https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:03:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2691057 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:33:32 +0000 Iced Tea 2691057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done much of anything in the first trimester due to extreme nausea. But once that calms down, I do lots of yoga and a bit of light weightlifting, hiking, swimming, and walking. </p> <p>Since I'm good about listening to my body, my cardiologist didn't even ask me to monitor heart rate during exercise. He didn't think it was a big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2691047 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:35:17 +0000 LilSprinkles 2691047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ran, took Zumba classes (regular and in the water), did prenatal yoga, used the elliptical and treadmill all up until the day I went into labor. These were all things I did before I was pregnant, and had no issues while I was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690944 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:51:43 +0000 alphagam84 2690944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept it pretty normal. Did a half marathon at 12 weeks, sprint triathlon at 23 weeks, ran until 38 weeks. Obviously I wasn't out there sprinting and going as hard as I could but they were pretty hard workouts. And I did weight lifting twice a week as well. I don't like the HR limitations as every person is different and there's no way an OB can tell you the right range to be in. On a scale of 1-10 with exertion/being out of breath, I just wouldn't go above a 7 or 8 as a general rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690583 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:59:52 +0000 littlejoy 2690583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was working out 4-5 times a week until I was about 5 weeks pregnant, and haven't since. Ugh. </p> <p>I do plan on getting back on track. I'll be doing Beachbody workouts, and just modifying for pregnancy (not as much core, and really taking it slow). My midwives said that if you don't have a heart rate monitor, or don't want to fuss with one, you can just trust your breath. Getting winded would be a sign to slow down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690489 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:11:37 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2690489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 23 weeks and have continued to do CrossFit 3-4 times per week. I just listen to my body, don't push myself so hard that I'm out of breath, and am easing up on weights so that I'm not straining. So far so good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690462 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:51:11 +0000 nwm 2690462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i ran until about 20 weeks, lifted weights, and did spin right up until about 8.5 months. i didn't pay attention to my heart rate, just was careful not to push it too hard if i was feeling bad--normally i will frequently work out to the point of nausea but definitely stopped well short of that during pregnancy! that said, i felt like i could handle a lot right up until about 7 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690427 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:07:27 +0000 Littlebit7 2690427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As far as your concern on heart rate, google steven t little. He's one of the trainers at Peloton (spin) and preaches not-overexercising and heart rate training. He keeps you at a lower heart rate for slightly longer periods. This might be good for you as far as trying to keep your heart rate down.<br /> Work smart, not hard.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hrtribe.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hrtribe.com</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690389 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:30:49 +0000 sauerkraut 2690389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swam laps and went on long walks/hikes with my dog throughout pregnancy, did prenatal yoga up until the last two months, and did cardio (usually jogging or biking) and some weights till probably month 5 or 6 - I think I took it a little easy on that, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690359 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:13:05 +0000 bushelandapeck 2690359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked out with all of my pregnancies (3 total, 2 live births) right up until the week I delivered. I tried to make it a priority to go at least 4-5x/week and stuck mostly to cardio, barre/Pilates/ prenatal yoga, and some free weights. I just listened to my body and cut back on the intensity if it felt like I was doing too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690348 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:07:34 +0000 sarac 2690348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I rode a bike with a trailer until my due date, and long distances, too. I always stopped and rested when I needed to, and made sure to stay hydrated, and I felt great. I came out of that pregnancy with more heart muscle than I started with, so I feel pretty happy about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690284 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:20:26 +0000 psw27 2690284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last time I ran until about 20 weeks, but then my bladder just became too uncomfortable so I did yoga and some low impact cardio. I had my son at 34 weeks so I'm taking it much easier this time. I'm doing yoga 2-3 days a week and I do a lot of walking for my commute (5 miles a day) so that's pretty much all I need with a toddler at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690263 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:48:52 +0000 Revel 2690263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did crossfit through 39 weeks in my first pregnancy and am going so far into this one (almost 11 weeks) although very erratic because of first tri grossness. </p> <p>I've been doing CF for 5.5 years so feel pretty comfortable still doing it and just go slower and lighter. Also intend to do some dumbbell workouts at my work gym because my CF schedule as a working mom is hard to negotiate! </p> <p>I say keep it up if and when you feel good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690252 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:18:23 +0000 pachamama 2690252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: I "maxed" out my cardio quite often. I talked a lot with my OB who said it was absolutely fine and the HR limit stuff is absurd. There's been zero research to show it could possibly harm baby. I also had a lot of energy, was sleeping well and in general had a very easy, super enjoyable pregnancy which I know is not the case for everyone.<br /> I ran, swam and Spin til the day I gave birth. And let me tell you, that kid flew out of me in a 5hr unmedicated birth! Must have been all that tightening of muscles! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690247 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:14:37 +0000 mrsjd 2690247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did Crossfit until I was 37 weeks, with modifications. My doctor was completely ok with it because I had been doing it for about 2 years before pregnancy. As a result, I really felt great and avoided hip and back pain during pregnancy. I stopped because my belly got big enough that the amount of modifying I was going to do was absurd. I walked after that. I did a bunch of yard work and trimmed trees the day before I was induced! I watched my heartrate but just to make sure it wasn't staying too high for a long period. I made sure I could breathe and talk through the workout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690245 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:06:59 +0000 skinnycow 2690245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked out 4-5 days/week while I was pregnant. For the first trimester or so I stuck to my usual weights + cardio. After I alternated doing pregnancy pilates and pregnancy barre workout DVDs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690224 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:16:13 +0000 oskarsmommy 2690224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first I stopped around 31 weeks - I had too much going on, and chose to conserve my energy (renovating and moving into new house at 35 weeks!)</p> <p>This time I am 34+3 and still doing my boot camps 3 days a week, and spinning two days a week. I JUST did my last burpees this morning - I've decided to phase those out. </p> <p>My issue is I and in the zone - that zone where your alarm goes off and you just get up and do it without thinking - it takes me sooooo long to get in this zone. To get past the "uugh, I hate working out" hurdle. I hope to go to 38 weeks, then after that I will walk/jog/maybe do yoga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690080 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:53:22 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2690080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly yoga or barre. But mostly yoga. Or walks. But those made me so so tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690073 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:37:23 +0000 sojellybean 2690073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do barre3 online 4-5 times a week. I like being able to pick a 30 or 40 minute workout at what level intensity I feel like doing. They also have a few prenatal options and I don't need to leave the house to get a good workout! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690048 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:25:02 +0000 winniebee 2690048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first I ran until 20 weeks (but had a jury trial from weeks 13-16 so didn't work out much then). I then did elliptical and weights and walking until 30 weeks when I had preterm labor. </p> <p>With my second I ran until 18 weeks and then walked daily until 30 weeks and also stopped then due to contractions. </p> <p>This pregnancy I was in good shape prior but only ran until 12 weeks because it got cold and icy. I am 18 weeks and do elliptical, walks, -!: biking. I'll probably try prenatal yoga even though I'm really not a yoga gal.</p> <p>I don't worry about heart rate. Just listen to my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690027 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:51:18 +0000 KayKay 2690027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my first, I quit running pretty early and mostly did elliptical and weights (squats, deadlifts, step-ups, upper body, etc).</p> <p>With my second, I quit running around 25w and mostly switched to hiking with a little bit of elliptical and yoga.</p> <p>With my third, I ran a marathon at 16w preg and quit running for good at 20w. I switched it up and did a LOT of yoga/prenatal yoga, mixed in with some ellpitical and walking.</p> <p>I don't think it's an issue that your heart rate goes up, just that you need to adjust the duration &amp; intensity so that it isn't like that for the whole workout/long periods of time. When I was hiking a lot, my heart rate would definitely jump quicker on the climbs than normal. I would just take breaks when I needed (fairly often!), drink lots of water, and try to adjust the duration so that I wouldn't overdo it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690023 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:31:45 +0000 LindsayLou 2690023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not really a go to the gym type of person, but I do try to be active, both pregnant and not. We usually go for a hike once or twice a weekend, and go for walks most nights. I love doing yoga, but find it hard to find the time with a toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690022 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:27:20 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2690022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I listen to my body, otherwise I limit jumping. Last time I did elliptical and prenatal yoga right until the end. I would have kept up with my weight lifting, but my trainer moved, and I wasn't comfortable continuing on my own. This time I am doing Bikini Body Mommy 6.0 and her prenatal series as well, in addition to prenatal yoga. I work out 6 days a week. We will see how well I keep it up over the next 6 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690020 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:22:18 +0000 Anya 2690020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do my usual workouts while pregnancy- vinyasa yoga, barre, and the occasional wildcard class like cardio kickboxing or Zumba. I've never monitored my heart rate so I can't speak to that, I just listen to my body and take it slow when I need to. And hydrate! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690018 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:17:49 +0000 birdofafeather 2690018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved barre classes while pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2690014 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:10:22 +0000 LemonJack 2690014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not working out as much as I should, but I do still go to Zumba classes. My first trimester was hard because I was nauseas and so exhausted, so I just took it slower. Now that I'm getting bigger I'm adapting so I do less jumping and bending. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/working-out-while-pregnant-1#post-2689997 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:38:48 +0000 matador84 2689997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are mama's out there who worked out while pregnant! I was a bump on a log my first two pregnancies and am determined not to be that way this pregnancy. I've been working out 4-5 times a week but since my BFP haven't hardly made it to the gym.</p> <p>I normally wear a heart rate monitor and have been worried because I'm maxing out so fast and for what's not really a good amount of time to max my HR out at. THis is while I'm doing simple stuff like biking/light cardio. What kind of things did you do while working out pregnant? </p>