Excercise

knottie55688654ce76ed9c · June 2022

I want to know what everyone has been doing for exercise in their pregnancies! So far, I haven't done anything more than walking. I need to get better at maintaining a regular exercise schedule.

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

@knottie55688654ce76ed9c

It would be awesome to have a Weekly Exercise Check In. Do you mind changing the name of your new discussion to: Weekly Exercise Check In (6/16)?

I'd encourage you to please check out the directions to update your Username (so we'll know who you are)

.

To answer your question, I am continuing my exercise as normal (per doctor's okay). I weight train 4 days per week and spin at least 2 days per week. I will say, the spin bike seat hits a littler differently right now....I think it is the progesterone, but YIKES!

Paturkey · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 I agree about the weekly check-in and also about the cycling. Yikes!

I live in a city and have no car so take my older kids to school in a cargo bike. That's 20 miles of cycling a week with them in the basket for 10 of those miles (therefore making it much heavier lol). I have noticed significant discomfort on the ride - I feel like I need to get some crotch-padded bike shorts

My other exercise is tennis once a week which I will stop soon just because of summer and then I go for one token run a month. I ran with my previous pregnancies so I'll see how long I can keep that up since I had to stop pretty early with my second pregnancy as a result of pelvic floor weakness.

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

@Paturkey ack!! What is up with the crotch pain?! I do NOT remember this at the beginning last time. I defs had lightening crotch at the end of my last pregnancy, but don't recall anything like this (so early) last time.

Paturkey · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 100% agreed. What is up with this? Though to be fair I didn't cycle in my previous pregnancies. In fact, I had a random 'lightning crotch' feeling when I was about 7-8 dpo this time which is why I was suspicious I was pregnant.

cpk3535 · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 and @Paturkey Yes!! Let’s keep a wellness and fitness check-in going. My go to last pregnancy was my Kundalini yoga and lots of walking. Probably going to be mostly walking and some yoga this time, as much as my toddler will allow, lol! My last group on Bump for fitness was really helpful and inspirational, so let’s keep posting!

Also, @Paturkey, I used to work in the cycling industry- definitely grab some shorts and maybe a new seat! My guess is your saddle is a generic mens saddle that probably came with the bike? There are so many different shapes and types of saddles out there that would feel a lot better. Serfas was a good saddle brand we used to sell for comfort bikes, just as a reference!

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

@cpk3535 off to google Kundalini yoga!

cpk3535 · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 Look up Kia Miller- she’s my fave!! She has classes on Glo.com, too!

Paturkey · June 2022

@cpk3535 Such a great tip, thanks! Yes, it's definitely a generic seat and worth trying some different ones.

runningyogimama · June 2022

I’m also up for a weekly fitness check in! Each of my pregnancies have been very different in how long my body puts up with cardio at all, and what I’m able to continue to do due at all to extreme fatigue (though being on thyroid meds and metformin this time, I’m hoping to feel slightly more human!), but I’ll keep doing what I can for as long as I can! My normal routine is 3-ish days per week of some combo of running and spinning (I’m a huge Peloton fan!), lifting 3-ish days, yoga most days, and rest days as my body tells me to. I also just had Covid last month, which kicked my butt endurance-wise, so I’m still working my way back to normal from that.

cpk3535 · June 2022

@runningyogimama This is pretty similar to my situation! My first pregnancy, I was more cardio the entire time (gym, running, swimming) and the second pregnancy, I was yoga all the time. In the end, not sure if one was better or worse than the other, and I’m not sure what I get to do this time. So far, I’m planning to keep walking/hiking, doing yoga (maybe a little lighter than last time) and hopefully meditating/breathwork daily!

runningyogimama · June 2022

@cpk3535 Before kids, I was a crazy runner and ran 6-7 days per week, ha, with minimal yoga and strength thrown in, and I was SO sick and SO exhausted my first pregnancy, I maybe went for 5 very uncomfortable run/walks my entire pregnancy - it was QUITE humbling! I always pictured myself as one of those people running at 40 weeks, but my body has never let that be the case. My second was a blur since I had my first 2 only 13 months apart, but it was more going for lots of walks pushing a toddler in a stroller around our hilly neighborhood at the time, and carrying around a toddler, lol. My third, I did light lifting and yoga throughout my pregnancy (but also was no longer working retail by then, which I’m sure made a difference since I wasn’t on my feet and active 40+ hours per week just with work) - and I’m pretty sure it’s why I was successfully able to labor on my hands and knees for literally hours as any other position caused baby’s HR to drop. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to be able to keep up my normal-ish routine so far this time!

cpk3535 · June 2022

@runningyogimama Funny you mentioned retail- this is my first pregnancy away from retail (bicycle industry), so it’s going to be a little different, lol! I’m tall and fairly slim, so last time, I don’t think people knew I was pregnant for a long time and still asked me to hoist bikes and stuff for them. It’s okay for part of the time, but got a bit crazy at the end!

St0v3s · June 2022

I need to talk to my doctor because I pole dance for exercise but I’m sure I will keep doing the regular cardio

runningyogimama · June 2022

@cpk3535 Bike industry sounds awesome!! I’m the opposite - I’m barely 5’ tall, so I show SUPER early in pregnancy, ha! I was a manager at Old Navy with my first two, which was lots of up and down ladders, changing mannequins for floor sets (and those things are HEAVY), and doing floor set stuff, so lots of building and breaking down of walls by adjusting shelving, etc - plus being a manager and walking the floor 9 hours per day (and often closing and being back to open only hours later). I actually eventually got a doctor’s note saying I couldn’t work more than 8 hours per day, having so many hours off between shifts, and no more than 5 days in a row (which my manager wasn’t happy about during holiday time)…man, I do NOT miss so much of retail! Even going back after my second was born, after a couple of years, I felt like my body was just done working such a physical job.

bunner33 · June 2022

I struggled with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia years ago and I could tell almost right away when I was feeling bloated I was focusing on my body shape and not on what it was doing for me. I’m glad I went to treatment so many years ago because I will use the tools for the rest of my life. This is just a new chapter I get to use them through. BUT I have been in the fitness world for years and years and currently oversee a handful of Orangetheory fitness studios and am so in love with the workouts being pregnant. You wear a heart rate monitor so you know when you should maybe back off or have the room to push a little harder. I’m also mixing it up with yoga once a week and a 3 mile walking loop that I do a few times a week. I’m just trying to find ways to keep my body moving and showing it the appreciation it deserves.

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

I missed my first workout this morning because of nausea. Such a bummer!

cpk3535 · June 2022

I got it my first full yoga routine and meditation last night since finding out we were pregnant. It was fairly gentle but contained some squats and arm exercises. #personalvictory 😂

kndann02262023 · June 2022

What are everyone's feelings about how much is okay to exercise? I do tabata workouts with a trainer, and my doc said maybe that would be too strenuous 🧐 but said otherwise I can just listen to my body. For a first timer, I am now very confused

emeraldisle17 · June 2022

@kndann02262023 my OB has always communicated that it's important to stay active and you can keep up your current regime, but above all else to listen to your body. If you usually do tabata or any certain kind of exercise it's OK to continue, but you should adjust the intensity depending on how you feel (which will change based on how far along you are and day to day!) 'Listening to your body' is probably easier said than done, so obviously any specific questions you should direct to your doc.

With my first pregnancy i continued to take my group workout classes daily, but once I got to a certain # of weeks I chose to skip the ab exercises for example, and that was pretty early on...but just due to my own comfort level. And then once I was visibly pregnant, often times the instructors would offer modifications for me or would come over to correct certain stances/positions. With my second pregnancy I honestly felt so exhausted and ill that I didn't get much exercise at all in the beginning, and then picked up peloton classes in my second tri. This third time around I've been feeling much better and still get in my peloton bike and barre classes. I don't do any group classes anymore but that's more since I've had kids at home and, no time

runningyogimama · June 2022

@kndann02262023 this is my fourth pregnancy, and I can’t imagine ever doing tabata during pregnancy - all super intense with no breaks! Unless you truly are listening to your body - which is what working out while pregnant is all about. It’s an incredibly humbling experience. Like @emeraldisle17 my body has tolerated different levels of exercise with each pregnancy, and I’ve just had to listen to my body and go with it.

If your trainer isn’t familiar with working with people during pregnancy, could you find one who is familiar with pregnancy/postpartum?

kls33145 · June 2022

I bike and do strength training. Since finding out I was pregnant (this past Saturday) I’ve attempted two short bike rides.
holy crap, they were so much harder!
It’s so discouraging but I’m going to try hard to not feel defeated and listen to my body!

cpk3535 · June 2022

@kls33145 Isn’t it amazing to see how much our bodies are giving to this tiny, not really formed yet little thing inside of us? It’s particularly noticeable when you come from being super active and really in tune with your body!

TInman87 · June 2022

I'm sitting here in shock reading all your posts and also full of envy! My first pregnancy I didn't move, at all. I am not an active person. Excercise has never been on my priority list. However this time I am only 10 pounds less than I was when I gave birth the first time around, making me 30 pounds heavier than when I first got pregnant last time, so basically I don't have a choice, I need to move this body! So for someone that is not used to a workout routine, what would you ladies recommend? Simple yoga sounds nice, I know I'm not supposed to dive into a hard core workout routine if it's not my norm, but I also know I need to get moving!

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

I've essentially taken off this entire week. Between morning nausea (which is when I typically workout) and the twins being home from school this week, I just haven't been able to make it work. It is really frustrating because my workouts are akin to therapy most of the time. I'm hoping to get a weight training session in this afternoon while the boys nap.

I just weighed myself this morning and my weight hasn't moved up or down. But all my clothes seem so tight. I guess it is just bloating? So weird.

TInman87 · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 The bloating is real here too. I haven't gained either but feel 6 months pregnant at this point, obviously bloating but still!

emeraldisle17 · June 2022

@TInman87 walking is honestly great!! Getting those steps in burns calories, is cardio, and moves all the muscles. If you have access to the equipment, the stationary bike like a peloton is also great because you can go at your own intensity pending how you feel. I was always a runner pre-kids, but then got a peloton over my first maternity leave and have really come to love it, since I can be home during nap times and get a quick workout in that I otherwise wouldn't be able to leave the house for a run with the kids.

I'm thankfully that I've been feeling well enough at 7w4d to still get my quick peloton rides in, but the shortness of breath is REAL

TInman87 · June 2022

@emeraldisle17 thank you!

runningyogimama · June 2022

@TInman87 I actually had a half a response I got interrupted typing earlier, and I was saying the same - walking is actually an awesome and underrated form of exercise! You could also add some prenatal specific yoga or other low impact exercises, just since you don’t want to add too much if you’re not familiar with the exercises already and what to modify.

@emeraldisle17 Also a pre-kids-runner-turned-Peloton-fan! I never even used to like spinning, lol! I truly love everything about their app and every kind of workout on there.

St0v3s · June 2022

I talked to my doctor and she told me I can keep pole dancing for now. But we will have to play it by ear going forward and to minimize learning new tricks without a spotter 🥰🥰

runningyogimama · June 2022

For anyone else who does spinning/cycling - are you finding it uncomfortable to bend forward already? And my handlebars are already all the way up, since I’m so short, so I can’t raise those to keep me anymore upright. I guess I might need to get a handlebar extender thing for pregnancy?

seeds_of_joy · June 2022

Does anyone know of any equipment- free simple pregnancy workout apps? I normally do a really short morning workout just to keep toned but a lot of it includes abs and I don't think that's necessary anymore. I just want to keep my butt and thighs in shape through pregnancy. I love walking in the summer but live in Wisconsin and once the cold and icy months hit, I'm done walking. So that's 2-3 months of no walking and I'm unable to go to the gym because I have 5 kids all the time (homeschool mom).

runningyogimama · June 2022

@seeds_of_joy I was a big fan of Bikini Body Mommy before I started using the Peloton app! Her workouts are free on YouTube. But I also super love the peloton app.

cpk3535 · June 2022

@seeds_of_joy I think I mentioned this before, but I have Glo- it does yoga, mat Pilates, etc. Lots of pregnancy specific workouts! It has a subscription fee, but if you message me, I can send you a link to a free test class 😊

NCarp28 · June 2022

I have been running. I do a mile 3-5 days a week. I did it with my last pregnancy and that baby practically shot out of me. It's rough keeping it up though, especially when round ligament pain becomes a problem. I have a special band for running to keep things in place.

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

@runningyogimama yes to the bending forward, but I've been blaming my progesterone bloat and hoping it will get better.

I did my first weight training workout with my trainer this morning, since morning sickness started last week. We took it very easy because of my lower back pain, but I still had to cut it 10 minutes short because of nausea. This is getting really annoying.

kattiepr · June 2022

I was never stable with my exercising. I always change my programs, every month actually. However, while pregnant I liked yoga so much. This is a perfect practice for a pregnant woman.

runningyogimama · June 2022

@LaceyBee522 I finally messed with my seat positioning on my bike enough this weekend that it’s a bit more comfortable, and I’m hoping still ergonomic on my knees, since I didn’t have any soreness after. I’ve definitely wondered, when a wave of nausea hits, if I could unclip in time to puke….

LaceyBee522 · June 2022

@runningyogimama omg, I hadn’t even considered that nightmare!! 🙃🤣

cpk3535 · June 2022

@runningyogimama lol, that could be terrible!! Although my time at the bike shop showed that people (men and women) did some horrible things voluntarily while riding their bikes that we were forced to clean off during tuneups… on that note, did you know that crystallized urine isn’t good for your bike’s drivetrain? Sooo gross 🤮😂

runningyogimama · June 2022

@cpk3535 omg, eww!!! 🤢

Want a personalized experience?

Excercise

Re: Excercise

Choose Another Board

Search Boards