Pregnant

libby328
libby328 Posts: 287 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey there,
I had posted a while back about not being able to lose weight whilst working out heavily 6 days a week and dieting. Turned out I'm 10 weeks pregnant. I've actually taken the last 2 weeks off because I've been ridiculously sick, but it seems as though that's starting to subside a bit and I'd like to get back into the gym. I'm planning on backing off just a bit. I'll go max of 4 days instead of 6 and not go quite as intense on the weights and cardio. I'm not willing to completely undo how great I've felt working out. Any suggestions on the best route to take while working out for 2 :)

(Yes, I've spoken to my doctor and yes he's cleared me for working out.)

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  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
    As long as you feel good, then do what you you feel you can do. Just keep in mind, your tendons will all loosen during pregnancy which can lead to needing even a larger pair of shoes, so injury is more likely. Also, balance will begin to be more of a challenge, so be extra careful with anything regarding balance. If you have access to a pool, it's a great workout for expecting mothers. Good luck!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    General rule of thumb is to continue on as you were until you become uncomfortable or it feels like too much.

    I ran my first 5k like 2 days after my positive pregnancy test and I continued running for a couple weeks but then it started feeling like it was just too taxing. So I dropped it down to walking.

    Also, if you have a prenatal swimming class available to you, take it. OMG it helps soooooooooo much. Especially for your hips and sciatica. Plus the water takes all that extra weight and pressure off you and feels soooo good.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Is your dr ok with your lifting and doing high impact exercise? Heavy weights and anything really high impact are usually not allowed as the pregnancy progresses (plus will soon become very uncomfortable). Remember that your safety and the baby's safety should come first and check that your dr's idea of exercise matches yours. As pregnancy progresses, hormones causing your ligaments to get loose will make injuries far more likely, so be careful.
    As the pregnancy progresses, try routines that will keep you moving but will be safer on your body: swimming, classes in water, walking, resistance bands, yoga.
  • libby328
    libby328 Posts: 287 Member
    aggelikik wrote: »
    Is your dr ok with your lifting and doing high impact exercise? Heavy weights and anything really high impact are usually not allowed as the pregnancy progresses (plus will soon become very uncomfortable). Remember that your safety and the baby's safety should come first and check that your dr's idea of exercise matches yours. As pregnancy progresses, hormones causing your ligaments to get loose will make injuries far more likely, so be careful.
    As the pregnancy progresses, try routines that will keep you moving but will be safer on your body: swimming, classes in water, walking, resistance bands, yoga.

    My doctor told me that I was allowed to continue as I was. He said my body should be well conditjoned.ive already made the personal call to dial back intensity.
    aggelikik wrote: »
    Is your dr ok with your lifting and doing high impact exercise? Heavy weights and anything really high impact are usually not allowed as the pregnancy progresses (plus will soon become very uncomfortable). Remember that your safety and the baby's safety should come first and check that your dr's idea of exercise matches yours. As pregnancy progresses, hormones causing your ligaments to get loose will make injuries far more likely, so be careful.
    As the pregnancy progresses, try routines that will keep you moving but will be safer on your body: swimming, classes in water, walking, resistance bands, yoga.

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