Exercising while Pregnant

[Redstiletto]

So.. my hubby and I signed up for ballroom dance classes! They are every monday night from 8:30-9:30PM. They are the beginner classes so I am assuming no lifts or anything to dangerous.

But I need something to keep me busy! They go from next monday through April! I am hoping it will help the time pass and help me keep active, since cheerleading ends this sunday I am so sad!

I love cheerleading!

Now I am just rambling.

Going now...

So what are you ladies doing to keep active?

~Nic

 

[Azna]

The exercises I did when I was pregnant were the Elyptical machine, stair climber, tread mill, stationary bicycle, weights, Yoga and Pilates. I belonged to a gym.

 

[Redstiletto]

I wish I belonged to a gym, preggo pilates and yoga look like so much fun!

 

[Green Orchid]

I'm working out about 4 times a week at the gym where I work. I do cardio on the bicycle and treadmill (no running, I miss that! ) and I lift weights too. I was thinking of taking up Pilates at home again for my abs, I know they're really important in pregnancy.

 

[RooMama]

I didn't exercise before I was pregnant, I'm sure as heck not going to start now!

 

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

ok those of you that do weights... what machines do you do what is safe...

I want to get back into it... but am afraid of doing too much

 

[olafias]

I didn't exercise before I was pregnant, I'm sure as heck not going to start now!

I hear ya!

 

[RoseofLima]

I played freeze tag yesterday- does that count as exercise? My kids kept saying "Look out! Here comes the waddling penguin!" LOL!

 

[ConservativeChristian97]

Getting ready for a big move March 24th, does that count?

 

[seamonster]

I walk. Last semester I was walking 3-4 miles a day, 4 days a week.

Now I'm walking about 8 miles a week, give or take.

 

[ChildByGrace]

Well once i have got my energy back i am hoping to go to ballroom classes too. I used to go but when i was away for a few months i had to stop going.
Beginner classes won't have anything like lifts in but i can remember that some of the dances were fast and i know that i won't have the same stamminer that i had before so i may have to sit some out.

I'm also going to try going swimming once a week.
I usually walk into the local centre near where i live which is around 20 min each way.
And once i finished work i will walk even more.

 

[ChildByGrace]

ok those of you that do weights... what machines do you do what is safe...

I want to get back into it... but am afraid of doing too much

when i spoke to my midwife about exercise she didn't specify what i could do in the way of weights but she said not to do much and really not to do any - stick to the CV stuff.

i would say that anything that is going to pull on your tummy is not good to do

 

[Green Orchid]

ok those of you that do weights... what machines do you do what is safe...

I want to get back into it... but am afraid of doing too much

You can do anything you want except those lying on your stomach (obviously!) and abs lying on your back (although some say it's ok unless you feel uncomfortable).

There's a couple exercices you can do to strengthen your transverse muscles (abs) which are very important post-pregnancy:

The cat: Get on all four. Arch your back like a cat, bringing your belly button as close to your spine as possible, while still being able to breath - that's very important. Hold 3-5 seconds. Repeat 10-20 times.

Superman: Get on all four. Raise your right arm and left leg at the same time. Change sides. Repeat 10-20 times.

Happy exercising!

 

[KillerV]

I try and walk as much as I can but I have a huge problem with my sciatic(sp?) nerve in my lower back. I would love to try that Pilates though...

 

[BananaCake]

I walk my dog And go to physical therapy. That's it.