Fitness Check-In 4/13

[txngrl31]

Ladies, how did y'all do this past week?

I'll be the first to say that I'm starting to feeling like this....

[txngrl31]

Even though it took a lot of motivation (I keep hearing my dr tell me that exercise aids in labor and delivery), I did pretty good last week. I have found that if I work out, I sleep pretty well ( pregnancy standards) that night. I was able to fit in exercise, somehow, all seven days. I pretty much crashed at the end of each day though, some with aches and pains.

- leg/ arm work out and cardio ( 2 days)
- prenatal yoga and cardio ( 2 days)
- cardio
- Saturday morning was gorg here so we walked to our favorite breakfast place and back - that counts, right?
- yesterday was gorg too in the city of Boston so we spent the day outside walking the city ( stopping for lunch and ice cream, of course), but boy were my legs and feet sore last night!

[tatersalad]

Got in my 2 spin classes and a few walks with the dog. Need to get back on arms/abs this week. Had a bad night of pregsomnia last night and not looking forward to teaching class this morning. Come on nap time.

[megd893]

I'm going to start checking in here now too! The weather is nicer and it's been motivating me to get back out.

I'm used to running hills and doing a workout at the playground afterward at the park (hill is about a half kilometer up followed by pull ups, tricep dips, planking and squats).
Now, I'm taking the longer path up the hill and just doing my dips and squats. However, I went yesterday (and then took the dogs on a good long walk after supper) and have plans to go again tonight, wednesday and saturday. Helps that my friends all hold one another accountable!

ETA:  Any advice on better core/stomach workouts I can be doing?  I'd like to be incorporating them now as well, but situps are a no go lol

[billyhorrible]

I got in my Pilates, but that's about it. I missed my long run this weekend because my car broke down

But I'm making up for it this week. I'm going to get in my Pilates, then this weekend a friend and I are going for a run and then to a blogging event with yoga! Depending on when trial ends, I may even get in a weekday run!

[txngrl31]

tatersalad, I'm so impressed that you lead a spin class! I hope it goes well today and you get that much needed nap.

megd893, the weather is a great motivator, plus all that sun makes everything better. Hmm...I have no advice on ab work outs. Have you tried prenatal yoga? I have the Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Project DVDs , and the beginning months, we did a few ab exercises, but none now.

billyhorrible, I hope trial ends early for u- for running and just general relaxation reasons . Pilates is prob like my yoga sessions- they do wonders for all the aches and pains.

[sugarkissed]

This weekend doesn't count... It was our anniversary so we spent it eating and sitting around.

During the week I did alright! A few very slow runs and long walks outside with DD in the stroller. Spring is definitely helping my motivation to leave the house! I also made it to a couple of classes but I find that I have to modify almost everything and take a break to go pee every 10 minutes!

[txngrl31]

sugarkissed, I hope y'all's anniversary trip away was amazing! I'm right with you on the modification.

[mrskblack11]

Only walked 3x this week. Had lots of social obligations so there was no time to pencil in any extra walks. Hopefully I will do more this week.

[tatersalad]

megd893 I do standing core work with a medicine ball that is definitely safe to do during pregnancy (whenever I get around to doing it). Maybe try something like that?

[megd893]

tatersalad - I have some kettlebells so maybe I can look into using those. Good call thanks so much!
txngrl31 - I was doing an at home DVD as well and it's toned down as well. I'd like to have a strong core going into this delivery if possible! Thanks

[leenziepops]

I did two gym sessions! Then on Friday I popped down to use the treadmills for 2x 10min walks to get my step count up. Then the weekend I completely slacked off. My aim is to walk throughout my working day.

[tulips114]

Still walking and doing squats. Goal is 3.5ish miles 4x per week and something else over the weekend. I'm exhausted though. Must keep going!