Fitness Check in week of 10/6/18

Rachel2066 · October 2018

We did some fitness check in way back, but nothing recently. Just curious to see where everyone is at in their fitness routines? Are you still keeping up? What have you had to modify/remove? Have you added anything?

Rachel2066 · October 2018

I am still working out with my trainer 1-2 days a week. I am no longer doing anything on the floor as it is challenging for me to get up and down now. Still doing the same strength training as before. However, one big difference that I have noticed is I can no longer really tighten my core to stabilize myself. I really feel this on certain exercises and I have really have to focus on my form to compensate. I keep meaning to get into the gym on my own but it just never seems to happen.

I have been looking around to see if anyone in my area offers prenatal yoga, because I could use some more stretching. However, I haven't found anyone nearby that offers it.

I do feel like my continued working out has definitely helped. I have not had really any weight gain so far and I haven't had much in the way of physical issues (sore back, etc) so I am going to try and keep it up as long as I can!

mtengl · October 2018

@Rachel2066 my workout routine has been only prenatal yoga... I actually use Yogaglo.com which I had used in the past for regular yoga. They have 80-100 prenatal classs ranging from restorative/relaxation to actual flows and I have really liked them.

I am am not being consistent though that is my biggest issue.

silverbaby2019 · October 2018

I’ve been doing prenatal yoga 3-4 times a week, and then usually get a walk in 1-3 times a week. However, lately the sciatica comes on like crazy after even a minor workout. 😐

beachmama14 · October 2018

I think I did my last run in Thursday. I have been running 2-3 miles 3 days a week usually walk/run intervals. However with the weight gain and I’m sure a slight change in form, it’s just getting super uncomfortable. My shins/calves just aren’t handling the weight well, but feel ok when walking. I’m going to try to switch to walking 30-40 min every day to keep up the activity levels. I’m bummed because I was able to run til 34 weeks with my son, but I know my body is getting tired of being pregnant and just isn’t the same as it was before lol

leighbrek · October 2018

I had to Google the word "fitness". It sounds complicated!

@silverbaby2019 Have you tried pigeon pose? It has done WONDERS for my sciatic pain. Love it so much.

Occasional yoga, walking... I have to move around a lot for work, because I'm a tech, and I'm currently training my replacement. I think I'm getting quite a bit of exercise there, judging from the swelling in my legs by the end of the day.

lacroixliz · October 2018

Thanks for bringing this back @Rachel2066!

I'm still working out 5 days per week, 2 days kickboxing class, 2 spin classes, and 1 body pump along with daily dog walks which tend to be very much a stroll. I'm definitely not jumping around as much in kickboxing as I used to but punching is still a great stress reliever! I've moved the handlebars on the spin bike up as far as they can go, it just does not feel good to be bent over. Weight has decreased a lot in body pump so I don't know what good it is actually doing but it feels good. I'm not much of a yogi but I might try the prenatal streaming classes that are available on www.doyogawithme.com

Overall, I'm so extremely thankful that I have been able to keep up with this routine. I work at home and going to the gym is not only great to have some human interaction but it really is my main stress reliever. I'm very hopeful that I'm able to continue through the 3rd trimester.

Keep up the good work ladies!

kmos816 · October 2018

Working out is going ok....... I'm trying to do at home workouts on You Tub 2-3 times per week, treadmill walk at the gym once/week and then I have a 50 Saturday morning Oula class (dance cardio) I go to unless we are out of town. I need to add in pre-natal yoga.

It is definitely getting more difficult- working out pregnant with my second is definitely different than it was when I was pregnant with DD1! My goal is to do my workouts until 36 week like with DD1- then I'll transition to just walking and pre-natal yoga.

Rachel2066 · October 2018

@mtengl - looks like they have a 15 day free trial. I'm gonna give them a try. Thanks for the recommendation!

sweetyjenj · October 2018

I've been trying to get a solid 30min of cardio (speed walking on an invoice) on the home treadmill, as well as some light strength training to keep core and legs strong so there's press pressure on my back. I've been having difficulty, though, bc my SI Joint has been in pain and this week I get lots of BH contractions with exercise.

mtengl · October 2018

@Rachel2066 I forgot to mention that! I think the 18 dollars is worth it a month because most classes here are 10-15 bucks a class.

MrsDho11 · October 2018

In been doing Fit4Baby workouts with the Fit4Mom near me twice a week and sometimes throwing in an extra Stroller Strides class. I then also am trying to swim 5 mornings a week, but I’d say I’m realistically hitting more like 3-4 days with that goal at the moment. That’s about it other than the occasional short walk.

Kabazaba · October 2018

I’m still doing boot camp once or twice a week, and prenatal yoga once a week. Also trying to make sure I’m walking the other days. The last ultrasound we had LO took us to the gun show with her poses 🤣 I know it has nothing to do with my working out but was funny it happened the day after boot camp. Since DH had emergency surgery and still can’t lift anything over 20 pounds I’m still also doing all the (literally) heavy lifting at home. Hope it all pays off during labor!

Kabazaba · October 2018

@sweetyjenj I also got my first noticeable Braxton Hicks last week. really trying to focus on drinking 3-4 Liters of water a day now and that has helped a lot. But doesn’t seem to help my other most uncomfortable symptom (acid reflux).

saltedcaramel518 · October 2018

I try to work out 5-6 days a week. I attend one Pure Barre class per week, and do a couple of online PB classes at home. It’s getting more difficult to do some of those moves at this point, so I’ve been modifying a good bit.

Other days, I’ll do a prenatal video from YouTube (I like BodyFit by Amy) or take my dog on a walk.

I was aiming to exercise 40-60 minutes each time, but I’ve scaled back to mostly 25-30 minute workouts, and I seem to be less tired throughout the day.

alannac1 · October 2018

Awesome to hear most of us are able to continue working out in some form or another!

Im still going to the gym 5-6 days a week. Im doing 25 min cardio and 25 min strength training. Having to modify a lot, my belly is def getting in the way of things. I am 24 weeks now and guessing that i will switch to only cardio around 30 weeks or so, but who knows!

Ive gained a lot of weight (up 16lbs) and feel a bit bummed about it. Im fairly convinced at least some of it is related to fluid retention.. i know i havent been eating great, but also not terrible (at least not bad enough to pack on the lbs the way i have). I can only imagine how much i would have gained if i wasnt able to work out.

leighbrek · October 2018

@alannac1 I was up 20 lbs at my 24 week appt ( I'm a thin person normally), so I asked the midwife. She said that even though it's at the high end of what they like to see at that point, a lot of women will pack on in the first and second trimesters, then gain pretty much only baby weight in the third trimester. Try not to sweat it - just keep going healthy!

kmos816 · October 2018

I’m also up 16-17 lbs at 24 weeks....I think I just front load my weight gain as well! I didn’t gain too much the third trimester last time (maybe just 8-10 lbs?) My midwifes have yet to comment on my weight gain so I’ll just roll with it. I did gain 37 lbs with my first and was able to lose 25 of it the first 6 weeks- crazy how it just melted off. Those lost 10 lbs were not so easy to lose though!!!!

CoastieGirl79 · October 2018

Still hanging in with walking and yoga. I try to get in at least 10,000 steps each day at work. Instead of sending an email, I will walk across the school for face-to-face interaction. I also have a standing desk, so I stand all day. I feel like any little bit helps.

alannac1 · October 2018

@leighbrek @kmos816

Thanks ladies, thats really helpful to hear. I rely heavily on google and im like "holy cow im at the top of the range or even OVER the recommended amount?!" Good to know that maybe its just because weight gain isnt linear, and hopefully it will all even out to the "right" amount by the end.

leighbrek · October 2018

@alannac1 Totally not linear! Pregnancy weight gain charts are ridiculous and unrealistic, because they do show just a linear line. As if! lol.

silverbaby2019 · October 2018

@leighbrek I have! Usually by the time I get the pain it’s too late. It’s really without fail - one mile walk, ouchie. I’m hoping it passes. My doctor said there’s not much I can do other than cut back (more?! Lol) or stick to swimming strictly. I love to swim but pool availability is hard to come by.

leighbrek · October 2018

@alannac1 Just one more thing to add, because I saw my midwife today, showed her that my weight gain has super slowed in the past month, and asked her why the charts are linear when that's not realistic. She told me.... The charts are mostly based on MALE linear weight gain. We're not talking just a not-pregnant woman, who would fluctuate grandly week to week with hormones, but we're talking quite literally about expected male weight gain. The math behind those charts is based on ancient data when women were hardly even studied. My feminism flared right the hell up, and the midwife said she wouldn't tell me what else is based purely on men, Hahaha. Now I'm super curious!

dmgallagher30 · October 2018

I've had to stop running unfortunately, I was getting cramping/contractions shortly after beginning the run and it just wasn't comfortable anymore....walking 3 miles a day and doing prenatal yoga once a week is where I'm at right now. Oh and chasing around my 15 month old adds some extra calorie burn throughout the day! I'm looking to buy a used elliptical for the rest of the pregnancy so I can keep my cardio up and just sell it after once I can run again

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