Thinking of trying to pump while on the elliptical or stationary bike. I am a WOHM and I work a lot. (Wish I didn't but that's our reality right now) Trying to figure out ways to multitask to get more done during the day. Anyone else doing this? Does it seem crazy?
-
I could have done a stationary bike once I was comfortable with the pump. I think the elliptical would be too much bouncing around and not long enough tubes?
-
Agree with @birdofafeather. Though I wonder if it would effect how much you produce?
-
I think your intentions are right on however I could see this as becoming a huge mess very easily! Lol. Too much movement for sure! Try to keep your exercise sessions focused on only you and nothing else. You need that time for yourself!! I mean can you imagine if someone actually walked in and saw you pumping while on the elliptical LOL. Keep it simple girl
-
I think it is too much moving around! And I was a low producer but I feel like there would no way I could get a good letdown while doing all that.
I would rather say try to fit in a pumping session while you are doing something else a little calmer....?
-
When I'm pumping, if I'm not totally relaxed and in a zen place mentally, I produce nothing. If I'm relaxed, I actually produce quite a lot. I've heard this is pretty common, so I imagine exercising while pumping would be difficult! But I've heard of women driving and pumping so who knows!
-
I think it would be more efficient to pump while sitting at the computer or something like that. I imagine pumping while exercising would hurt your milk production.
-
I could see the stationary bike potentially working out. You might as well give it a try and if it doesn't work out try to think of some other alternatives for multitasking.
-
It might be worth an experiment. The other day I pumped while getting ready (brush teeth, do hair and makeup). It worked out well but I don't usually do hair or makeup so it won't be an everyday thing for me.
-
I could do a stationary bike but not an elliptical. Get bigger bottles so you don't have to stop when your bottles get full!
-
@yellowbird: Oh my goodness I never fill up a whole bottle!
@wonderstruck: I do pump while on the computer and while driving. I am always doing something else, but I can't seem to find time in my day to exercise.
Thanks for all the feedback. It seemed a little crazy, but I thought maybe someone out there has tried it. Maybe I'll just give it a try.
-
Can you pump and drive instead? I don't know if the flanges would stay in place if you did it while working out.
-
@TiredmommaMD: I'd give it a try! I'd be most worried about it effecting for much I would produce but you never know, it might not effect you at all. I think it's worth a shot.
-
I agree with @matador84, do you commute by car? If so it would be easier to do it then.
-
You could definitely do a stationary bike if your tubes were long enough. I feel like you could do an elliptical if you sort of kept your knees bent so that your upper body wasn't bouncing while your bottom half did the motion. Plus: great ass workout. Minus: When you get tired you might bounce right out of your flanges lol
-
I have a Medela Freestyle and pump while I drive (I am a drug rep so I'm in my car all day). I definitely see a drop in output if I'm stressed or my day is going not as I planned and I'm rushing to get around. But it beats sitting stationary for 20 min pump sessions 3x a day. That's 60 minutes I could be at home with my LOs. I also work a lot and I do what I have to do to beat the clock as much as I can and get home to them since I don't really have a normal 9-5. So I say just do what you have to do!
-
Just to note since I just saw others asking about doing it while you drive...I tuck the flanges into my bra and wear a cover. The seatbelt is the trickiest part
Reply
Subscribe to our newsletter
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
16 comments