty cold most days so I can't walk as much as I want but it will warm up soon and I'll be hitting the trails.

I'm also getting an exercise ball to do some stretches to help prepare for labor etc. And yoga type stretching. My back and legs are getting so tight that hubby massaging isn't really helping much anymore.

rebeccuh · February 2016

I agree with mrskratt. I was exhausted yesterday morning, but went to the gym anyway. I jogged for about a half an hour and felt so much better after. Definitely felt more awake and energetic. The hardest part is actually getting there.

alysie89 · February 2016

Motivation has been my biggest limiting factor. One thing that has helped me is if I don't feel like going to the gym is a quick at home hiit workout or I use some of the workout videos on YouTube. Specifically I like befit - they post some great videos.
I always feel 100x better after!

lilyaster · February 2016

I plan to walk, but I'm waiting a few weeks for the weather to improve and the nausea and exhaustion to ease up.

Cubslove12 · February 2016

I've been keeping up my mormal
routine for the most part, today I did skip and took a nap instead, I do a work out class Tue and Thur with modification for abs otherwise I do the whole thing. I also run before I got pregnant I started training for another 1:2 marathon I'm only at 4 miles right now think I'm going to try to do a 10k and hold off on my 6th half till after baby.

It it was so beautiful outside yesterday I went to run 2.5 ended up running close to 4!!

I am am getting worried about keeping this up I can tell my energy is getting drained quickly!

LizaKate1213 · February 2016

I am continuing my usual routine which includes karate class 2-3 days per week, yoga 1-2 days and HIIT 1-2 days per week. For yoga I use Yoga with Adriene or Ali Kamenova Interval Yoga (both free on YouTube with hundreds of videos), and for HIIT I use FitnessBlender on YouTube, they have tons of amazing videos to choose from!

Blonde1817 · February 2016

I find that even when I'm fatigued, once I start exercising I feel more energetic (at least while I'm exercising, then I go back to being tired). I'm continuing to go to yoga several times a week which has been awesome. Maybe go to a more low key yoga class and see how it goes? I also do the elliptical, which is good because you can go slowly of you want or stop early if you're too tired.

kewltif · February 2016

I haven't cut back on exercise yet. I hope to keep it up this pregnancy. Question about abs- when do we need to stop doing them? I do a lot of TRX, which is a ton of core, and I'm not sure how long I should continue with that.

BabySunshine4 · February 2016

I'm trying to keep my current routine minus kickboxing and boot-camp. I try to do one day a week of Pilates, Piyo, cardio, and walking in the days in between. Like @Blonde1817 said once I start excising I feel more energetic and I feel like I can sleep better at night.

housewifehobbyist · February 2016

I'm doing more pilates and less hiit - my poor sore swollen boobs can't deal with jumping around!

annabenanna · February 2016

I agree with everyone above! After exercising, I always feel like I have more energy and don't feel as nauseous!

I workout 3-4 times a week. It's usually a combo of TRX, barre, pilates, boxing and my regular Tap class on Thursday nights.

s&mdarnell · February 2016

My trainer told me that I can keep my routine pretty normal throughout the first trimester so for now I'm doing all of my normal weightlifting, etc. I lie on my back, do abs, etc. As baby grows and I get into the second trimester I won't be doing anything lying down but plan to keep up with strength training in safe moderation.
I'm exhausted, too. Having my trainer come over to workout forces me to get my workout in and I do feel better after. But, I do fatigue quicker during my workouts - we used to do a good 1-1.5 hrs. but I'm wiped by about 45 min. now. Oh well, at least I'm getting it in. And rumor has it that once second trimester hits things get better!

jade24422 · February 2016

So awesome that you all are sticking with your plans so well. I started making myself go walking the last couple days, and will be doing the same with yoga this week, so hopefully it helps!

Cubslove12 · February 2016

kewltif said:

I haven't cut back on exercise yet. I hope to keep it up this pregnancy. Question about abs- when do we need to stop doing them? I do a lot of TRX, which is a ton of core, and I'm not sure how long I should continue with that.

The lady that runs my bootcamp classes said I can't do crunches or supermans.. I've been doing table top alternate lifts for back and some modifications/resting during abs... I'm still also trying to figure out what I can do for abs...

annabenanna · February 2016

Cubslove12 said:

kewltif said:

I haven't cut back on exercise yet. I hope to keep it up this pregnancy. Question about abs- when do we need to stop doing them? I do a lot of TRX, which is a ton of core, and I'm not sure how long I should continue with that.

The lady that runs my bootcamp classes said I can't do crunches or supermans.. I've been doing table top alternate lifts for back and some modifications/resting during abs... I'm still also trying to figure out what I can do for abs...

Hmmmm, I'm still doing abs. Should I stop? The teacher at my barre class did say that I need to put less strain on my core, so no more planks or push-ups on my toes (only knee push ups).

LizaKate1213 · February 2016

@annabenanna, crunches and sit-ups are generally safe through the first trimester. Planks are safe for most through the second and even 3rd trimester unless you have a condition known as diastasis recti. Side planks and side crunches are good too!

greenlia · February 2016

I hike with my crazy dog for 45 min-1 hour 5 days a week and do TRX 3x per week. I super lost it during some challenging core work yesterday and almost started crying (I did start crying after class when the instructor was nice to me).

ignoscemihi · February 2016

I run 6 days a week. I've had to slow down a little (was running on the treadmill at 9 mph, but I slowed down to 8 mph), but that 45-60 minutes is the ONLY time during the day that I'm not nauseated. When I was pregnant with my son, my doctor told me to keep doing what I was doing for as long as I was comfortable. I ran until about 34 weeks, at which point I was getting too many side cramps to continue. I'm hoping I can do the same with this pregnancy.

szwill86 · February 2016

@annabenannaI second the crunches and situps through the first trimester. As for planks, you can try doing an elevated plank on your elbows on a box so you're higher up- same for push-ups. I've been doing Kayla Itsines bbg since before I found out I was pregnant and these are good alternatives to her killer moves.

kewltif · February 2016

I figured I'd cut back on core come second tri? Like once I start showing. I should really talk to my doctor about this.

annabenanna · February 2016

@szwill86 and @LizaKate1213 , thanks ladies! I did trx yday and still did all the planks.... but wow, do I get winded! I honestly had to make myself go...so glad I did. I felt better after.

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