Pregnant and Want to exercise

d_samy2003 · 02-10-2013, 04:16 AM

hi there.
i just found out that I am 2 wks pregnant right before after i decided it's time to lose weight. I am about 40 pounds overweight and in addition to walking I am torn between 10 min. prenatal pilates and summer sanders. which do you suggest? also I am open for more suggestions from others who have been where I am now.

btw, i haven't been doing any strenght/flexibility exercises for about 2 years now.

Purrgirl · 02-22-2013, 02:55 PM

I have a personal trainer 3 times a week and do strength training. I'm nearly 21 weeks pregnant. I would check with your doctor and see what they recommend.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

creseis · 02-28-2013, 01:23 PM

It is actually very good to do exercise while pregnant, especially core body weights. It is important to be fit for childbirth. You might want to purchase a heart rate monitor, you can find a simple Polar HR wristband and strap monitor for like $40 I think and check out where your heart rate should be at during exercise. Some doctors are very superstitious about exercise, but others are more pro-exercise. Definitely consult your doctor, you don't want to over do it, but I hate seeing my pregnant friends stop everything because they are afraid something will happen because that is certainly worse than adding a little exercise.

Kriss · 03-03-2013, 08:03 PM

Exercise is healthy when preggers!!! Always talk to your doctor of coarse, but after I had my daughter i ended up being lighter than when i found out I was preggers!

Just remember your not "eating for two" That is an old wives tale and how women get fat when pregnant.

karrotcurl · 03-16-2013, 03:09 PM

I ran up through my third trimester. It was a lot harder but helped me stay healthy and keep from gaining a ton of weight (like I did with my first child). I'm now almost 9 weeks postpartum and only have 10 lbs to my goal weight. Listen to your body and don't overdo it and certainly talk to your doctor. I was already running 3-4 times a week before getting pregnant so keeping up that pace wasn't a bad thing... However most docs will warn not to START a program (of any kind) if you aren't use to the frequency/intensity. Pilates is good, but don't do too much ab work. Stick to planks for your core strength rather than crunches.

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d_samy2003 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 709 Gallery: d_samy2003	Pregnant and Want to exercise hi there. i just found out that I am 2 wks pregnant right before after i decided it's time to lose weight. I am about 40 pounds overweight and in addition to walking I am torn between 10 min. prenatal pilates and summer sanders. which do you suggest? also I am open for more suggestions from others who have been where I am now. btw, i haven't been doing any strenght/flexibility exercises for about 2 years now. Last edited by d_samy2003; 02-10-2013 at 04:17 AM..

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02-22-2013, 02:55 PM	#2
Purrgirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,918 Gallery: Purrgirl Stats: 146/128 5'6 WOE: Vegetarian	I have a personal trainer 3 times a week and do strength training. I'm nearly 21 weeks pregnant. I would check with your doctor and see what they recommend. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

02-28-2013, 01:23 PM	#3
creseis Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 897 Gallery: creseis Stats: 163/152/135 WOE: Atkins/Eades's/Volek and Phinney/Attia.. Ketogenic Start Date: Jan 10.2013	It is actually very good to do exercise while pregnant, especially core body weights. It is important to be fit for childbirth. You might want to purchase a heart rate monitor, you can find a simple Polar HR wristband and strap monitor for like $40 I think and check out where your heart rate should be at during exercise. Some doctors are very superstitious about exercise, but others are more pro-exercise. Definitely consult your doctor, you don't want to over do it, but I hate seeing my pregnant friends stop everything because they are afraid something will happen because that is certainly worse than adding a little exercise.

03-03-2013, 08:03 PM	#4
Kriss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 600 Gallery: Kriss Stats: 136/136/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2/16/13	Exercise is healthy when preggers!!! Always talk to your doctor of coarse, but after I had my daughter i ended up being lighter than when i found out I was preggers! Just remember your not "eating for two" That is an old wives tale and how women get fat when pregnant.

03-16-2013, 03:09 PM	#5
karrotcurl Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 11 Gallery: karrotcurl Stats: 254/157/149 WOE: Atkins-OWL Start Date: January 2010	I ran up through my third trimester. It was a lot harder but helped me stay healthy and keep from gaining a ton of weight (like I did with my first child). I'm now almost 9 weeks postpartum and only have 10 lbs to my goal weight. Listen to your body and don't overdo it and certainly talk to your doctor. I was already running 3-4 times a week before getting pregnant so keeping up that pace wasn't a bad thing... However most docs will warn not to START a program (of any kind) if you aren't use to the frequency/intensity. Pilates is good, but don't do too much ab work. Stick to planks for your core strength rather than crunches.