WHo goes to the gym and what do you do there...

I want to start going back..bec I have had many back problems pre-pregnancy (herniated and bulging discs) and they were pretty bad in the beginning when I found out I was pregnant...but I have had a nice stretch (knock on wood) of it not being too bad...

The gym and PT was the best before I was pregnant and now I want to keep it up during pregnancy!

I will do the elliptical...but wondering what else I will do..

I usually concentrated on core/tummy stuff before...but I don't know which of those I can do now

..I know I will ask my doctor..but just wanted to see what you ladies do!


ETA: I am in the end of my 2nd trimester!

Message edited 10/3/2011 10:13:12 AM.

Re: WHo goes to the gym and what do you do there...

Definitely ask your PT and dr what you can do now that you are pregnant.

I had to take a break from going to the gym in my first trimester due to slight bleeding. now I am easing myself back in...

Cardio: light elliptical (no resistance) and walking on the treadmill (no incline) for about 30 minutes.

Abs--planks

Muscle--light weights

I also do a full body stretch before and after my workouts.

HTH!

Re: WHo goes to the gym and what do you do there...

I have gone to the gym during both my pregnancies.

With my first DD, it was a lot easier to go often so I went 3-4 times per week. Two days of cardio (elliptical, treadmill) and two days of weights. I kept with it until about 38 weeks.

With this pregnancy, I try to get to the gym 3 times per week. Two days of cardio and then I take a weekly class that incorporates weights and cardio. I'm 30 weeks now and hoping to keep going up to 38 weeks again.

I also have had bad back problems in the past and actually had surgery about 6 years ago for a herniated disc so I am very careful when I work out. But I also strongly believe that working out has kept my back and abs strong which has prevented future injury.

Good luck!

Re: WHo goes to the gym and what do you do there...

thanks ladies

anyone else have a routine they are willing to share?

Re: WHo goes to the gym and what do you do there...

I go about 4 days a week. I alternate running & elliptical and work in some light strength training 1 - 2 times per week (usually just Biceps and Triceps).

Doc says I only have about 1 month left of running and then I'll have to scale it back to walking. I'll probably switch to the stair machine at that point.

I'm 21 weeks.