Are you working out?

[Delgadomom4]

I worked out before getting pregnant and was determined to workout during this pregnancy! FAIL!!! LOL Partially because we did a major move from MI to NM. Since moving here we have not joined a gym and it is just difficult to workout at home with 3 kids at running a muck. Is anyone keeping up with working out? Do you have any favorite moves or dvd suggestions?  I found this video on youtube and it seems like a pretty good at home workout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBRK_sUhUz4

[CoBabyMaker]

I fully intended to make this my healthiest pregnancy yet and really keep on top of exercise.  FAIL here too.  Severe morning sickness (I think it would actually be considered HG) knocked me off track and i have really struggled to start up again with consistency.  I would love to be able to take walks but it's so cold and there has been a lot of ice so that is a safety concern.  I just have to make myself do videos!

[CrunchyMama19]

I run regularly and was training for an ultramarathon when I got pregnant. But due to fatigue and morning sickness my mileage has dropped dramatically and between 8-9 weeks I did nothing I felt so tired. I am trying to get back to running a few miles at least 4 days a week.

[BeeBliss]

I used to go to the gym 3-4 times a week.  I haven't gone in two months because of the morning sickness.  Now I've gained 5 pounds in just a few short weeks!   Its important I try to keep my weight down because I am going to VBAC a second time and my last baby was 10lbs 4 oz!  I'm hoping to return to the gym in a few weeks when the morning sickness tapers off.

[1babysmom]

I set myself a minutes goal every month.  I didn't work out much at all early on because I was so hesitant with my history, and then I only have a short period between then and when I start getting really painful SPD and SI joint pain, so I am pretty limited in what I can do.  SO minutes work well for me.  I get a lot of time in on the elliptical (I just have a cheap one at home) and floor work with free weights.  I try to get in at least 15 minutes a day (though my goal is 500 minutes/month), which isn't a ton to some athletes on here, but like I said...I have to be REALLY careful or I'll spend the rest of my pregnancy crying out in pain!!

That said I do really enjoy a couple DVD's.  The one I like the most, it's VERY light but still leaves me feeling good at the end, is the 10 minute prenatal pilates (a "Crunch" video I think). I have Erin O'Briens video too but her's was a little too much impact for me and left me hurting.

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by CrunchyMama19 

I run regularly and was training for an ultramarathon when I got pregnant. But due to fatigue and morning sickness my mileage has dropped dramatically and between 8-9 weeks I did nothing I felt so tired. I am trying to get back to running a few miles at least 4 days a week.

though I have not trained for an ultra marathon, (i can't even imagine wow!) I did run before getting pregnant quite a bit. When we moved to NM I went to go run 3 miles with my husband (which is about how far I usually ran) and after 1 mile I thought my lungs were going to cease up on me. The sun was so bright and the elevation is so high here that it's like I have to retrain my lungs to breathe.  I couldn't believe it. 

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by CoBabyMaker 

I fully intended to make this my healthiest pregnancy yet and really keep on top of exercise.  FAIL here too.  Severe morning sickness (I think it would actually be considered HG) knocked me off track and i have really struggled to start up again with consistency.  I would love to be able to take walks but it's so cold and there has been a lot of ice so that is a safety concern.  I just have to make myself do videos!

It's hard for me to workout at home. I can't stand stopping because the kids want something or need something (horrible right) well yah. So doing the videos are  a challenge. 

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by 1babysmom 

I set myself a minutes goal every month.  I didn't work out much at all early on because I was so hesitant with my history, and then I only have a short period between then and when I start getting really painful SPD and SI joint pain, so I am pretty limited in what I can do.  SO minutes work well for me.  I get a lot of time in on the elliptical (I just have a cheap one at home) and floor work with free weights.  I try to get in at least 15 minutes a day (though my goal is 500 minutes/month), which isn't a ton to some athletes on here, but like I said...I have to be REALLY careful or I'll spend the rest of my pregnancy crying out in pain!!

That said I do really enjoy a couple DVD's.  The one I like the most, it's VERY light but still leaves me feeling good at the end, is the 10 minute prenatal pilates (a "Crunch" video I think). I have Erin O'Briens video too but her's was a little too much impact for me and left me hurting.

You know what, you are doing more than most women. Even non pregnant ones, so be proud of yourself. You are doing what is safe for you and your baby and honestly Even if its 15 min or 10 mins If you dedicate yourself to that time and give it everything that is what counts.  Good for you. :)

[amanda bee]

my goal is to tread 30 mins a day (i am currently living in the arctic) and do nightly yoga.

morning sickness has not kicked in yet so treading in the am is doable,

unfortunately i cannot get motivated to do the evening yoga (i am too exhausted)

but know it will make me feel soooo much better if i do...

does anyone have any good prenatal yoga video recommendations?

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by amanda bee 

my goal is to tread 30 mins a day (i am currently living in the arctic) and do nightly yoga.

morning sickness has not kicked in yet so treading in the am is doable,

unfortunately i cannot get motivated to do the evening yoga (i am too exhausted)

but know it will make me feel soooo much better if i do...

does anyone have any good prenatal yoga video recommendations?

Check this one out. I don't know if you like more of a power yoga or vinyasa style. http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Pregnancy-Pregnancy-Pre-Post-Natal/dp/B000R9YLIQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211561279&sr=1-1

[aim4balance]

I was exercising regularly before pg--entering races, playing sports once/week, running, doing Insanity, that sort of thing.  Not every day but 4 days/week.  Then the first trimester hit me AND I got the flu-like virus that was going around and I didn't workout for a few weeks!  I felt so crappy and have gained 7 lbs in the first 2.5 months which is a lot for me.  So 3 wks ago I started out slow--walking for an hour, which I then increased in intensity, then switched to a jog/walk (walk hills, jog straightaways and downhills), and on Saturday I finally ran 4.5 miles only stopping to walk once.  My pace is slow at 10 or 11 min miles compared to what I can normally run, but I am so happy to be working out again!  I even have been doing a VERY modified Insanity workout.  Truthfully I was a tad nervous to restart a workout routine, but I feel so much more mentally and physically healthy I know it was worth it.  I think the key for me though was easing very slowly back in to it, and honestly I was in really good shape right up until week 6 of pregnancy.  Good luck to everyone I know how hard it is to fit exercise in, I have 3 other kids too, but I'm really so glad I've managed it!  You can do it too!  :)

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by aim4balance 

I was exercising regularly before pg--entering races, playing sports once/week, running, doing Insanity, that sort of thing.  Not every day but 4 days/week.  Then the first trimester hit me AND I got the flu-like virus that was going around and I didn't workout for a few weeks!  I felt so crappy and have gained 7 lbs in the first 2.5 months which is a lot for me.  So 3 wks ago I started out slow--walking for an hour, which I then increased in intensity, then switched to a jog/walk (walk hills, jog straightaways and downhills), and on Saturday I finally ran 4.5 miles only stopping to walk once.  My pace is slow at 10 or 11 min miles compared to what I can normally run, but I am so happy to be working out again!  I even have been doing a VERY modified Insanity workout.  Truthfully I was a tad nervous to restart a workout routine, but I feel so much more mentally and physically healthy I know it was worth it.  I think the key for me though was easing very slowly back in to it, and honestly I was in really good shape right up until week 6 of pregnancy.  Good luck to everyone I know how hard it is to fit exercise in, I have 3 other kids too, but I'm really so glad I've managed it!  You can do it too!  :)

so encouraging.  I agree starting out slow and increasing the intensity is the way to go.  I have been trying to concentrate more on toning my core and my lower back. Since I'm not running right now, i've been doing squats,kettle bell swings and sumo squat jumps. Congrats on running 4.5 miles that's fantastic. It's amazing how quickly one can get out of shape in just a few weeks. 

[amanda bee]

Originally Posted by Delgadomom4 

Check this one out. I don't know if you like more of a power yoga or vinyasa style. http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Pregnancy-Pregnancy-Pre-Post-Natal/dp/B000R9YLIQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1211561279&sr=1-1

thank you! this is awesome. i am definitely more hatha style but will check it out!

[LilyTiger]

I'm not pregnant now (DD is 5 months old), but I did Crossfit up until my due date (with lots of modifications, obviously).  The weight lifting really helped (at least I think it did) with labor and recovery.  I was back and ready to workout in about 2 weeks (though I waited until 6 weeks to actually go back just to be safe) and I was down to my pre-pregnancy weight within two weeks of giving birth.  Crossfitmom.com has some great tips on modifying weightlifting moves for preggos and http://www.sistasofstrength.com/category/pregnancy is a great blog that I found super inspirational during my own pregnancy (especially during the awful first trimester).  Working out was such a great motivator for me and helped me make it through the last few weeks without feeling awful.

[Delgadomom4]

Originally Posted by LilyTiger 

I'm not pregnant now (DD is 5 months old), but I did Crossfit up until my due date (with lots of modifications, obviously).  The weight lifting really helped (at least I think it did) with labor and recovery.  I was back and ready to workout in about 2 weeks (though I waited until 6 weeks to actually go back just to be safe) and I was down to my pre-pregnancy weight within two weeks of giving birth.  Crossfitmom.com has some great tips on modifying weightlifting moves for preggos and http://www.sistasofstrength.com/category/pregnancy is a great blog that I found super inspirational during my own pregnancy (especially during the awful first trimester).  Working out was such a great motivator for me and helped me make it through the last few weeks without feeling awful.

That is awesome!!! My cousin own's her own crossfit gym in Philly. I wish I lived close to her so I could go. I'll check out that site for sure.

[deborahbgkelly]

Not every day, but when I'm up for it I have been doing yoga or taking walks. I ordered a maternity swimsuit so I can do some swimming.

[deborahbgkelly]

Not every day, but when I'm up for it I have been doing yoga or taking walks. I ordered a maternity swimsuit so I can do some swimming.

[GISDiva]

I definitely need to get back on the wagon, thanks for posting those links.  A lot of the things I like to do are outdoors, but in the winter time I get super couch potato-ey and just want to ball up in a blanket for four months.

We're starting a fitness challenge at work, I think I'm going to sign up in the hopes that it will keep me accountable.

[deborahbgkelly]

I use a prenatal yoga DVD and have a prenatal Pilates DVD I haven't used yet. GISDiva- If you do the fitness challenge, make sure that you have someone to help you adjust the exercises for pregnancy.

[Mama Ana]

I am hoping to stick with some Prenatal Yoga during these winter months. I the spring, summer, and fall I want to walk and swim.