Do you still work out while pregnant?

I'm obviously very recently pregnant but i would still love to continue going to the gym.

What does everyone do that we can still be allowed?

Thanks

Re: Do you still work out while pregnant?

I do a lot of walking....walking from the couch to the fridge

But seriously check with your doctor, but I belive you should keep your heart rate below 140, and no ab work.

Re: Do you still work out while pregnant?

I was told if you worked out before pregnancy then you can continue to work out while pregnant. Just be careful and know your limits, just dont push it too hard and dont lift really heavy weights.

Message edited 8/14/2008 4:04:36 PM.

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I just did yoga today.

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I do a lot of walking while in the city at work. And i do a lot of running after DC at home. Which is probably why i haven't gained that much weight.

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Posted by neener1211


I belive you should keep your heart rate below 140, and no ab work.

Re: Do you still work out while pregnant?

I am someone who works out 6 days a week, 2 of those days with a trainer.

I am 5 weeks pregnant.
I asked my doctor and she said to continue to exercise, just take it down a notch.
Nothing overly strenuous, and not to let my heart rate get up too high.
I did cancel my trainer since I found out I'm pregnant, but that is only because I am not ready to tell anyone yet!
I have been doing cardio (watching my heart rate), and some light weights. I stopped doing abs.

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Up until 16 weeks I continued to work out, but modified my routine. I always used a heart rate monitor to keep my heart rate below 140-145; stopped doing abs; reduced my weights; and just generally listened to my body. 1-2 days a week I worked out with a trainer. I told her I was pregnant and she made sure to research what exercises were good/bad for me.

At 16 weeks, I stopped working out because of placenta previa. My doctor didn't tell me I had to stop at the point, but I was really nervous to do anything. At 20 weeks, my doc said exercise is off limits because of the previa.

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i am trying to

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I am doing my best to work out a bit- walking, biking. I have stopped all ab work outs. I will continue my arm work outs!

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I am a workout fanatic! But I have taken it down a notch. I walk everywhere and when at the gym, I'm on the treadmill or elliptical for 30 mins. I do resistance training (with the bands not weights..which I find to be so fantastic) and of course yoga 1x or 2x a week.

I find when I workout, it makes me feel better. Not so tired or nauseated. Of course on my bad days, I skip the gym and take a nap...

Can't win 'em all

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The doctor told me it was fine. I think you just have to be careful. I have had no desire to work out though. I had such bad M/S and exhaustion, just getting through the day was enough for me. I plan on starting back at the gym in a few Weeks. I also plan on doing Pilates.

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i am trying just so tired these last few weeks...seems like if i do make it to the gym i end up napping for double the amount of time i was there for...

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Posted by CkGm

I just did yoga today.

Re: Do you still work out while pregnant?

I usually go to the gym 3 days a week, and I still do. I don't know how long I can keep that up for though. My dr. said it's ok as long as you don't do ab work and keep your heart rate at no higher thean 140.

Message edited 8/14/2008 5:38:01 PM.

Re: Do you still work out while pregnant?

I still work out regularly and haven't changed my routine much. I was an avid exerciser before and remain so now...

My doc said the same in terms of whatever you did before, you can keep doing, just don't start anything NEW.

I did recently give up running though...(I am 23 weeks).
I had some cramping and pressure during a 5 mile run and decided it wasn't worth the risk. That's the only thing I have cut out so far...