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clotheshorse
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staying in shape during pregnancy
Is a half hour to an hour of bike riding outdoors good for us ? I'm use to going to the gym & weight training but wanted to tone down intensity. Lately I have been, swimming, walking, & biking. Are all these ok for pregnancy?
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Posted 8/20/13 6:57 PM  |
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YOLO13
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staying in shape during pregnancy
Sounds good to me. Bike riding may eventually be uncomfortable but is say that all of those sound great. I did the same and was a good decision for me.
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| Posted 8/20/13 8:15 PM |
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xosweetiexo
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
Yea absolutely! As long as you were doing these things before you got pregnant, then you'll be fine. I worked out during my whole pregnancy- ran on the treadmill, elliptical, and lifted some weights. I didn't go as hard as I used to, but I def didnt stop until I go to about 6-7 months. At 7 months, I continued to walk just to stay in shape. I gained about 50 pounds, but Im all belly. I def think working out helped keep whatever figure I have left  lol
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| Posted 8/20/13 8:27 PM |
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phoenix913
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
I would just ask your OB about bike riding outdoors. I vaguely remember mine saying, during my first pregnancy, that it was a no-no due to the falling risk. But of course every OB has their own opinion about everything!
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| Posted 8/20/13 8:30 PM |
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clotheshorse
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
Posted by phoenix913
I would just ask your OB about bike riding outdoors. I vaguely remember mine saying, during my first pregnancy, that it was a no-no due to the falling risk. But of course every OB has their own opinion about everything!
Hmmm my ob didn't mention a falling risk. I wouldn't ride outdoors later in the pregnancy though so I understand.
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| Posted 8/20/13 8:51 PM |
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Maestra821
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staying in shape during pregnancy
my ob said not to ride bikes outdoors for the same reason but a stationary bike is ok.
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| Posted 8/21/13 7:43 PM |
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rsquared
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
I ride my bike outdoors! I just heard to watch it when you get bigger because your center of gravity can be off. But I would be careful on the streets around LI, people are maniacs.
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| Posted 8/21/13 9:30 PM |
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clotheshorse
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
Posted by rsquared
I ride my bike outdoors! I just heard to watch it when you get bigger because your center of gravity can be off. But I would be careful on the streets around LI, people are maniacs.
I hear you. I'm only bike riding outdoors now because we still are in the season for it & I'm still early enough. I wouldn't ride later in pregnancy for the falling potential.
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| Posted 8/22/13 8:12 AM |
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rsquared
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
Posted by clotheshorse
Posted by rsquared
I ride my bike outdoors! I just heard to watch it when you get bigger because your center of gravity can be off. But I would be careful on the streets around LI, people are maniacs.
I hear you. I'm only bike riding outdoors now because we still are in the season for it & I'm still early enough. I wouldn't ride later in pregnancy for the falling potential.
I am 13 weeks and feel fine riding. I guess when we get really big is when it gets harder. But for now, its perfect exercise and the weather is perfect in late summer/early fall for some nice bike rides! :D Enjoy them!
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| Posted 8/22/13 8:40 AM |
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clotheshorse
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
Posted by rsquared
Posted by clotheshorse
Posted by rsquared
I ride my bike outdoors! I just heard to watch it when you get bigger because your center of gravity can be off. But I would be careful on the streets around LI, people are maniacs.
I hear you. I'm only bike riding outdoors now because we still are in the season for it & I'm still early enough. I wouldn't ride later in pregnancy for the falling potential.
I am 13 weeks and feel fine riding. I guess when we get really big is when it gets harder. But for now, its perfect exercise and the weather is perfect in late summer/early fall for some nice bike rides! :D Enjoy them!
Exactly. I never asked about jump roping though or anything faster paced.
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| Posted 8/22/13 9:08 AM |
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TyReseGreen
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Re: staying in shape during pregnancy
In your first trimester it's ok but as you move into your second and third your equilibrium is off and it's not a good idea.
I know you love working out so you may want to consider taking a prenatal work out classes. Safe exercises that won't wear you out.
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| Posted 8/22/13 9:11 AM |
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