I'm pregnant

Anne8302
Anne8302 Posts: 115 Member
edited September 2017 in Getting Started
Is it okay to exercise while pregnant? I'm am about 9 weeks tomorrow and I want to start working out is it okay.

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  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    Generally you shouldn't start a new exercise program when pregnant. It's generally safe to continue an already existing program at least through the first trimester.

    Check with your OB before doing anything you didn't already do before.
  • Anne8302
    Anne8302 Posts: 115 Member
    Thanks so much
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    GemstoneofHeart wrote: »
    Generally you shouldn't start a new exercise program when pregnant. It's generally safe to continue an already existing program at least through the first trimester.

    Check with your OB before doing anything you didn't already do before.

    This and congrats!
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    glassyvibesound wrote: »
    At this point you can exercise but not too hard. Later it would just be impossible. If you want, you can buy a pregnancy pillow (check out http://pregily.com/ and read about them if you don't know what it is) but generally speaking, it will really help you to sleep better, feel not so tired all the time and to lessen back pains. Really a helpful thing.

    At this point, her baby is over a year old!
  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 721 Member
    Congratulations and definitely check with your doctor first. It will not be impossible for you to continue to exercise late into your pregnancy. I know a lot of women including myself who did just that. Your body will tell you when it is too much
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,510 Member
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    glassyvibesound wrote: »
    At this point you can exercise but not too hard. Later it would just be impossible. If you want, you can buy a pregnancy pillow (check out http://pregily.com/ and read about them if you don't know what it is) but generally speaking, it will really help you to sleep better, feel not so tired all the time and to lessen back pains. Really a helpful thing.

    At this point, her baby is over a year old!

    Then she's probably okay to exercise. :lol:

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