Who has done it? I was hitting spin and HIIT hard when I got this BFP. Since then I haven't been back to the classes because my husband's work schedule changed. Tomorrow I'm determined to stop being a chicken, leave E in the gym daycare and take a spin class. I'm 21 weeks pregnant.
If you've taken spin while pregnant how was it? I'm a little nervous about the hooha soreness just because it was already brutal pre-preg! I'm planning on modifying the workout down when I need to.
nectarine / 2458 posts
I, personally, wouldn't be comfortable doing any sort of HIIT workout while I'm pregnant since their specifically designed to put your body in more stress than a traditional cardio workout. Definitely listen to your body and make sure to drink a TON of water!
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
I've never been pregnant (yet!) but I have seen quite a few people in the 24 hr fitness spin class I've been taking for years. I also started taking spin classes at a place called FullPsycle which is truly an insanely intense work and I'm pretty sure I've seen two pregnant girls in there as well. I think you can really just go at your own desired speed and intensity. If its no good, just get off your bike and leave!! Good luck and no please let me know how it goes.
coconut / 8079 posts
@runningelley i am also interested to hear how it goes. i've seen preggo ladies in my spin classes over the years but don't have any personal experience to offer you. spin is my favorite workout. hope you enjoy your class tomorrow! 
coconut / 8681 posts
@lisamarieloves: @jhd: Ill report back!!
I've also seen pregnant women in spin classes over the years and I'm not super worried about it. I have no qualms about using low resistance and going at my own pace. I'm a paranoid pregnant lady so I won't be taking any unnecessary risks in pushing myself.
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
I was spinning until I was 28 weeks pregnant - it was the best cardio workout and I felt great! As my stomach got bigger, I just kept adjusting the handlebars higher and higher so that I wasn't as hunched over and compressing my stomach.
pea / 6 posts
I gained nearly 60 lbs with my first daughter, so I was determined to be as healthy as possible throughout my 2nd pregnancy. In the 1st trimester I continued working out 5 days per week (mainly turbo kick and cycling) but by the time 3rd trimester rolled around, I incorporated zumba into my routine taking 3 classes/week at 24 hour fitness. I say go for it! Just listen to your body
apricot / 377 posts
@Running Elley: Hi there, hopefully in your class they'll have a seat cushion. Try that out. It helps me. I'm a big proponent of spinning, because it's a tough workout, but you can control your heart rate by dialing it back.
First day your hooha will be sore, but it shouldn't after a few days. Good luck and enjoy!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I did spin while I was pregnant and the instructor did, too (and was pregnant!) You don't have to go as hard as they tell you to (well, you shouldn't....), so just take it easy on the jumps and the speedwork and you'll be fine! I always used a cushioned seat because damn, they are like rocks
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
@Running Elley: I think they say, do what you did pre pregnancy. So, if you did spin before, I think you are fine to do spin while pregnant. That being said, I went into preterm labor at 34 weeks so I plan on doing light cardio when I get my BFP.
coconut / 8681 posts
I went to a class this morning! I stayed 45 minutes and it felt so good to get a really good workout in. I kept the gear a little lower than I had pre-preg and drank a lot of water. I feel great! There was another pregnant woman in the class too and she did the same thing.
GOLD / pomegranate / 3938 posts
@Running Elley: That's awesome! Good for you, mama!
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