https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:30:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706101 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:05:26 +0000 BrentLee88 1706101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: i will do that as well! thank you a bunch!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706055 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:35:15 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1706055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BrentLee88: I would also suggest a set of 5 or 8 pound weights. Building strength is just as important as cardio, and the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn! Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706045 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:31:32 +0000 BrentLee88 1706045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Sketchbook: I am thinking an elliptical for sure, that way i can watch tv or listen to my stereo while working out, anything to keep me focused! thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706040 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:30:08 +0000 BrentLee88 1706040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ginabean3: thats what i am leaning towards! and thank you!! anything to have a baby! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706038 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:28:55 +0000 BrentLee88 1706038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@As Time Goes By: I am outside usually everyday chasing after my daycare children on the bike path or park, i would like to have something at home in the morning and at night so i wouldn't have to go anywhere and rush around getting back to my job, i thought about a gym membership but i like working out privately, i get very uncomfortable in from of people working out. thank you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706034 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:27:07 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1706034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want an elliptical so bad! I used to be a cardio queen. Working out while watching TV works better for me than a video. With a video I get tired of the personalities, etc. For me pure cardio has always been the best way to lose weight. Different for everyone though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706033 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:26:13 +0000 BrentLee88 1706033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Confetti: I would get a gym membership but i am just the type of person that doesn't like working out in front of people i am really uncomfortable, i guess i would rather be comfy in my own home and blur the music up while working out, music motivates me like crazy! thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706028 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:24:48 +0000 BrentLee88 1706028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: thank you yeah have to have something to keep the fun going! and i am hoping this does benefit me more on ttc! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706023 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:23:55 +0000 BrentLee88 1706023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: I am thinking elliptical for sure! i am not much for the gym i am a private person and feel uncomfortable working out in front of people, yes my doctor told me loosing weight can help my fertility even if it is a small amount so it got me motivated to get something at home to help me out, plus not to mention the better benefits of TTC :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706021 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:23:16 +0000 Ginabean3 1706021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote elliptical! And good job for wanting to start a healthy habit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706017 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:21:27 +0000 BrentLee88 1706017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: i was thinking a treadmill would get a little boring! thanks am leaning towards elliptical :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706016 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:20:35 +0000 BrentLee88 1706016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: yeah at first i was thinking a treadmill but then it seemed liked the elliptical would benefit me way more, thanks for your input! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706013 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:19:35 +0000 BrentLee88 1706013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: I have been leaning more towards the elliptical just because it does seem to be more of a workout and calorie burner i am looking for something that will really benefit me on working me out more, i would do a trainer but its way out of our budget, i figured if i get something at home i can do it privately i am not much for working out in public, makes me uncomfortable, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706009 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:17:17 +0000 BrentLee88 1706009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: that is a great idea honestly dont know why i didnt think about that. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706005 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:16:08 +0000 BrentLee88 1706005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: thank you i have been thinking elliptical :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1706001 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:15:38 +0000 BrentLee88 1706001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Thank you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704851 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:26:56 +0000 As Time Goes By 1704851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since the weather is getting nice could you try being more active outside to get into the routine of exercising before investing in expensive equipment? Is there a community centre with affordable drop-in rates for their gym or classes close by? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704814 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:13:58 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1704814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it were me, I would skip both machines and get some great videos or a gym membership somewhere that does fun classes. Cardio machines are BORING and I know so many people who have tehm collecting dust at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704781 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:06:36 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1704781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The key is to do something that you find fun, and that you're motivated to do. For me that's stuff like Zumba, hiking and even dancing with Wii games. Losing even a little weight can help with TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704739 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:59:41 +0000 Cole 1704739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are working out at a gym I vote you rotate between the two. Maybe even use the free session most places offer with a trainer to help you get a plan put together that would work for you. </p> <p>If you are looking to buy one I would vote elliptical because you can always go outside to walk or to the mall etc. </p> <p>I was listening to a podcast about birth and the midwife they were talking to said she recommends all of her patients as well as women ttc walk 2 miles a day. She listed tons of benefits, some related to birth and baby being more likely to be head down etc. but also the physical health and weight benefits plus the mental health side of things. So if you are overwhelmed why not start with that, go for a 30 minute walk around your neighborhood, a local park or wherever is safe and convenient for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704561 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:55:51 +0000 yoursilverlining 1704561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely burn more calories on an elliptical vs. a treadmill (or at least the calorie counter on the machines tell me I do!). I second the suggestion to try out both at a gym; some people love treadmills, for me they are deathly boring - I'd much rather use the elliptical or a stationary/spin bike. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704549 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:52:48 +0000 MrsBrewer 1704549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BrentLee88: Hey there! I'm a heavier lady here too TTC and working out! :-)</p> <p>We have a trewadmill at home right now, but I am really kicking myself and I really wished we would have bought an elliptical instead! That's just personal preference though. I feel like I go in spurts though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704536 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:48:11 +0000 septca 1704536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally would get an elliptical because the treadmill can be hard on your knees and joints. The most important thing is that you get a heavy, high-quality machine so that it doesn't feel flimsy when you are working out.</p> <p>Start slow. The first thing you will need to do is build up your endurance and cardiovascular strength. I have had good luck with the couch --&gt; 5k plan, and then you can keep adding time and intensity to your intervals to up your game.</p> <p>If you can swing it, it might be really worth the investment to do 2-3 sessions with a good trainer. You don't need someone who is going to kill you in a workout, but rather someone who understands that you are looking for some good basics - both for strength training you can do at home and how to build a good cardio workout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704532 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:47:02 +0000 avivoca 1704532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I were you, I'd go to the gym and try them both out. At first, I hated the treadmill, but it grew on me and now I prefer it over the elliptical. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704491 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:32:05 +0000 Smurfette 1704491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BrentLee88: Get whatever you like better. If you hate the treadmill, it is going to end up being dumping ground for clothes to hang. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704480 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:29:31 +0000 JoJoGirl 1704480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The machine doesn't matter, as long as your heart rate is up and you are sweating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fitness-and-ttc#post-1704388 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 07:55:38 +0000 BrentLee88 1704388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So lately i have been pondering on to get a treadmill or elliptical to help me loose weight, i am a heavy set women and i figured if i get one of these it will help me stay focused on eating healthy and working out everyday, plus hopefully help me ttc easier, so i was wondering what do you ladies think would be the best workout for a plus size female an elliptical or treadmill? any other suggestions i am open to! thanks! </p>