What kind of excercising are you doing?

Just curious what types of exercise everyone else is doing? I recently started taking a water aerobics class that my physician recommended but I worry that it is just too much. When I am exercising in the water I can really feel the muscles stretching/pulling, especially around where I guess your round ligaments are (low under your belly on both sides)? Anyone else doing water aerobics?

By the way, I'm 15 weeks. Haven't quite figured out how to do the cute little ticker on the bottom of messages.

Thanks!

 

I am 29 weeks and have been walking the entire pregnancy. I had a few round ligament pains that were problematic around 19-23 weeks but those have since subsidded. I ask my doctors (both ob and peri) at every appt. if it is okay that I am still walking (about 45 minutes a day on the beach) and they both say yes...

I am surprised they are not having a problem with it. My cervix is still holding strong at 4+. I do get some tightening and heaviness while walking, maybe even some braxton hicks, but I walk VERY slow and never fast enough to be breathless or raise my heart rate above 140.

I agree - it is tough to tell what is too much. I am sure I will wake up one of these mornings and just not be able to do it anymore !

Amy

 

It all depends on your fitness level before pregnancy, how your pregnancy is progressing, and your fitness level now. I worked out (lifting, kickboxing, step, yoga) until my water broke at 38 weeks. I do believe that exercise is great for the babies and the mother IF you are healthy and carrying well. Ask your doctor if you are ever concerned. And, always listen to your body, when you are tired - stop. When it is uncomfortable, stop...you know...

good luck

 

I exercised all the way through both of my singleton pregnancies. Pilates/Aerobics/Walking with the first, walking (pushing a stroller!)with the second, and now walking (pushing a double stroller!). I have always walked for 3 miles 45-50 min. 3-5xper week. I have recently cut my walks in half on duration and pushing more for 5x per week. My OB (and myself from past experience)feels that the pregnancy is easier on my body if I continue exercising, just listen to your body. For most women pregnancy is the most physically demanding thing we've ever done with our bodies. Like PP said, it's easier if you were exercising before you got pregnant, but as long as the pregnancy is going well it's great to keep up some kind of activity during your pregnancy.

I am also having more RLP when I exercise during this pregnancy.

 

Up until a few weeks ago I was still teaching dance. Honestly though, it was way too much for me. The day after a class I would be hurting so badly I could hardly stand up! I was so relieved to finally have it over!

Reyna

 

I worked out regularly before the pregnancy with running or doing the eliptical glider...I continue to exercise, but now it is just walking for me ~45 min. 4-5x/week at a pretty slow rate. LIke other people have said, you have to listen to your body and if something doesn't feel right then stop.