Pregnant Exercisers-come on in!

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    aphil's Avataraphil , 12-31-2005 12:36 PM
    Hello,
    I wanted to start a thread where pregnant women here at 3FC can post about exercise, and post what they are doing, and when. I currently am using the treadmill, belly dancing, and practicing prenatal yoga, and prenatal Pilates.

    Aphil
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    Sweater Girl's AvatarSweater Girl , 12-31-2005 05:41 PM
    I am using a elliptical and want to get consistent with light weight training! I am also researching some prenatal yoga classes in my area!

    Cheers!

    Ali
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    HoosierHeather's AvatarHoosierHeather , 12-31-2005 09:00 PM
    I am afraid to be at the gym alone. I know it sounds silly but I just get scared that I'm going to get overheated or fall or something. I did get sick there once around 24 weeks or so, and I think that has scared me. I have done some workout tapes at home. My mom got me a prenatal yoga video but it's creepy! I just have done some low-impact (non-preg) tapes I had from years ago.

    I am absolutely pooped from normal daily activities suddenly. I wish I could exercise more. Then my bleeding scare earlier this week has me even more frightened to do anything strenuous. I don't want to have such a terrible time after this birth as I did with my first (had been on bed rest 2 months), but I'm having a hard time finding a balance.
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    aphil's Avataraphil , 01-01-2006 11:35 AM
    I really recommend the Crunch Yoga Mama video for those interested in doing a prenatal yoga routine. It is nice, there are expecting moms of different ages and sizes (from about a size 4 to about a size 18) and the instructor is really good. There are modifications as well for different levels and trimesters.
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    mommy2aliya's Avatarmommy2aliya , 01-03-2006 06:08 PM
    I am 10 weeks and I am still running as well as doing light weights. I have had a really rough month in December though so there wasn't much exercising going on. I did do The Resolution Run on December 31st however. It was 8K which is the longest distance I have run so far. I only started running in June of 2005. I hope to keep running as long as I can.

    Ida
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    Ocean Girl's AvatarOcean Girl , 01-04-2006 03:20 AM
    I do 2 mins at a time on my new stationary exercise bike but want to do swimming.
    I am just so tired all the time at the moment, I also have joint aches and feel really heavy..its hard to find the motivation to do anything!
    I am trying though
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    aphil's Avataraphil , 01-13-2006 02:25 PM
    I have been doing a rotation of this:

    Monday-light strength training: Quick Fix Prenatal Workout
    Tuesday-Crunch Yoga Mama dvd or walking on treadmill
    Wednesday-light strength: Quick Fix Prenatal Workout + dance rehearsal in the evening
    Thursday-Crunch Yoga Mama or walking on treadmill
    Friday-light strength " "
    Saturday and Sunday-walking or dancing (if we have a performance.)
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    sassybrat25's Avatarsassybrat25 , 02-03-2006 06:14 PM
    Hi all!! I just found out this past Monday that I am pregnant! I have still been going to Curves 3x a week and on the other day I either take a walk or do my Shiva Rea prenatal yoga DVD. Yesterday I went to Curves and today I did the DVD. Tomorrow I can't get to Curves before they close so I plan on taking a walk. Got to keep moving! I don't want to gain too much weight! Well, all.





    I hope to only gain 25lbs:



    Dieting on hold til baby is born!!
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