working out?

[ddegreeff]

Ok, so with my first two, I only walked slowly on the treadmill. With my next pregnancy I worked out and lost that baby at 15 weeks. My next one (3 mths later) I did not do anything. So with this one, I am feeling the itch to continue my routine. I have been doing Pilates for years and have taught also, so I bought a couple pregnant Pilates videos. I did one today. My midwife said no bouncing so there is good plantation. Any of you have the same concerns?

[brooklynbabymama]

Completely unqualified opinion here...

And I'm writing this one last post and then off to do a free yoga class online, btw: yogatoday.com rocks!!

I think your body will tell you exactly how hard to exert. If you're too nauseous in the weeks to come, there's a reason. I was cautioned by my OB, before switching to my midwife, to make sure I didn't elevate my body temperature too high. Same for resting heart rate.

FWIW, I went snowboarding...carefully... at 10 weeks with DD (having been an instructor previously), black trails with moguls at that, and was perfectly fine.

[Auroara Bobcat]

Personally, I plan on doing gentle stretches (yoga) on all areas of my body and very light weight strength and toning on my arms and legs. And of course going for a lot of casual, long walks.

[minimunklemama]

I continued to run (4-5 miles daily) when I found out about my last pregnancy.I lost it a week later! This time I am taking it easy.
I also had another loss after running in 2003.you would have thought that I would have learnt but to be honest I didn't think that it caused it.Now it has happened twice after running I am not doing it again

[thorn]

I walked (briskly) 1.5 miles a day and did prenatal yoga though my last pregnancy. I plan on doing the same through this one.

You are not supposed to get your heart rate up too high, but as long as you can still talk through what you are doing that should be fine.

[mamadelbosque]

I've been taking/teaching Tae Kwon do class for the past year and half and plan on continueing to do so (though I probably won't be sparring anymore, at least for the first few months (and probably going in and instructing as/when I'm really needed too: its basicly volunteer work - students do pay, but just $3 a night which goes to upkeep of the gear and such). My last pregnancy I ran a horse barn for the first couple months, then hiked all around the mountains of NC while teaching environmental & outdoor education... I even rapelled down Rainbow falls at about 2 months pregnant... and got stuck halfway down and my dh had to run allll the way back up and around and rappell down to me, and lift me off the rope and get me back setup... I continued walking and hiking tons untill I got put on bed rest cause' of low AFI... and then gained a TON of weight So... I def plan on continuing to work out/excersize again

[moonygoony]

At clinic we have moms who live on the couch and others who run almost up until they deliver, without probs. I think that it is just one of those moments to use your intuition. If you are really feeling like you need to get up and moving, then that is probably what you need.

My plan this time around is to keep doing my bellydancing workout and yoga. As the weather warms up I plan on going swimming and on gentle hikes as well. Lately exercise has dropped off my radar with how tired I've been during the days, I'll just need to start getting my body moving at night. I really want to try light exercising in the first trimester (usually I stop because I feel crappy). It is the only anti-nausea suggestion in Susun Weed's Wise Woman's Herbal for the Childbearing Years that I haven't tried. Hopefully it will help!

[hellyaellen]

i'm going to do some pregnancy specific stuff, taylor stretching.....birth dance type stuff etc.......i've got a prenatal yoga dvd

i'm not going to do a lot b/c i've never really exercised before

[wanderinggypsy]

I'm walking daily and doing a little yoga a few times a week. With my sons I was active. With DD I had suffered a M/C just prior, and so paranoia kept me inactive, and I gained a lot more weight than I wanted to. She's only 18 months and I JUST lost the weight. In the end, I think if this pregnancy is meant to be it will stick whether I stay active or not. I'm just going to try not to obsess over it too much, stay within the 'moderate' range, and enjoy myself.

I think an ongoing conversation about maintaining fitness levels would be helpful...

[expat-mama]

Up until a few months ago I was running a few miles every other day but I hurt my knee and had to stop. So DH and I usually take longs walks a few times a week and go hiking on the weekends...we've cut down a bit as it has gotten colder, but I'm trying to keep it up at least 3 times a week. I think we'll have to choose less challenging hikes as things progress though. I also ordered Gaiam Shiva Rae's Prenatal Yoga DVD and I'm excited to get into that soon.

[wanderinggypsy]

[QUOTE]]I also ordered Gaiam Shiva Rae's Prenatal Yoga DVD and I'm excited to get into that soon.[/QUOTE

Cool... Gurmukh's prenatal kundalini yoga is really good too.

[labortrials]

Old thread but...

When I was pregnant with DD I did low impact stuff in the 1st tri for the most part. I wasn't as concerned about keeping my HR below 120 or whatever it was they recommended. I jogged until about 7mo. I went backpacking with my DH at 5 or so months pregnant up at 12,000 feet.

I did the elliptical crosstrainer yesterday and am doing some yoga. I'm definitely being more careful because of my previous losses. I'd be going skiing today otherwise. I live in the mountains, so hiking (esp as the weather improves) will be part of the weekly routine.

My SIL worked out pretty hard during her entire pregnancy. She's 3mo PP and looks awesome, that beeatch!

[GhostRose]

I usually go to Curve 3-4x/week, but I've been taking a break since I got pg. I have my 1st OB appt tomorrow, so I'll be asking about ok exercise. I have to be careful because I have breathing problems when I'm pg.

I figure I'll probably still do Curves, just at a less intense level. I want to do something for as long as I can, cuz last time I gained more weight than was good for me.

[Spring Sun]

Is the elliptical okay? That is the only thing I really like to do. I also am a yoga teacher, so I am starting to teach prenatal and mommy and me yoga classes. Mine as well teach them-it motivates me to go more.

[labortrials]

Originally Posted by GhostRose

I have to be careful because I have breathing problems when I'm pg.

When you work out, try to focus your breath energy really low... like where you're carrying your baby. High chest breathing activates the sympathetic nervous system which isn't really good for anyone anyway. If this seems strange to you, lay on your back and observe your breathing. Your tummy probably goes up and down, not your chest. This is the kind of breathing we need to use when we're standing up.

I'm a professional opera singer, so I know a LOT about breath!

Originally Posted by Spring Sun

Is the elliptical okay? That is the only thing I really like to do. I also am a yoga teacher, so I am starting to teach prenatal and mommy and me yoga classes. Mine as well teach them-it motivates me to go more.

I think the elliptical is just fine if you keep your breathing centered (like in yoga) and your HR in check. That's awesome that you'll be teaching yoga during your pregnancy. I'll hope to start in on prenatal yoga classes here in a couple of weeks (once I'm more sure of the pregnancy).

Ok, off to do some yoga. I'm pooped, so I don't think I'll do the crosstrainer today. Maybe I'll get a chance to walk outside. DH & DD are up at Winterpark skiing today. I'm so jealous. It's my DD's first ski lesson. Sniff sniff.

[SUOMI-SOFIA]

I think that exercise is recommended ASAP. I've thought the light bouncing thing was a myth...During my last pregnancy, I worked out at the gym about 1 hour 3-5 days/week & then walked about 1 mile every day. I wouldn't change a thing...my midwife & nurses commented on how strong I was during my 26 hour unmedicated labor/delivery. She said that I wouldn't have endured it if I wasn't so strong...I gained 20 pounds during pregnancy & still had ab strength hours after birth...I lost all the weight & was back to the gym after 10 days post...had full ab strength back in about 60 days...I'm 6 weeks & haven't stopped my 4-5 day workout schedule...I've simply made sure not to raise my heartrate above not being able to speak clearly...I'm starting to be a little more careful with my stretching, etc. from the hormones/ligaments/tendons...other than that - I really think that working out makes a pregnancy that much better & less depressing when it's all over. I consider the next 9 months as training for the 2nd biggest marathon of my life...every muscle will be used! But you should listen to your MW if she recommends waiting...

[SUOMI-SOFIA]

Elliptical Trainer is a goddess when pregnant - low/no impact & a good cardio workout! & water aerobics & prenatal yoga!!!!

[Onemagicmummy]

i dont work out regularly but i do join in with the kids dance class on a saturday for 30 mins, if i dont, DS2 wont so i will be carrying on as long as i can, thought i will not be bounching so much and will take a break if i need to.

i am also starting beginners Ballet at the same school, the teacher assured me it is gentle and involves no leaping around, just balance and poise, will help with posture. i will double check with my MW before to make sure she thinks its safe too.

i think that if you have been doing soemthing before pregnancy doing it during should not be a problem unless its high impact.

Kiz

[RTT]

I typically work out 5-6 days a week and plan to keep that up as much as possible. I swim, strength train, run, and do a yoga/pilates class. I've been battling morning sickness lately so haven't run much- but have been using the elliptical instead which has felt fine. I'm planning to keep up swimming, some yoga, and the elliptical all the way through. I m/c my first pregnancy after pretty much being inactive b/c I was nervous about miscarrying. With Nadia I just kept up my usual activities and had a very healthy pregnancy and a strong, healthy baby.