I know this isn't conventional wisdom, but I'm kind of leaning toward suggesting that you sleep whenever you feel like you need to (and are able to). I haven't experienced extreme fatigue, but damn, it's HARD gestating a baby, and I think your body might be telling you what it needs.
Exercise is good, but I feel like there will be time for that later, right?
Post by centralsquare on Jan 27, 2014 13:38:55 GMT -5
Oh, don't you worry -- I slept 10 hours last night and took a nap yesterday afternoon!
I've actually heard that exercise can help with the exhaustion, as long as it's within reason. I won't be doing any three-hour weekend trail rides, that's for sure!
I feel you on this too. I had sort of fallen off the wagon, but a really hard spin class was my usual go-to. Now I'm SO freaking exhausted, that just ain't happenin. I have a couple of at home videos for toning and yoga, and then I'll go to the gym for cardio and usually go for 40min of the regular exercise bikes which are way more boring than spin, but really comfortable. I can read or zone out and still be pedalling. lol
Yeah, pregnancy for me has been all about doing what I can, when I can….which admittedly hasn't been much. It's hard because I was REALLY active pre-pregnancy, and my body just hasn't let me do much. I wanted to be one of those women who kept running until late in pregnancy, but it just wasn't in the cards for me.
Post by centralsquare on Jan 27, 2014 14:07:56 GMT -5
My midwives require a minimum of 30m walk outside every day. Since I live in a city and do a lot of errands by foot, that won't be a problem. But I am hopeful I can keep up some of my spinning, too. Hoping I *feel well enough* to do it!
I dropped my cardio in the first tri and have just stuck with resistance work a couple times a week. I try to get in plenty of walking, but between aches and the weather and getting sick that has been less than I'd like. Do whatever is comfortable for you.
My midwives require a minimum of 30m walk outside every day. Since I live in a city and do a lot of errands by foot, that won't be a problem. But I am hopeful I can keep up some of my spinning, too. Hoping I *feel well enough* to do it!
Ew really? I couldn't keep up with that. Especially when PG and sick and have other real things to do like a house to clean.
My gym is right by my office so i go during lunch. Maybe 3-4x a week. I usually do 20 minutes of cardio (elliptical mostly) and 20 minutes of weights. I also walk at least 3 miles a day outside, it is part of my commute.
the first tri was when I struggled most, because of severe exhaustion along with nausea/vomiting.
First tri = survival. But if you can workout without it making you feel terrible, go for it.
Post by centralsquare on Jan 27, 2014 14:23:36 GMT -5
Be careful with Zumba. It's already hard on pelvises, and with all the extra hormones coursing through your body, your ligaments are more lax. My trainer before I even got pregnant told me not to do Zumba because of the history of back/pelvis issues.
My midwives require a minimum of 30m walk outside every day. Since I live in a city and do a lot of errands by foot, that won't be a problem. But I am hopeful I can keep up some of my spinning, too. Hoping I *feel well enough* to do it!
Ew really? I couldn't keep up with that. Especially when PG and sick and have other real things to do like a house to clean.
It's not a problem for me at all. I walk my dog every day, so that's 15 to 20 minutes right there. If I run errands, go to the doctor, go grocery shopping, I'm walking more. One of the reasons I love living in the city!
I have been awful his pregnancy. Prior to getting a BFP, I was running 20 miles a week but haven't run since. First tri exhaustion and nausea hit, then its been so cold that I am like....screw it. My running buddy is convincing me that it will be somewhat easy to pick it up again even after having a baby.
Post by melsamoony on Jan 27, 2014 14:49:42 GMT -5
I have found exercise significantly helps with my fatigue. I do a brisk 30 minute walk every day and am going to try to add in some weight training as well.
I did take a break from exercise in the first tri because of spotting, but I've done my best to stay active outside of that ~4 week period. I also walk to work (2 miles round trip) and I've been alternating between the stationary bike and a prenatal workout DVD. Oh, and I tried the 10 min. solutions prenatal pilates thing on youtube that someone recommended, which was good!
And I do think that exercise helps with the exhaustion!
Post by earlgreyhot on Jan 27, 2014 14:58:16 GMT -5
My midwives require the 30 minute outside walking too, but it's been too cold. I live in a city too, but no pet to force me outside.
I've been doing yoga though...doing the same level 2 classes but with modifications. Some days I have lots of energy and some days I take lots of breaks.
I sleep better at night when I've been active during the day, which has been a big motivation for me to keep up exercising throughout this pregnancy. Granted I have had a pretty easy pregnancy in terms of nausea/fatigue, but even in first tri when I was feeling crappy, I almost always felt better when I dragged myself off the couch and did something for a bit, even if it was just an easy 30 min on the elliptical.
I find that exercise actually helps me battle fatigue! As for 30mind, I don't find that crazy at all. I can usually squeeze a brisk 15min walk on my lunch break and then another with the dog in the evening. It'll get easier as the weather warms up for sure!
I'm lucky that I haven't really had any exhaustion or nausea so I've pretty much kept up with my normal routine, except I'm not lifting heavy weights anymore. I do get out of breath a lot faster so I just can't go as hard. My heartrate used to max out around 170 and now it's around 145-150. I'd just do as much as you think you can.
I didn't exercise as much as I should have in 1st tri - I spent most of my time sleeping! I have modified my routines to walking and doing prenatal workout videos on you tube.
Post by centralsquare on Jan 27, 2014 16:44:19 GMT -5
kermit, I did watch my HR and recovery rate. I'm sure it will CHANE when I'm farther in my pregnancy. For now, I was fine at 90% of what I usually do, but will monitor it closely and listen to my body.
I ran and did spinning until 6w when the vomit truck hit. Now I'm too exhausted, ravenous or nauseous to work out. I'll hit the gym again in 2nd tri when I (hopefully) no longer feel like death.
I ran and did spinning until 6w when the vomit truck hit. Now I'm too exhausted, ravenous or nauseous to work out. I'll hit the gym again in 2nd tri when I (hopefully) no longer feel like death.
I had a feeling I might be living on borrowed time here, at 4w6d!
I sleep better at night when I've been active during the day, which has been a big motivation for me to keep up exercising throughout this pregnancy. Granted I have had a pretty easy pregnancy in terms of nausea/fatigue, but even in first tri when I was feeling crappy, I almost always felt better when I dragged myself off the couch and did something for a bit, even if it was just an easy 30 min on the elliptical.
This is me also. On days that I don't work out I toss and turn all night. So frustrating.
So every morning for 30 mins I'm still doing my workout videos w/ my bestie. I modify plyometrics and take it easy on the cardio (take lots of breaks) but I def feel like it makes a difference.
Post by catsarecute on Jan 27, 2014 19:37:56 GMT -5
I've just been trying to get in at least 30 minutes a day. If I feel I can do more, I do. Bringing my iPad to the gym and watching a show or half a movie helps distract me.
I'm not allowed to exercise until my spotting stops, so I've been a bump on a log the last 5 weeks. I wish that I could get outside for a walk in the park because I know it will help my exhaustion. But since it has been like 10 degrees outside, I'm not feeling too terrible about staying inside under a blanket for now.