PgAL Question - exercise

[Somers Isles]

Ok just curious what everyone else is doing.  Granted my situation is mostly paranoia and probably contradict what medical professionals even recommend.... but it's a paranoia.  

Long story short before DS I had a miscarriage.  I was in excellent shape and 2-3x a week I was exercising a ton (intense bootcamp) that I had been doing for well over a year.  We discovered the miscarriage around 11 weeks.  
When I was pregnant with DS, I was so paranoid that the exercise was part of the problem so I was mostly sedentary (brisk walks here and there but that was it).  

So now I can't help but feel the same way.  But I know deep down exercise is probably a good thing.  

Anyway, what do y'all do for exercise?  Are you ever nervous about working out too much?  Care to share any exercise tips so I don't feel like a sloth? lol

[oldbaylover1024]

I hear you on the AL fears. I had the same feelings with my first loss. My doctor assured me it nothing to do with my exercise routine.

I stick to cardio at the gym with some light weights, but mainly cardio for an hour a day about 3-5x per week (treadmill and elliptical). My doc said that since I've been regularly exercising at a moderate pace for a long time, I should stick with it for as long as possible. We modified when I became too huge to really run on the equipment - between my huge boobs and my belly, it was getting uncomfortable. But she told me it was fine to continue with my routine. I usually cut my workouts short if I became too tired, or I dropped a day if my body just wasn't feeling up to it. Listen to your body and trust it - if you're tired or didn't eat/drink enough one day, maybe skip a workout to conserve your energy.

I'm not a doctor, so my recommendation is to ask your OBGYN his/her thoughts on the matter to get some comfort.

[CoffeeOnIce]

My midwives were all about the walking to increase endurance for labor. Lots of long walks were recommended! So don't feel too bad about a brisk walk I'll pry do some weight lifting with dumb bells at home and lunges, leg lifts etc. And lifting my toddler will def count in my book lol!

[oldbaylover1024]

CoffeeOnIce - Toddler lifting is totally a sport. +1 to toddler reps.

[notagoddess]

I'm going to keep exercising but keep it to a low intensity. I also have this fear, even though it's probably not rational. It doesn't help that I haven't exercised much for the past two months, so I'm not in great shape. I plan on doing lots of walking and some yoga.

[ls2012]

Ditto to previous posters. From what I understand, whatever exercise your body was used to doing regularly before pregnancy is generally safe to continue unless told otherwise by your ob/gyn.

+1 to walks, yoga, pilates, and toddler lifting.

[ImAPepper]

Since it's still first trimester I've just been making sure I don't get too overheated/dehydrated and if I start having trouble breathing (usually means my HR is a little high) I take a break. If you were already in shape, just keep on keeping on until you need to modify but if you're not sure what's appropriate, there are ton to Pinterest pregnancy workout suggestions.

[pivot]

My doctor advised last time to continue doing what exercises I was doing before but to just listen to my body. She said if I started to hurt or get uncomfortable in a non-exercise way then to modify or stop.

[zcookiemonster]

Jun 20, 2016 13:10:24 GMT -5 ls2012 said:

Ditto to previous posters. From what I understand, whatever exercise your body was used to doing regularly before pregnancy is generally safe to continue unless told otherwise by your ob/gyn.

+1 to walks, yoga, pilates, and toddler lifting.

^^All of this. Always recommended to do what you have previously done. But things that are low intensity are still great, like body weight exercises. You can just manipulate your rep and set count as you feel necessary. 

And trying to not stress about it! The exercise should make you feel better and help you de-stress a bit, not the other way around. Sounds like you have the right idea since you are thinking about it, great start to organizing a plan! Congrats mama! 

[pivot]

What about ab exercises? I didn't ask my OB about that last time & never attempted them, but I feel like it could be helpful if it's not harmful.

[oldbaylover1024]

pivot - I kept up with my ab exercises until it became uncomfortable. But again, I regularly incorporate abs into my workouts, so it wasn't a new addition. I think I had to cut them out sooner than later though... because RLP and belly

[madam23]

I was a regular yogi pre-pregnancy but also have an irrational fear. I know that my routine can be easily modified but the classes are through work and I typically challenge myself to the advanced poses so it would be too obvious to modify right now. I might try a class elsewhere where I have some anonymity.

[pibblemom]

I'm continuing crossfit 3-4x/week. My coaches know I'm pregnant and my MW knows and supports me doing crossfit. I modify as necessary and the coaches biggest and best piece of advice (backed up by my MW) is that I should always keep a conversational pace. It's ok to push yourself, and even push hard, as long as you are not gasping for air. For me that means limiting running, and subbing a lot of rowing because it is easier for me to pace myself. I still lift heavy, but not intentionally going for any PRs.

[shawnabm1320]

Look up Lindsey Brin prenatal exercises. She has a great series of exercises for each trimester and postnatal. I'm hoping to get it for my birthday, but if not I'll be buying it. I did the free postnatal one, and it was great.

[Somers Isles]

Thanks for the tips!

[missi]

I get the fear.. soo well My first two pregnancies were completely normal with the exception of spotting every time they did an internal exam. The twins though.. I ended up not only on complete bed rest.. but on hospital bed rest. My husband is fighting me when it comes to me continuing to work out.. but dangit, that isn't what caused it and I need to stay mobile for as long as I can this time!

Good luck!

[lilmonk]

I'll keep walking/light jogging, but I'm giving up my weight training (well most of it). I was really into it when my loss occurred even though I worked closely with my trainer for safe weight lifting, and I can't get past that.

[Somers Isles]

Jun 22, 2016 19:04:24 GMT -5 lilmonk said:

I'll keep walking/light jogging, but I'm giving up my weight training (well most of it). I was really into it when my loss occurred even though I worked closely with my trainer for safe weight lifting, and I can't get past that.

Hugs.  Yep I know what you mean.