2. How are you feeling fitness-wise heading into this pregnancy? I weigh more than I'd like, but I ran the longest leg of a marathon relay (8 miles) right around implantation time so I'm in good enough shape for that.
3. Do you have a fitness routine? I ran before pregnancy, now I run/walk. It just feels better. 3 miles is my minimum. I haven't done much more than that in the first trimester but I hope to bump it up soon. I haven't done any yoga in a while but I'd like to get back into that.
4. What are your fitness goals throughout your pregnancy? To stay active and to keep weight gain at a minimum.
5. GTKY: What is the most outrageous health fad you've tried that you cringe just thinking about? Atkins/Keto aren't kind to my body.
OK question, and maybe TMI mamas. Anyone else feel like there's excess discharge when you work out? I swear today I panicked and thought maybe I was bleeding, but it wasn't blood. I hope this isn't something weird that's going to make me have to cut back on exercising It really helps with my anxiety
I'm celebrating a win--I joined our local Y and have gone ~5 days a week the last three weeks I've been a member! That's pretty big for me, as I was pretty much inactive all winter other than walking to work and an occasional hike. It's felt so good to be active again.
15 and a half wks here and tonight it felt uncomfortable laying down during my burpee, so I modified by just doing a plank and not landing completely to the floor. Has anyone else started to notice changes/ limitations in exercise?
Me!! I can no longer do sit-ups or excessive abdominal movements. Planks still feel good though. I have a feeling within the next week or so hitting the ground (burpee/ hand release push-up) will become uncomfortable too. My doctor recommended around this next month or so to stop running as it puts an excessive amount of pressure on your pelvis @bookworm492
@bookworm492 Hiking has made me more out of breath, and I've had to start making modifications for yoga--even child's pose I have to widen my legs more so my belly can fit in between!
@rjgmcmanus I’ve noticed similar changes- things that didn’t usually exhaust me quite so easily are a little more draining now. My blood gets pumping loudly in my ears during some exercise sets like squats. I think it’s time to just modify the number (smaller sets, but more repeats) and take some rest breaks for recovery in between! On the abdominal area, I’ve modified a little with pillows or blankets to be safe on some moves, but honestly I still need those abdominal strengthening and stretch moves. Plank still feels pretty good, but I’m starting to feel a bit of a weight shift. Changes are coming...
@cpk3535 I can still do planks, but regular push ups bother my abdominal muscles now. I switch to knees or to a bench. Lying on my stomach feels awkward as well. I can still run, but it's ugly lol. I'm slow as a turtle now! Rowing, however, I'm doing just as well as always. I don't have a home rower but I do have access to one at the gym as well as at work.
@triwellnessgirl I'm interested in trying out street parking for one month. It would save me some money compared to crossfit every month that could go against day care costs going forward as well. Are you finding it still doable throughout pregnancy?
2. How are you feeling fitness-wise heading into this pregnancy? I was pretty fit. We got married last June so I had gotten into a good workout habit last year that thankfully I was able to keep going.
3. Do you have a fitness routine? If so, what?
I used to to go to a women’s only high impact/intensity gym and LOVED it but then we moved. After 6 months of looking, I found OrangeTheory. I’ve been going there since January and I’m so glad because they make you RSVP and hold you accountable. That accountability is the only way I even made it there most of the 1st trimester when I was EXHAUSTED. The coaches have been great, with understanding encouragement, good modifications and I love that I can see my workout intensity on the screen the whole workout so I can pull back. I have an 8/month membership so I go twice a week.
4. What are your fitness goals throughout your pregnancy? I’m really competitive, even against myself, so I’m having a hard time remembering to go easy and give myself grace. Last week I had no problem doing squat jacks. On Monday I did one and my body was like “NOPE!” So my goal is to stay active at my 2 classes a week and try to work in yoga, but not be disappointed in myself when I’m slower or can’t do as much as I used it. I do yoga at home with an online video membership but I’m really bad at just laying on the couch or eating as soon as I walk in the door.
5. GTKY: What is the most outrageous health fad you've tried that you cringe just thinking about? I’ve actually never tried a health fad, but I’ve been subjected to cooking Keto for my husband. Haha (FWIW it really worked for him, and the food was mostly delicious.)
ps. I’m trying to update my username so it’s not so bot-like. The transition must take a little while .
Hey all! Any strength exercises you recommend for pregnancy? A reminder that I've never been particularly fit, though I have been doing cardio and stretches the last month or so, finally.
@ninrms My strength exercises are limited at the moment--doc doesn't want me lifting more than 20 lbs, boo. I've been doing weights though at the gym, keeping it at 20 lbs or less--triceps, biceps, etc. Also tricep dips (which is probably more than 20 if you think about it, but whatevs, haha). Rowing machine has been great. I'd also recommend looking into prenatal yoga--yoga builds up your strength more than people really realize. I've been doing a bunch of prenatal yoga workouts online, and it's been nice on those days when I'm a little too tired to drive all the way to the gym, but still need to do something.
Awesome Street Parking WoD this morning including over 600 reps of Jump Rope followed by 30min on the Treadmill & 8min on the AirDyne ... before my toddler woke up and was crying for Mommy! 😂😂😂
@bookworm492 We also have a Rogue Pull-up rig and a Roque squat rack but we recently moved to a new home and need to have in back of the garage cemented so we can put in the rig. When the guys come to do that they’ll also drill the squat rack in the garage! heres a few pics of the setup so far. We have in AirDyne at the far end of that bottom pic!
@triwellnessgirl your home gym is amazing!!!! I am showing my husband he'll freak out over it.
I have been back on the gym bandwagon! Doing regular cardio (usually elliptical) for 30 min and then a 30-45 min lift session. Has anyone else not really taken down their lifting weight? I am being careful but I feel up to it so I haven't changed it hardly at all. Only thing I really cut out of leg-day was the leg press and only bc I felt like I was squishing the baby lol.
Thanks @ktmaesim !!! We got the set up after I had my 1st baby 2 years ago. It’s been such a blessing to not have to leave the house to work out!
And great job with the workout!!! You go, Girl!! I haven’t decreased my weights at all. The only thing I have modified are my pull-ups. I can’t do the same volume (at all) so I sub for barbell or ring rows.
@bookworm492@triwellnessgirl@ktmaesim good guidelines I have found say to lift no more than 70-80% effort. And to always keep your heart rate low enough to be able to keep talking (not get too out of breath)
@lamarshall I def do more than that and did throughout my 1st pregnancy. My daughter is now 2 and is very strong and active. She loves pretending to lift heavy like Mom.
i think what matters is that you were working out this way prior for quite some time and that you start to decrease as your body tells you to do so.
Hey there! How’s everyone workouts going? Anyone have interest in doing a weekly check-in thread to stay accountable?
My workouts are going pretty well still! Been maintaining my 4-5 days a week of Street Parking CrossFit and 1 day a week of teaching Les Mills GRIT.
Also, today I made a little progress comparison of me at about 20 weeks with my first pregnancy (39 years old - left pic) vs me now with my second at about 20 weeks as well (43 years old - right pic). It made me feel encouraged!
@triwellnessgirl You look fantastic! I’ve been pretty proud of myself from this pregnancy compared to my last. My last pregnancy, I was weighing in around 158 pounds by week 20. This time, I’m practicing yoga almost daily, still teaching 3 days a week, and weighing in about 10 pounds lighter! It’s not so much the weight, but I feel much more in tune with my body this pregnancy. I’ve eaten much healthier, had a TON of water, and I’m keeping my inner peace and super strength going with my Kundalini yoga. I am so grateful to have this practice in my life this pregnancy.
I’ll be honest- as a health nut of sorts, I’m a little sad to be genuinely showing at this week (week 21). I’m a little self-centered with my health and wellness, due to having some nervous system issues (epilepsy for one) that I control through diet, yoga, and meditation. I’m really looking forward to baby arriving so I have all of my fitness freedom back!
Let’s all keep boosting each other up this pregnancy! Go team!!
I'm still working out and I feel well probably 95% of the time. I bike about 60 miles a week and I go to crossfit anywhere from 2-4x a week. I plan to switch to street parking soon, and sign up for access to a park district fitness facility, those 2 added together will be less than half what I currently pay so yay! I weigh more than I wish I did but that was the case prior to pregnancy. But I'm keeping the weight gain stable right now. Oddly enough I think I have more stamina when I exercise these days then I used to.
@cpk3535 Thanks so much! That's kind of you to say. I definitely contribute it to staying consistent with my fitness because my diet is DEFINITELY no bueno, LOL.... I try to eat healthy like I was, but I'm constantly wanting all the junk! Oh well! CONGRATS to you on feeling so great this pregnancy. I agree on wanting to have that fitness freedom back. It's tough to see our bodies changing like they are BUT by doing what we're doing, we'll get back to it in no time. WooHoo!!
@bookworm492 AWESOME! Sounds like you're killing it. And an advanced welcome to you for joining Street Parking. I hope you love it as much as I do!
@triwellnessgirl thanks at first I was concerned about it being right for me since I'm in an apartment with limited equipment, but when I found the park district facility at such a low price I decided to go for it! I can do the workouts either at home if I think they're appropriate given my home equipment or drive the 15 minutes to the gym if I want to use theirs.
I just hit 20 weeks. I’ve taken my OTF classes from 5x/week to 4. When I don’t do an OTF class I run 3-5 miles...it’s getting harder to breathe I usually take 1 rest day. I think the hardest part is motivating myself to go to the gym. I feel great after workouts are complete.
Tonight I did 5x3 front squats at 85#. This sounds ridiculously light but I find front rack position a challenge to my core stability these days (along with any kind of push or jerk). It's astounding to me that someday I'll be able to lift more than that again lol.
Joined my new gym today (i switched jobs 2 weeks ago and my old gym is super inconvenient now), but the REAL triumph was...i got my partner to join with me!!! I’ve been wanting him to get a little more exercise for years now (he’s in great shape for 50 but I still worry). And I can get rides home from the gym now. 😂
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I was pretty fit. We got married last June so I had gotten into a good workout habit last year that thankfully I was able to keep going.
I’m really competitive, even against myself, so I’m having a hard time remembering to go easy and give myself grace. Last week I had no problem doing squat jacks. On Monday I did one and my body was like “NOPE!” So my goal is to stay active at my 2 classes a week and try to work in yoga, but not be disappointed in myself when I’m slower or can’t do as much as I used it. I do yoga at home with an online video membership but I’m really bad at just laying on the couch or eating as soon as I walk in the door.
I’ve actually never tried a health fad, but I’ve been subjected to cooking Keto for my husband. Haha (FWIW it really worked for him, and the food was mostly delicious.)
ps. I’m trying to update my username so it’s not so bot-like. The transition must take a little while
heres a few pics of the setup so far. We have in AirDyne at the far end of that bottom pic!
I have been back on the gym bandwagon! Doing regular cardio (usually elliptical) for 30 min and then a 30-45 min lift session. Has anyone else not really taken down their lifting weight? I am being careful but I feel up to it so I haven't changed it hardly at all. Only thing I really cut out of leg-day was the leg press and only bc I felt like I was squishing the baby lol.
And great job with the workout!!! You go, Girl!! I haven’t decreased my weights at all. The only thing I have modified are my pull-ups. I can’t do the same volume (at all) so I sub for barbell or ring rows.
i think what matters is that you were working out this way prior for quite some time and that you start to decrease as your body tells you to do so.
if anyone else is having sciatic issues, this is from my PT
My workouts are going pretty well still! Been maintaining my 4-5 days a week of Street Parking CrossFit and 1 day a week of teaching Les Mills GRIT.
Also, today I made a little progress comparison of me at about 20 weeks with my first pregnancy (39 years old - left pic) vs me now with my second at about 20 weeks as well (43 years old - right pic). It made me feel encouraged!
I’ll be honest- as a health nut of sorts, I’m a little sad to be genuinely showing at this week (week 21). I’m a little self-centered with my health and wellness, due to having some nervous system issues (epilepsy for one) that I control through diet, yoga, and meditation. I’m really looking forward to baby arriving so I have all of my fitness freedom back!
Let’s all keep boosting each other up this pregnancy! Go team!!
@bookworm492 AWESOME! Sounds like you're killing it. And an advanced welcome to you for joining Street Parking. I hope you love it as much as I do!
Way to go 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽