https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:04:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2223211 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:11:39 +0000 dc yoga bee 2223211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coffee-lover: I don't know if have diastasis recti or not, so I won't do any ab exercises until my 6 week apt next week. </p> <p>I did a 30 minute barre dvd, and skipped the abs section just to be safe. I feel better already! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2223047 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:52:52 +0000 Coffee-lover 2223047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a c section. I have been walking almost everyday since 1 week pp, and started working out this week at 6 weeks pp. I think i have diastasis recti though, so I am being careful not to work my abs out yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2222830 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:53:34 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2222830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just played my first postpartum tennis match last night. LO is one month old (so about 4.5 weeks). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2222231 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:20:19 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2222231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing walks around the neighborhood or in the park for a couple of weeks now, so probably since 2 weeks postpartum, but I haven't started any other workouts yet. I, too, bought a yoga video that I'd like to start, but just haven't gotten to it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2222152 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:54:37 +0000 PrincessBaby 2222152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a couple of weeks PP when I did my first workout video. I had no tearing/stitches/complications, so my orders were that I could start heavier activity after a couple of weeks. I did have heavier bleeding, so I sat out a week or so and then picked it back up at 3 weeks or so PP and it was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2222091 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:18:15 +0000 blackbird 2222091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 weeks with weight training. Jamie Eason has a postpartum trainer you can do at home, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2222087 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:02:30 +0000 ineebee 2222087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went back to the gym a few days after getting the green light from my OB at my 6w appointment. Before that I went on some light walks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221984 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:15:39 +0000 autumnleaves 2221984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The day after my 6 week pp appointment. I did go on a few walks in the neighborhood the week before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221983 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:15:07 +0000 Eko 2221983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started some walking, really light jogging, and at home exercises at 2 weeks. I went to the gym for the first time for a more intense workout yesterday just a couple days shy of 4 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221973 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:04:53 +0000 Maysprout 2221973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started doing short slow jogs about 2 weeks post partum with both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221909 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:20:27 +0000 namaste 2221909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walks and light yoga at 4 weeks. Back to regular workouts after being checked out by the doctor at 6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221905 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:16:05 +0000 autumnlove 2221905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking long walks about 6 weeks after LO 1 and 4-5 weeks after LO 2. C-sections for both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221902 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:14:33 +0000 Torchwood 2221902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told 6 weeks but to primarily listen to my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221858 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:40:28 +0000 birdofafeather 2221858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I did a barre class around 5 weeks. I felt great and listened to my body if I needed a break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221849 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:37:02 +0000 Anya 2221849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you feel like you're up to it, I think you should go for it. My midwife just said to increase activity as I could tolerate it and not do a ton of ab work until she checked me at 6 weeks. My hospital discharge instructions even said to try to do 10 min of activity 2x per day. Your yoga dvd will probably help a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221841 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:34:33 +0000 avivoca 2221841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>6 weeks at my postpartum checkup. I think I went to the gym the very next day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221836 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:31:57 +0000 meredithNYC 2221836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went back to doing barre class around 5 weeks after the birth of my second child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221828 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:26:56 +0000 TraceyJoy 2221828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started doing some SUPER light yoga at 4 weeks. I think I talked to my midwife about it at my 2 week check up. I was about 5.5 weeks when I went for my first postpartum run (slow jog). Listen to your body - if you feel uncomfortable you can always stop, and if you find you're bleeding during/after it probably means you did too much. I agree, exercise is how I stay sane! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221801 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:11:26 +0000 mrsjyw 2221801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time around I waited until I got the all clear at my 6 week check. This time, I'm going to try as soon as I feel well enough down there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-start-exercising-postpartum#post-2221800 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:09:57 +0000 dc yoga bee 2221800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im five weeks postpartum, and need some sort of relief from the colic and constant crying from LO. I feel fully recovered, am not bleeding anymore, and would like to do a yoga dvd. I have my six week apt next week, so of course I could just wait until then, but I need this! When did you start exercising postpartum? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/workout-motivation#post-1084158 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:53:13 +0000 mrsbookworm 1084158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm definitely there. I took an aqua aerobics class at the gym this week to "ease" my way back into exercising. Everyone was a good 25+ years older than me, lol. I enjoyed it, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/workout-motivation#post-1082639 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:14:25 +0000 Mrs.Ham 1082639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anybody else having a hard time being motivated to get back on the exercise train? I am STRUGGLING to get back into a workout routine. Everything seems either too easy (walking) or too hard (cross fit, anyone?!). Anybody have some good exercise routine ideas to share? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1081888 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 09:26:41 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1081888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I jogged through my whole first pregnancy. (I wore a support band to keep my belly from moving too much)</p> <p>This time, I'm finally getting back into it now that the nausea is subsiding, and I'm only doing 30 min workouts. I do the elliptical or a brisk walk for 15 min and then I do small weight circuit for the next 15 min (ie: squats, overhead press, bicep curls, overhead tricep extensions... 15-20 reps, repeat 2-3 times) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1081749 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:48:35 +0000 whodat 1081749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After trying (and wasting money on) a bunch of different DVDs, I found this one and really liked it. She has a different workout for each trimester, and most importantly I didn't find her annoying. The workouts are not super strenuous but you feel good afterwards. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Sanders-Prenatal-Workout/dp/B001VC995S" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Sanders-Prenatal-Workout/dp/B001VC995S</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1081291 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:09:06 +0000 FlyingSquirrel 1081291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first I generally kept up with my pre-pregnancy routine (when I wasn't feeling too sick). My runs got slower over time, and I started doing more strength training through boot camp...with the instructor occasionally giving me mods as necessary. Right now, at 23 weeks, I'm on modified rest (no exercise) while my OB monitors my cervix. I plan to go back to my normal routine once I'm cleared (though I hate the disruption since I feel like it's going to be harder and harder to keep up my routine). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1077320 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:25:41 +0000 spinningry 1077320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took a spin class while I was pregnant and loved it! It was challenging but low impact. I also love weight training and jogging/walking. I think this combination kept me in fairly decent shape. My doctor even commented on my lack of belly fat that they had to cut through during my c section. I definetly took it as a compliment and was flattered! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1075894 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:59:01 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1075894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a ton of walking while pregnant.</p> <p>@mrsmate: the tightness in your belly might actually not have been b/c you don't exercise...it might be b/c you're dehydrated! Make sure you drink lots...especially if you're hitting the gym or walking a good distance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1075888 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 08:55:56 +0000 mrsmate 1075888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys are all amazing. I'm going to go eat a cookie and hit the gym. Thanks for your responses! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1075592 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:50:02 +0000 Penny Lane 1075592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I walk hills on our treadmill, and occasionally (when my arms are feeling particularly *droopy*) do strength training </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-exercise-during-pregnancy#post-1075572 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:05:32 +0000 VanillaBean 1075572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All I did was walk during the weekends. I got really tired after work during the week so I would put my leg up and rest up instead. </p> <p>On my weekend walks, I would walk 4 miles every Saturday morning, just a nice leisurely pace. </p> <p>Before pregnancy, no exercise other than my preschool students keeping me on my toes. </p>