Comments on: Question About Exercise During Pregnancy?

By: p.kateem

p.kateem — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:34:52 +0000

congratulations if you are pregnant!
its perfectly safe to exercise when your pregnant, its even reccommended everyday if you can, or 3 times a week if not.
the only thing that all physicians and doctors say is to no do vigorous exercise, so walking is a good option, a casual bike ride (if thats a comfortable position for you) would be good simple exercising. going for a run and dveeloping a heavy sweat is an example of vigorous exercise where your heart rate become a level that is unhealthily high for someone who is pregnant
goodluck!

By: Garry

Garry — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:22:54 +0000

Working out while pregnant is definitely okay. My mom’s step instructor was still teaching the step class up to the week of the baby’s birth.
you should also google exercising while pregnant, there is lots of information on the web.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:14:08 +0000

My doctor recommended exercising with my pregnancies. Most doctors and websites will tell you to do moderate exercise. Yoga, pilates, water exercise are all great methods to stay toned, in shape and healthy during your pregnancy. With my first I gained 70 lbs mostly because I went into early labor at 32 weeks and was put on bed rest so I did nothing but eat! Good Luck if you’re pregnant this time around!

By: raindais

raindais — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:56:11 +0000

yes, it’s perfectly safe, and recommended, to exercise during pregnancy. Normally you can keep up your present level of activity for the first few months no prob. There are some great books and mags to help you put a workout program together, or you can do a session or two with a personal trainer (just let them know before hand that you’re expecting) they can help you through the different stages.

By: Simonne C

Simonne C — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:27:19 +0000

Short? Huh? I am a 4′10″ so you don’t have to worry about a thing – I am can’t even wear heels anymore. lol.
Anyway, exercise is absolutely safe during pregnancy (unless you have been placed on strict bed-rest, that it), and it is important to keep fit for labour and looking after a newborn.
The important thing is to keep it low-impact and low-balance. Walking, swimming and pregnancy yoga are great. I used to train for triathlons, so cut that down to walking and swimming as soon as I found out I was pregnant. Walking is getting uncomfortable (I am 29 weeks pg with twins and it is getting hot outside!), but swimming is still very comfortable.
I don’t know what your work schedule is like, but maybe you could take your little girl out for walks (or push her in a pram), so that you can chat to her while you exercise? That way, she can get used to exercising with you and will be keen to head out with her new brother or sister too : )
Pregnancy is not the time to embark on a strenuous exercise regime, but it is a good time to ease into regular moderate exercise that you can continue after pregnancy.
Best of luck.