Exercise during pregnancy

[FaithLoveHope9]

I have read that if you exercise before you get pregnant, you can continue with the same routine once you are. I was just wondering if anyone has tried any pregnancy workout DVDs. I want to start doing one this spring, so when/if I get pregnant this summer I can keep doing the same one....
I also go to the gym 3 times a week and use a cross trainer (elliptical like) or use the stationary bike. Any experience with this, is it still safe while preggo?
Thanks

 

[llghoney]

When it gets warmer which it's suppose to be this week I plan on doing some walking but as far as rigourus workouts I'm stearing clear. Everyone is different in what their body can & can't handle so when ya get pregnant talk to your doc.

 

[jgonz]

FHL, everything you mentioned is safe to continue with If you've already been doing it before you get pregnant. You have to listen to your own body though, because as your belly gets bigger you may have to limit certain exercises.

Just as an example, one of my doula clients was a marathon runner. She insisted upon continuing to run throughout her pregnancy. No big deal... except that she was Still full-bore running at near term... and caused her abdominal muscle (the one that runs from rib cage to pubic bone) to split. It was very painful, and could definately have been avoided if she'd switched to fast walking or just walked her last trimester. She had a great birth though, since she was so toned elsewhere.

 

[Called2Grace]

I have not exercised in a while! But I have a pregnancy yoga DVD. I used to do yoga, so I'm thinking of easing myself into that. Plus, I did water aerobics last time and that was great!

 

[angelsgirl]

I haven't exercised in AGES! I don't really like it. I've never been big, so i haven't had to exercise to control my weight.
But I really want to start walking or swimming just so I am healthier when I give birth.
Its really hard to get going... I don't have alot of motivation where exercise is concerned!
For me, because I don't exercise normally, walking or swimming, starting off slowly and not for long is all I would try and attempt.

 

[Called2Grace]

Yeah I could try walking