6-7 days a week of exercise is ok while pg, wdyt?

[Deleted]

Ask your doctor.

[stellas]

Ask your doc for heart rate and time requirements.

[SKP82]

Well, if your OB said to take things slow, I would take them slow. I would not consider the example of your week to be taking things slow.

[circa1978]

Ditto Miso. Every pregnancy is different, I worked out every day (mostly swimming laps toward the end) but I had no reason not to medically; I know plenty of people for whom that was not realistic or necessarily healthy.

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Mar 1, 2015 20:20:24 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:18:31 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Ask your doctor.

i did! i emailed and that's exactly what she said "everything should be in moderation and you should listen to your body"

ooookayyyy

Why don't you tell her exactly what you do and ask, "Is this ok?"

[hopecounts]

I would ask my OB for more guidance, your week seems pretty intense and wouldn't fall under the 'take it easy' label.

[hopecounts]

I would ask my OB for more guidance, your week seems pretty intense and wouldn't fall under the 'take it easy' label.

[Deleted]

Talk to your doctor.

But, personally, I'd probably cut out the boot camp and insanity and do something lower intensity. The rest of the week seems fine to me.

[Deleted]

Do you want me to ask my dad? LOL.

[lilles]

Ask your doctor. That said after I was given the all clear after what I told you about before I was exercising five days a week. Running/jogging 2-3 miles on the treadmill, lifting weights and doing some pilates core videos for pregnancy that I found on YouTube.

I understand the need for exercise but take it easy if you have too.

You will get back in shape after delivery. You can and will be healthy. Tell your mind to calm down. I say this because I felt the same way.

[stellas]

Mar 1, 2015 20:23:13 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:20:08 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

Well, if your OB said to take things slow, I would take them slow. I would not consider the example of your week to be taking things slow.

this is seriously like 1/2 if less of what i used to do, time and effort-wise though.

Then i'd assume it's fine. If your body doesn't feel "pushed" then I'd assume you aren't doing damage.

I bet you'll need to slow down as your pregnancy progresses, though. Be aware of any adverse reactions you have and adjust accordingly.

[karinothing]

Not a Dr, but if you were at that level before i think it is fine. When weather is actually nice I do 5 days a week. With DS i did seven days a week. But i think your body rebels when it doesn't like the work out. Like i would get round ligament pain or later pelvic pain. If it were me and i felt fine, i would go for.it

[daisybuchannan]

I can't speak for anyone else, but that plan would have been fine for me. I pretty much kept the same routine I was used to, with modifications added in the past few weeks of pregnancy.

My guidelines (that my dr agreed with) was to stop anytime something felt uncomfortable, and not to lift anything heavy enough that I had to strain or hold my breath to lift.

Every dr is different, some will give hr restrictions (my re did during my first pregnancy), others don't. It can be confusing!

[karinothing]

I heard the heart rate thing doesn't matter. As in there is no science behind it and again best advice is to maintain same level you were before within reason.

[SKP82]

Mar 1, 2015 20:23:13 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:20:08 GMT -5 SKP82 said:

Well, if your OB said to take things slow, I would take them slow. I would not consider the example of your week to be taking things slow.

this is seriously like 1/2 if less of what i used to do, time and effort-wise though.

I understand that. It is clear that you want to continue the intensity/frequency of working out that you were doing before. But, your doctor has said to take it slow. And, in my opinion, that is not taking it slow.

If you don't like the answer your doctor gave you or want a more specific answer, you should talk to him/her or consult another doctor. We have no idea of any other factors at play that may affect whether or not you can or should continue to exercise in this amount/intensity.

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Mar 1, 2015 20:26:35 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:22:30 GMT -5 @ygmg said:

Talk to your doctor.

But, personally, I'd probably cut out the boot camp and insanity and do something lower intensity. The rest of the week seems fine to me.

in both the bootcamp and insanity, i did low impact (no jumping, no plyometrics, no heavy weights at all. just light light weights. my HR wasn't even going over 150 almost ever. more like low 140s.

Oh, then that seems totally fine. I say koko.

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Mar 1, 2015 20:28:00 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:24:47 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Do you want me to ask my dad? LOL.

i'd hate for you to bother him with this. but...if he's bored. sure lol!

I'll e-mail him tonight.

He is constantly bored.

[eb777888]

My OB did the "listen to your body" thing, too. I had a trainer two times a week and did a ton of cardio before getting pregnant and I still don't think I worked out nearly as hard as you did pre-pregnancy!

I admit, I did push the recommended heart rate rule I read about because that was not challenging to me at all (I believe it was 145 for the max while exercising), I didn't even break a sweat at 145.

I challenged myself but I also didn't push myself to the max, you know? I also didn't have any bleeding so that would have really changed things for me. I definitely wouldn't push yourself hard. You'll have plenty of time to get back into shape after the baby is born.

[isabel]

I really think it depends on your own comfort level and history.

I have been doing CrossFit for a couple of years now. Before we started trying, I asked my OB if she was ok with me continuing (because I was going to find a new OB if she wasn't). Thankfully, she said it was fine with modifications. I am still lifting very heavy (100#+ overhead lifts, squats, cleans, etc.), going all out on intensity, pull-ups, push-ups, rowing, running, etc. I stopped doing anything where I could easily fall (box jumps, rope climbs) and haven't done anything upside down since 12 weeks (handstand push ups), but am otherwise working out pretty normally. I am routinely very out of breath and very sore, just like normal.

The NP at my doctor's practice told me I shouldn't be lifting more than 10# above my head. I ignored her in favor of what my doctor has said and what I feel comfortable with. Pretty much every person I encounter flips out when they find out I am still working out as hard as I am. My best friend actually admonished me (her doctor told her she wasn't allowed to jog, let alone lift weights).

So, I say keep on keepin' on if you're comfortable with it. Stop or slow down if you feel uncomfortable. I think people are a little overly cautious with pregnant women and as long as your body is used to the level of activity, there's no real reason to stop.

Disclaimer: I am not a physician and I don't know your personal history or whether you've previously been considered "high-risk."

[rugbywife]

I feel like the advice you get with regards to exercise varies depending on the doctor…I have had doctors say nothing more than walking/swimming, others are fine with cross fit…some follow the no heart rate over 140bpm, others say as long as you can hold a conversation you are fine. (edit: I, like isabel, have had people suggest lifting no more than 10lbs, lolololol…I clearly wasn't following that when I front squated 115lbs at 21 weeks pregnant - but I also backsquated 195lbs at 6 weeks pregnant because I had no idea I was pregnant…it's all relative to what your body can do not pregnant and what your body is used to).

I think in general it is about listening to your body. Last pregnancy I didn't do anything. This time I did CF until I was 21 weeks. Then I hurt my back (not at the gym) and got a cold for 10 days and by the time I was on the other side of both issues I was already 24 weeks, felt much less able to do CF and decided I was done because there weren't enough moves left that I felt I could do safety and properly (mind you - I am huge, so there's that). That being said, trainer/firefighter at the gym was doing a workout at 38w on Friday.

I don't think there is one answer that fits all pregnant women here…I think there are just too many variables. If YOU feel comfortable with what your doctor has said in relationship to your current plan, go for it.

[karinothing]

Mar 1, 2015 20:32:11 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:28:14 GMT -5 karinothing said:

I heard the heart rate thing doesn't matter. As in there is no science behind it and again best advice is to maintain same level you were before within reason.

she mentioned at our appt that i should be able to keep up a conversation while exercising. at my current rate i could sing an opera while exercising.

You are likely fine.i personally would be comfortable

[whiskeyandwine]

This doesn't seem that crazy to me considering you're out of the first tri and it is reduced from pre-preg. If you feel good, trust your instincts.

[Deleted]

Caveat: my dad said sushi was fine for me, so he may be a bit of a rebel.

[daisybuchannan]

I'll preface this with saying that I also had first trimester bleeding and a previous loss, so I understand the hesitation with jumping back in.

In most cases, there is nothing wrong with keeping up a fitness routine that is already established. It really does help with getting back into shape after, and I also believe it makes a big difference with labor.

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Mar 1, 2015 20:42:09 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:38:40 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Caveat: my dad said sushi was fine for me, so he may be a bit of a rebel.

oh i allow myself a huge poke bowl once a week. twice sometimes.  =)

Well, make that less frequent.

The one thing about which he did caution me was mercury intake. That no-no is actually for real. Sorry!

[eb777888]

Mar 1, 2015 20:36:34 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Mar 1, 2015 20:31:11 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

My OB did the "listen to your body" thing, too. I had a trainer two times a week and did a ton of cardio before getting pregnant and I still don't think I worked out nearly as hard as you did pre-pregnancy!

I admit, I did push the recommended heart rate rule I read about because that was not challenging to me at all (I believe it was 145 for the max while exercising), I didn't even break a sweat at 145.

I challenged myself but I also didn't push myself to the max, you know? I also didn't have any bleeding so that would have really changed things for me. I definitely wouldn't push yourself hard. You'll have plenty of time to get back into shape after the baby is born.

i'm where you are. i'm literally not sweating at all, not even under my boobs. 
but i do love the strain in my muscles during the light weights. i'm not used to light weights (typically i'd go as heavy as i could bear).

so far, i'm ok on the bleeding and was told by MY OB if i bled to do pelvic rest for 48 hours, and another OB said 1 whole week.

Oh, that's good. I'm glad to hear about the bleeding. Doing cardio through my pregnancy gave me so much energy and just made me feel good. If I ever felt a twinge of something being off then I'd stop for that workout. I quit my trainer late into my first tri but I know you were really fit before pregnancy so if you feel okay doing what you're doing and you're HR isn't even making you sweat, I don't see how it can be too much? Obviously I'm not a doctor.

I do wish I would have kept on with my trainer through my pregnancy but I was afraid of doing weights into my pregnancy. I have no idea why, I think it would have been good for me. 

I'd just ask your doctor about the weight lifting. I'm sure you did and she probably said "listen to your body" so that's what I'd do. 

[hi725]

Look, I'm a freak about working out. I hounded my doctor about lifting my restrictions after surgery and pushed to the very edge of the limits he set for me. I get it. But your schedule doesn't seem like moderation to me and I think you should dial it back just a little.

[rugbywife]

Mar 1, 2015 20:38:40 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Caveat: my dad said sushi was fine for me, so he may be a bit of a rebel.

So did my OB…that was the only 'rule' she differed on when it came to 'being strict' about things.

[sugarbear]

It's totally fine, but as a pp mentioned, do what makes you feel comfortable. I worked out with both, lifting heavy, up until the day I delivered.

I recommend reading "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy." I cant remember the author. He said research show a correlation between exercise-while-pregnant and kids' higher test scores.

[Deleted]

Based on what you said that you're not over exerting yourself and that your doctor said to listen to your body, that plan sounds good. Glad you're able to get back to exercising since I know you missed it!