I lost 82 lbs after my son was born (though it took me a year) and then got pregnant again. I got into running and Spinning, and I was also exhausted early on. Running quickly became too exhausting, so I switched it up for fast walking, but my OB is also into Spinning and encouraged me to keep doing it, just lay off the sprints and keep my heart rate in check (in other words, don't go breathless).

I ended up having harmless bleeding due to a friable cervix (basically it just had a lot of blood vessels and got easily irritated and would bleed - harmless but scary nonetheless!), so I was told to stick to walking and/or elliptical because the bike seat would irritate my cervix.

A lot of ladies on here lift weights but do so on the advice of their doctors/midwives because there are certain considerations to keep in mind as our bodies change, but unless you've been lifting, I wouldn't start now. Light weights that don't involve your whole body (like hand weights/dumbbells) are probably fine, as are strength moves that are modified not to mess with your body (like push-ups against a counter as opposed to on the floor).

There are some ladies here who continue to run well into their third trimesters, too.

It's all about what you are comfortable with - if there's any discomfort, stop. Things that my OB ruled out were bouncy things, like horseback riding or trampoline jumping (not that I do either of those pretty much ever).

Best wishes to you, and congratulations!

The first trimester is the worst! I was SO tired and sick, it was hard to get myself out of bed. But I have continued with my normal workout routine (I have the OK of my midwife and doctor). Now that I am well into the second trimester i am less tired/sick, but new discomforts have come up... so it is really just about doing your best each day based on how you feel!

I do crossfit 2-3x per week, walk everyday and run / hike with the dogs. I still lift heavy weight, as time goes on I modify as needed and pay close attention to how I feel... if it doesn't feel good I stop... I wouldn't suggest starting a "heavy lifting" routine but if you were an avid lifter or gym bunny before you can probably keep up with most of your routine (but be 100% sure your doctor is OK with it, there are situations when it would not be Ok to do so... so at your next appt. just open up the workout discussion and see what he/she says).

Wishing you the best! Congrats!!!!

This is pregnancy #3 for me, and I've continued to work out until the end during all of them. Even if you took a break during the 1st tri, you should be able to safely continue doing anything you were doing before. The biggest thing is to listen to your body. If you can't talk, then you are working too hard.

I teach step classes and weight lifting classes, and I will continue to do so (provided my pregnancy continues to be uncomplicated) until 37 or 38 weeks. I just listen to my body. At 26 weeks, I still use 2 risers in my step class, but do less jumping/power moves. I still lift most of the same weights, but have to make some changes as my ab/back muscles get weaker and stretched more.

You can continue to work out safely, but let your body tell you when you need to slow down a bit.

I am 9 weeks and have found that going in the AM before work seems to be best. I wouldn't make it at night. I have had really bad morning sickness 24/7 but seems to be a little better after working out in the mornings. Mornings seem to be my only option. Have to go to bed really early though!

My OB said stick with what you are doing, just tone it down. She loved that I am spinning. So I am spinning 3 days a week - traded 1 more day of spin for my normal running day. I was just really nervous about running. She also told me to keep heart rate below 150 - do not go breathless. This has been the heardest part because I like to push myself, but I find that if I keep it 130-140 I am still getting a good workout. Also need to watch the overheating. Sit by a fan if possible and lots of water.

I am also doing BodyPump 1 day and lifting on my own 1 day. Again watch the heart rate and over heating. After 1st tri not supposed to be on your back. My BodyPump instructor has given me some alternatives and there is a lot of info on the web.

OB also suggested I swap a spin day or two out for swimming at some point as I get further along. Easier to keep from overheating and really easy on the joints/ligaments.


Good luck!