Exercise accountability? - Page 3

[bellyb]

I don't have a definite answer on max hr yet but I am hoping to find some concrete answers soon. I have been staying in the 75% range with an occasional jump to 80 but when I notice I usually bring it back down. ACOG used to say nothing over 140 which is absolute garbage so don't let anyone tell you that. I think keeping it moderate 70-75% is doable through the entire pregnancy as long as you are comfortable and you were exercising like this prior to being preg. Keep moving!

[BennyPai]

: I'm so glad to see this thread! I've been inactive over the past year, and I need to shape up for my homebirth! My "morning" sickness is kicking in. I am hoping the remedy from Mommy's Bliss will kick it back, though. When I'm not sick, I'm typically ravenous during pregnancy and definitely need to balance all that eating with plenty of exercise. :

Here is my plan:
Daily: Brisk Walk with our new puppy 3 times, approx. 1 mile

Sun: Eliptical 20 min.
Mon: Prenatal Pilates & Yoga video, Squats w/ ball & 5lb weights
Tues: Eliptical 35 min.
Wed: Prenatal Pilates & Yoga video, Squats w/ ball & 5lb weights
Thurs: Eliptical 35 min.
Fri: Prenatal Pilates & Yoga video, Squats w/ball & 5lb weights
Sat: Eliptical 35 min.

I'll check in at the end of the week and report my actual activity!

[geekgolightly]

Originally Posted by bellyb

I don't have a definite answer on max hr yet but I am hoping to find some concrete answers soon. I have been staying in the 75% range with an occasional jump to 80 but when I notice I usually bring it back down. ACOG used to say nothing over 140 which is absolute garbage so don't let anyone tell you that. I think keeping it moderate 70-75% is doable through the entire pregnancy as long as you are comfortable and you were exercising like this prior to being preg. Keep moving!

hi bellyb,

I bought a copy of Exercising Your Way Through Pregnancy
which is supposed to be a great resource, but it hasn't arrived yet. Buying used on amazon means I have to wait, but when I get it, I can share with you what it says, if you like. He's been researching exercise and pregnancy for decades now.

Sat- rest (worked a shift)
Sun- rest (worked a shift)

My new job is constant movement and standing on my feet which I like. My previous job was on a regular hospital floor, and I spent quite a bit of time on my butt with nothing to do. The ICU keeps me busy, so even when working I will be getting good low intensity exercise.

[michanders4]

I can join this thread again, phew! I've been trying to exercise and haven't found the time/energy but this week - im back! Is there anything I have to do?? I am going to report what I did this week so far:

Tuesday - 30 mins elyptical
Wed. - 30 mins elyptical

[geekgolightly]

i did monday 30 minutes and wednesday 30 minutes. interval training.

i'm ill right now. YAY for flu symptoms and nothing to take for it. wahhhhh

[MelW]

Originally Posted by bellyb

I don't have a definite answer on max hr yet but I am hoping to find some concrete answers soon. I have been staying in the 75% range with an occasional jump to 80 but when I notice I usually bring it back down. ACOG used to say nothing over 140 which is absolute garbage so don't let anyone tell you that. I think keeping it moderate 70-75% is doable through the entire pregnancy as long as you are comfortable and you were exercising like this prior to being preg. Keep moving!

Many recommendations on exercise in pregnancy don't suggest using heart rate values, but using "rate of perceived exertion" to keep exercise "moderate". Or using the "talk test"- meaning exercising at a level that you can talk at the same time.

As for my exercise, I've been slacking a bit this past week. Still fit in a couple of runs, though. I'm doing a 14K run next Sunday! Then I'll taper down to shorter runs for a while, I think.

Do any other runners feel like their breasts are pretty uncomfortable when they're running now? Mine are getting tender.