https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:28:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487655 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:23:50 +0000 tofuwad 2487655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask your OB. My Ob told me that I could exercise as much as I found comfortable but to only have a very elevated heart rate for no more than 45 minutes. But I could exercise for 45 minutes, rest and get my heart rate down, and then continue as desired. He basically just said that overheating is easy when you're pregnant so be aware but don't think you need to stop exercising. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487637 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:12:52 +0000 ElbieKay 2487637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: Thanks! I started working with the trainer at 17mo pp because I had so many aches and pains from my last pregnancy. So I am motivated to stay on top of those issues now. I also don't have any symptoms yet. Who knows if this is even a sticky pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487491 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:53:33 +0000 Autumnmama79 2487491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: I just want to say how amazing you (and the other mamas like you) are to work out in the first trimester - I felt near death for a good 14 weeks. You are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487475 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:40:02 +0000 JoJoGirl 2487475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now. You should be adjusting your heart rate/labored breathing from day one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487474 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:39:26 +0000 SweetiePie 2487474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a trainer and I've been told by my doc and by my trainer that they should know right away. There are modifications that should be made. You have to be more cognizant of heart rate, for example. And I lift fairly heavy weights so that would have to be modified.<br /> Better safe than sorry!</p> <p>I consider the rule about not telling people more about people I "know". Family and friends. I'll tell my trainer because I view them as part of my "healthcare" team. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487450 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:10:43 +0000 Freckles 2487450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell the trainer right away. I always told instructors in classes i took, in case it was necessary to make modifications. I agree that they aren't part of the "announcements circle". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487356 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:07:29 +0000 avivoca 2487356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell the trainer right away. They will be able to give you any modifications you might need. It's not really announcing in my mind, just letting your provider of a service know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487348 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:04:32 +0000 Boogs 2487348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell them now, just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487342 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:01:31 +0000 jh524 2487342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ElbieKay: If you feel like your trainer should know, to start modifying specific exercises, then do tell them. If it was me, i wouldn't worry about that until something like morning sickness, which may play a role in your energy level, or you don't feel comfortable performing some exercises. I'm a trainer, and I would want to know if my client was pregnant but it may cause your trainer to not train you as hard or push you as much as before they knew. Totally a personal choice. The trainer will most likely modify your program for you and your pregnancy, even if it's early.<br /> When I was coaching high school basketball which was very physically demanding, I told my head coach before anyone else around 8 weeks because I was really sick and wasn't myself. I'm happy I did. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487276 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:23:38 +0000 ineebee 2487276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also told my trainer pretty much right away! I felt like I was telling my healthcare professional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487223 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:42:00 +0000 Alba4 2487223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell him now. Just to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487197 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:24:01 +0000 mrsjd 2487197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a different opinion on this. I didn't tell my trainer until 13 weeks because of privacy/anxiety about whether the pregnancy would make it. I knew I wouldn't really need to modify until later on so I just took it easy and listened to my body. Most of it in the first trimester just depends on how you feel and if you feel good, you can pretty much do anything you want. Do what you're comfortable with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487189 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:18:48 +0000 futuremama 2487189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell them now. My blood pressure fluctuated a lot in my first tri, and I had some major dizzy spells. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487188 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:18:13 +0000 Revel 2487188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I told my trainers right away when I was pregnant with LO - the owner of my gym said she's often one of the first people to know! At my gym at least this is routine practice and they keep it confidential. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487164 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:04:42 +0000 LAZB 2487164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with pps, I'd tell right away. Actually, with my son, my trainer was the first person I told aside from DH! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487149 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:54:15 +0000 Happygal 2487149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tell the trainer now. I worked with a trainer when I got pregnant and let her know it was very early and we weren't sharing the news yet. She therefore didn't talk about it when we were in the gym. There were definitely exercises she modified and she provided good tips to help me throughout the pregnancy. </p> <p>Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487137 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:44:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2487137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree to tell too, just so they know and can tailor your workouts better or not to push you too hard. Though I've read that it is ok to continue with your current level of exercise; just not starting something or adding more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487133 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:42:32 +0000 Mamaof2 2487133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell them right away just in case something happens while you are at the gym </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487131 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:41:21 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2487131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the others. I would tell your trainer now. To me, that is more like telling a healthcare professional than family/friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487108 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:17:50 +0000 MrsLilybugg 2487108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell my trainer right away too. But I agree that you probably won't have to change your routine until further along. Your trainer might build in more water breaks etc, tho </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487103 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:12:26 +0000 Applesandbananas 2487103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell them regardless of when your scan is, in my mind a trainer is more like sharing the news with a healthcare professional than sharing the news with a friend or family member... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487102 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:11:47 +0000 ValentineMommy 2487102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you have to change up your physical routine until you're further along, although I personally would probably say something because I'm paranoid. But that's just a personality thing. I don't think there's any reason to say something if you don't want to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-do-i-have-to-tell-my-personal-trainer#post-2487098 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:09:20 +0000 ElbieKay 2487098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got a BFP two days ago. I have no pregnancy symptoms so far. I have been working with a personal trainer to address lingering postpartum issues. I don't want to announce to anyone until after my NT scan in about 7 weeks. Do I still have to tell my trainer now if I have no symptoms? </p>