I know ppl will tell me ask my Dr. and everybody is different…ok I know that. It is a weekend and I have an appointment at the end of the week anyway but I was wondering in the meantime…Is it still safe to excerxise in my 3rd trimester? I have done walking and yoga throughout my pregnancy but as I get more tired I find it harder to motivate myself to get out there and do it! I was thinking about joining this fitness center they have aqua-aerobics, pilates & yoga there as well as other things but those 3 seem the safest to me. And would a deep water aerobics class be better or the easier than a shallow water class do you think? I’m just looking for some suggestions from women who have actually taken some of these and did it help you feel better?
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im 32 weeks and i still do kickboxing cardio hehe. Ive been doing it for almost 2 yrs, im used to it. The dr said its fine as long as i keep it at a low impact and if i feel any pain or out of breath then i just stop but so far im fine. I am just more tired now but i also do swimming which is really good because the water will keep you from overheating. For me the deep or shallow water exercises are about the same just make sure you dont get those cramps around your legs because when i take water aerobics every other weekend i get those nasty cramps but i just stretch my feet and they go away.
Those classes are all the same just a matter of how comfortable you are between deep and shallow water and if you easily get cramps. Just make sure you stay close to the sides incase you get those cramps.
goodluck!
if you have been exercising for most of your pregnancy then you should be safe to continue. as in all trimesters- they say to watch your heart rate (don’t let it get to high) and make sure you don’t get out of breath – or light headed because that would be bad at any point in a pregnancy. there shouldn’t be a difference on the depth of the water – though with deep water you are working more since you have to stay afloat at the same time.
and remember just enjoy yourself
i think sticking with just walking and yoga is the best. Since you’ve been doing that all along…trying something new all of a sudden isn’t a good idea. Although water aerobics should be fine…just don’t overwork yourself with so many different types of excercises.
It is actually very healthy to do gentle exercise all through your pregnancy. The exercises you mention all sound good because you don’t put to much strain on your joints.
You need to be careful not to get too hot or over stretch as your joints will be unstable.
Water-aerobics is good because it provides a good all over workout with the water providing both resistance and support. The difference between deep water and shallow water aerobics is only in the type of work you will do. I wouldn’t do a deep water class if you are at all unsure about your swimming and stay close to the side in case you get a cramp.
You should always tell the instructor that you are pregnant and about any problems you may be suffering (including sore back, hips or groin). They will be able to help you with adjusted exercises. Your fitness centre may have dedicated classes for pregnancy which are really good and you will meet other expectant moms.
Pilate’s, yoga and swimming helped me through my pregnancy. I have a problem with unstable joints and during my pregnancy this was very painful. I found the classes relaxing and they made me feel better aligned.
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