Fitness Friday

smorzandoj · June 2017

How are things going ladies??

I am about to take my lazy self to yoga. I've lifted and been on the elliptical almost every day this week. I just want to sleep though.

itsrandiyo · June 2017

I've always worked out everyday during the week at lunch, and Sunday nights I run. But man my motivation the past couple weeks have been AWFUL. I tell myself, "Can I just go get Mexican instead?"...

sabriel1 · June 2017

I've been hauling the 100lb triple stroller situation about 5k a day. Took today off because my son had an appointment. I plan on going out tonight by myself but it is no match for doing it with the stroller. I've had a great week eating wise so I feel great. Since Easter I've lost 18.5lbs.

julievdm12 · June 2017

I was doing the 21 day fix modified up until the end of my last pregnancy. I signed up for a beach body on-demand which gives you tons of options for workouts so right now I am trying to figure out what work outs are going to be suitable since I'm kind of sick of the 21 day fix at this point.

BUt man! The exhaustion! Am I right? Lol

smorzandoj · June 2017

julievdm12 said:

I was doing the 21 day fix modified up until the end of my last pregnancy. I signed up for a beach body on-demand which gives you tons of options for workouts so right now I am trying to figure out what work outs are going to be suitable since I'm kind of sick of the 21 day fix at this point.

BUt man! The exhaustion! Am I right? Lol

Totally have ignored my BOD for so long! But 21df is probably going to be rotated in this fall for me too once I can't get to the gym everyday bc of work!

sabriel1 · June 2017

There's a pregnancy belly dance workout video at the library. I've been thinking of trying it but then the other part of me thinks that seems ridiculous

JandJ62914 · June 2017

I ran a 5k Sunday, ran again Wednesday, and walked yesterday. I also lifted twice this week. So not bad! Today I ate a chocolate chip muffin because balance lol. I'm just too exhausted today!

Chawk17 · June 2017

@smorzandoj @julievdm12 either of you do T25 or the pregnancy one on BOD?

smorzandoj · June 2017

Chawk17 said:

@smorzandoj @julievdm12 either of you do T25 or the pregnancy one on BOD?

I have a spinal injury so T25 is too high impact for me. The pregnancy one is freaking boring.

Chawk17 · June 2017

Haha I tried the pregnancy one after a t25...it was boring.

but it was nice after Shaun T!
I'm going to be devastated if ob says no T25....i might check out Chalean I hear she's good too.

mbirdie · June 2017

I've got BOD, trying to use it more now. The pregnancy one is sooo boring. I tried Country Heat because I was thinking it would be less high impact and I found it really boring as well.

smorzandoj · June 2017

Have you tried 21DFX? Or you could try doing the random daily workouts...I find that less boring and you can switch up instructors. That new dance one is also boring. There is another new program coming out as well. I think the release coincides with summit in July.

Chawk17 · June 2017

I haven't tried 21fix yet but I hear it's good.
The Brazilian butt one is ridiculously boring imo.

garykayla · June 2017

What is everyone's thoughts on running while preggers? I just did a half marathon but haven't really ran since then.

I've been so busy this last week that working out has fallen out of my schedule... This coming week though I'm back at it!!

JandJ62914 · June 2017

@garykayla I ran until I was 24-25 weeks last time around and then my balance was getting thrown off and my hips hurt too much so I switched to walking.

smorzandoj · June 2017

@garykayla if you can run go for it. I would if I could. I have friends that ran their entire pregnancy.

kbrinks2 · June 2017

I would think if you are feeling okay running then keep running! I just finished a 5K race today and I'm hoping to continue running until my body tells me to stop!

mommaSG · June 2017

I wosh i was as in shape as all of you before my DS 8yrs ago i was 130 at 7 mnths i started to show amd gained 50 lbs. I am now 200 lbs never look like it but the thought of exercising while pregnant sucks. I have tried to do 2 to 3 days on a total gym but i cant find anything else that doesnt make me over due it especially sense this heat thing is going nuts

julievdm12 · June 2017

Chawk17 said:

@smorzandoj @julievdm12 either of you do T25 or the pregnancy one on BOD?

I just tried to do Shaun week on Monday of last week, then got me positive test Tuesday and have been scared to push that hard ever since.... I haven't done the pregnancy one. Thinking of saving that for the second trimester and third trimester or possibly even just the third trimester. Planning to possibly try some 21 day fix extreme workouts since I've been doing the 21 day fix for a long time now and feel like I need to step it up a bit, but I am trying to remain cautious of pushing myself too hard since my core really hasn't even had a chance to heal since I had my little guy in April.
i've heard that country he is very low impact and kind of fun so I thought about doing that plus a 21 day fix workout on the days when I'm less busy? Still trying to decide. ... also I'm so tired right now, and trying to just find any kind of energy to do at least something in a day has been kind of rough....

julievdm12 · June 2017

mommaSG said:

I wosh i was as in shape as all of you before my DS 8yrs ago i was 130 at 7 mnths i started to show amd gained 50 lbs. I am now 200 lbs never look like it but the thought of exercising while pregnant sucks. I have tried to do 2 to 3 days on a total gym but i cant find anything else that doesnt make me over due it especially sense this heat thing is going nuts

I am only telling you this based on my last pregnancy experience because believe me, right now I'm trying to even believe it myself but: The best thing that I did during my pregnancy with my son was to work out fairly consistently. There were good weeks and there were bad weeks, but overall I managed to get out in a few workouts each week and I had a much easier and healthier pregnancy and much faster delivery with him than I did with my daughter two years previous.
Please don't feel pressured by what I have said but rather try to feel encouraged to do whatever you can in a week. I truly believe that no one will ever regret a good work out.
And of course, make sure that you are abiding by what your doctor tells you and that you were pacing yourself because at the same time of course you are growing a human and your body is working hard even when you're sitting still!

mommaSG · June 2017

@Julievdm12 it means a lot the thing is for the last four years my main work out was walking a half mile to a mile every other day. i know that if i worked out my body would lose weight it is just finding the energy and strength to actually do it. Thats the hardest part for me as well as my depression and PTSD. I have my son ride his bike around the local park twice a week because its a mile long but i want to do more. so today i did a Blogilaties online workout for abs and butt. i only made it 9 min into the workout before i became sick and nauseous but tomorrow i am hoping to make it to the whole 15.

smorzandoj · June 2017

@mommaSG I was not at all in shape with my first two pregnancies. The babies were fine but I felt gross about myself which is a sucky feeling. Motivation is freaking hard. I actually had to stop doing BOD and join a gym a couple months ago to stay motivated. Maybe try a 20 minute family walk after dinner each day? If everyone can be onboard it is so much easier to make it happen. If you rely solely on yourself it's extra difficult. Good luck!!

julievdm12 · June 2017

mommaSG said:

@Julievdm12 it means a lot the thing is for the last four years my main work out was walking a half mile to a mile every other day. i know that if i worked out my body would lose weight it is just finding the energy and strength to actually do it. Thats the hardest part for me as well as my depression and PTSD. I have my son ride his bike around the local park twice a week because its a mile long but i want to do more. so today i did a Blogilaties online workout for abs and butt. i only made it 9 min into the workout before i became sick and nauseous but tomorrow i am hoping to make it to the whole 15.

High five for doing a workout! (I've had a stupid day and am losing motivation by the second....)
anything you do is helpful and good for you. take pride in each day's accomplishments!

Anna_1021 · June 2017

Hi girls!

So good to see so many of you trying to fit workouts into this whole new mommy thing

I'm a bit hesitant to post this, but there were a couple of questions above and I am really hoping it is okay to share the info I've gathered on working out while pregnant.
First of all what is important about me in this perspective that I love LOVE fitness, it is an immensely important part of my life for so many years. Not that it shows

I have at least 20 pounds on me (with 5+ INTENSE workout per week and a diet regimen) and have a HUGE area of improvement when it comes to fitness. Nonetheless I love it, so I've put a lot of energy into researching preggo fitness, consulted with trainers and expert on what's allowed and not - since I find most of the info on this topic online to be too generic.

First I want to state that while I am a sucker for rules myself

I honestly believe that everyone is absolutely capable of making their own decisions, you know your body the best so go for it!

I merely hope that I can help the process with some extra info.

Some groung rules I've found:
- anything involves jumping, impact is not the best idea
- running: most info supports that if you did run before, it is okay to continue and long as you pay high attention to hydration and not to exert yourself too mush. However, a trainer specielized in preg training told me to be careful with it. The ligaments holding your uterus in place might loosen from the bouncing that comes with running - and it can cause incontinence problems after giving bith. Thuth is I know athletes with great body structure who ran through the pregnancy and had no complications later. I guess it depends on your body type - mine is not the athletic one, so I'm leaing towards skipping running - which will be a huge sacrefice.
- in anything you do, the most important is that you listen to your bodies clues actively. It might be a movement you are absolutely comfortable with 95% of days, but today you should skip it. Or stop working out altogether if your body is not ready. I belive it to be one of the most difficult thing of all the above.
- since the baby's HR is about twice as yours, you should keep it around may 140 BPM.
- if you did not have a strict workout regimen before, it is still an amazing time to start - with baby steps so to speak

Start small, start slow, and you will learn your body and improve throughtout the pregnancy. Just start it one day at a time, you are awsome for doing it!

- lifting weights: I am still researching that, for now what I have it that you should dial way back, but as long as you are not "maxing out" and your body feels okay with it, you can do it.

I really hope I dod not bore with this, and that it is not out of line to post. It's just that I did so much research - figured it might be helpful for the community

Please let me know it it was too much, I'll take the feedback and dial back

(PS: English is my second language, sorry for any mistakes

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Chawk17 · June 2017

Thanks @Anna_1021 so would you be against jumping jacks? T25 does a ton.

Anna_1021 · June 2017

@Chawk17 I am not an expert, just an enthusiast perfectionist

But yeah.. during the first trimester just to be super safe I'd stick to very basic movements (actually I am doing it, it is boring but I try to keep myself motivated thinking about BabyBean. Squats, lounges, pushups - basic bodyweight stuff, some TRX). Later I do plan to pick up the activity, so soft and careful jumping (jacks) could be okay but not in the full-force ShaunT style workout (I love him too).
But that's just me, I know my body, I have loose ligaments and I'm prone to injury anyhow. Maybe you can do much more.

Normally I do crossfit, so my general plan is to hold out with this mild stuff til the end of the first trimester, and then so (very) scaled crossfit all the way if possible:D

ETA: maybe until you feel more comfortable, you coul do side step squats intead of jumping jacks. If you do it with and arm raise (like a shoulder press without weights) it can get your HR up too. And no jumping.

Chawk17 · June 2017

Thanks @Anna_1021

sabriel1 · June 2017

I would assume that the recommendation against jumping has more to do with your centre or gravity/balance being off during pregnancy. If that is the reason I would think jumping jacks would be fine but not sure

julievdm12 · June 2017

I personally found that jumping jacks were OK for a while but definitely once I hit the third trimester I was really struggling with two things: one being with all the pressure on my pelvis I would slightly leak when I did them ( so embarrassing) and two my muscles under my belly and into my pelvis started to feel way to strained with my jostling belly. I ended up stepping out most of the high-impact moves on the 21 day fix. I also didn't feel comfortable doing a lot of the ab/core workout moves and would often sub them out with extra lunges and squats. Especially near the end.

Having said that, my general rule of them was to listen to my body and if it felt uncomfortable or painful I didn't do it or if I N general was just worried about doing that exercise I would skip it in order to have peace of mind.

The one thing I personally am really struggling with this pregnancy is still carrying my previous pregnancy's baby weight but I am trying to focus on the fact that my weight is not nearly as important as my overall health and the health of my baby so I am not going to push myself too hard and I'm just going to focus on basic exercises and eating well.

Zoey1019 · June 2017

Anna_1021 said:

@Chawk17 I am not an expert, just an enthusiast perfectionist But yeah.. during the first trimester just to be super safe I'd stick to very basic movements (actually I am doing it, it is boring but I try to keep myself motivated thinking about BabyBean. Squats, lounges, pushups - basic bodyweight stuff, some TRX). Later I do plan to pick up the activity, so soft and careful jumping (jacks) could be okay but not in the full-force ShaunT style workout (I love him too).
But that's just me, I know my body, I have loose ligaments and I'm prone to injury anyhow. Maybe you can do much more.
Normally I do crossfit, so my general plan is to hold out with this mild stuff til the end of the first trimester, and then so (very) scaled crossfit all the way if possible:D

ETA: maybe until you feel more comfortable, you coul do side step squats intead of jumping jacks. If you do it with and arm raise (like a shoulder press without weights) it can get your HR up too. And no jumping.

I just purchased a workout plan called birthfit! I have done crossfit for 3 years before this and really want to get back into some sort of workout regimen. Take a look! The workouts are all slow and steady and come with videos for everything! I love it!

barrelocarol · June 2017

You ladies are amazing!! With my first pregnancy, even walking felt like a milk jug was hanging from the underside of my belly. I was in constant pain and regret not working out.

Now, I teach water aerobics and am feeling so good about that! I lost 26lbs doing it so it's truly the workout for me.

I do it 3x a week and I think I can maintain that for a good bit.

sabriel1 · June 2017

barrelocarol said:

You ladies are amazing!! With my first pregnancy, even walking felt like a milk jug was hanging from the underside of my belly. I was in constant pain and regret not working out.

Now, I teach water aerobics and am feeling so good about that! I lost 26lbs doing it so it's truly the workout for me.

I do it 3x a week and I think I can maintain that for a good bit.

Wow, I sure wish water aerobics was an option for me as it sounds like the perfect pregnancy workout but I can't do anything that the kids can't be with me

eggplantface · June 2017

Thank you @Anna_1021 for all that info!! What you said is actually similar to what I've read online.

I just did a HIIT class at my work gym, but modified: instead of high knees I marched, instead of jumping jacks I stepped. My doc told me to avoid high impact moves, so I will until further notice. I also went down to 5lb weights instead of my normal 10s. It was tough, but I think it was harder than usual just because I haven't worked out in three weeks. I'll probably feel back to my normal shape next week!

@Zoey1019 I'm going to check out birthfit! Thanks!

Chawk17 · June 2017

Well. Im bummed. I got my first round of betas
...and due to my history ( Clomid patient, one tube, one MC)
I'm not to exercise until first US and then doc said we will discuss.
So I'm out for 3 weeks.

julievdm12 · June 2017

Chawk17 said:

Well. Im bummed. I got my first round of betas
...and due to my history ( Clomid patient, one tube, one MC)
I'm not to exercise until first US and then doc said we will discuss.
So I'm out for 3 weeks.

Just always remember that your body is still working like crazy providing for your little one!

praying all goes well for you!

Chawk17 · June 2017

I know. I don't want to do something that's going to hurt it.
I'm on all restrictions. Was going to go to Silverwood...a theme park. Nope..not cleared

julievdm12 · June 2017

Chawk17 said:

I know. I don't want to do something that's going to hurt it.
I'm on all restrictions. Was going to go to Silverwood...a theme park. Nope..not cleared

Totally get the disappointment. So awesome that you are focussed on doing everything to keep your baby safe !

smorzandoj · June 2017

@Chawk17 try to enjoy your mini vacay from working out and just take it day by day. But I gotta say no theme park sucks. We go to six flags every week at least once...but I don't do the rides.

itsrandiyo · June 2017

I've always worked out everyday during the week at lunch, and Sunday nights I run. But man my motivation the past couple weeks have been AWFUL. I tell myself, "Can I just go get Mexican instead?"...

Choosing Mexican today

Anna_1021 -- I had NOT heard that running issue post baby, that worries me a little. My doctor only gave me a warning about making sure I listen to my body, don't do exercises on my back after 1st tri, and no over head lifting. I have always heard if you ran before, you can run during. So I will need to check this out more!!

clc515 · June 2017

So proud of everyone! I've been so tired or nauseous this week I haven't been walking like usual. I try to get in at least 30 min of walking at an incline a day (thankfully we have a treadmill, it's so hot outside) but have slacked since Sunday. Guess I'll jump on today.

I used to go every other week to a high impact cardio class with a friend... I'm using work and travel as an excuse to not go lately cuz I don't plan to tell friends I'm preggo til around 10-12 weeks. She'll understand, lol!

JandJ62914 · June 2017

I just tried the Active Maternity workout on Beachbody On Demand. It wasn't that bad! Definitely a little slower but I still felt like I was working. I was cracking up at the first exercise. "Squat...and kegel. Squat...and kegel."

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