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I'm sorry to say that lately just climbing the stairs feels like a workout! Good luck to you-- I wish I had been better about staying in shape during pregnancy, and I am sure you'll be better off for it!

I've been trying to walk 2-3mi 3-4x a week. Got 9mi this week, and 12mi last week! I've really seriously slacked off on any strength or stretching exercises since hitting the 3rd tri.

@jedeve: I just got back from my lunchtime walk around my office complex, does that count? The sun is finally out, so if I can get a 15-20 minute walk in during lunch I'm happy. Really, walking during/after work and prenatal yoga are the only things I'm able to do at this point (30 weeks), and I'm ok with that. I know I should be throwing some weights in there somewhere but I'm not a member of a gym and I don't know where to start!

@jedeve: I hope you feel better soon!! Not sure what the weather is like by you, but one of my favorite third trimester exercises is Aqua Zumba. I did it throughout my whole pregnancy last time and this time I hope to do it right up to the end. Being in the pool is awesome (hello buoyancy!) and with the music and dancing around I still feel like I'm getting a good workout. Plus, DH is not too excited I'm still trailing LO around on my bike, but he never complains about Aqua Zumba

I'll join in. I am 31 weeks tomorrow. I work out with a trainer once a week and on most other days I either do a stroller walk or maybe some light workout with the band on my own, but that's it. I hope to keep this up as long as I can, definitely getting more and more tired. I need to try prenatal yoga sometime!

@jedeve: I'm also just trying to stay active. The trainer does go easy on me because of being preggers but I always feel better after going! Don't feel guilty, housework can wait

@ineebee: First trimester-er here and former Crossfitter. You can totally keep doing Crossfit is you're feeling up to it! I know there are some modifications but likely what you've already been doing. There's a CrossFit mom website I believe? Also google these bloggers who are or did CrossFit all throughout pregnancy!: Carrots and Cake and Corrie Anne (don't remember the blog name but if you google her band and CrossFit it'll probably come up!).

@ineebee: Thanks!! Definitely google it... I think the only "risk" with squats is bladder related Fairly certain they're fine! One of my former coaches did push ups like the day before she gave birth and I watched her like ahh you're squishing your belly lol! I think "they" usually say walking based on the idea that someone hasn't been active throughout. Or not as active as you! As long as it's not a new workout type, I've been told it's fine to continue, just watching your heart rate and whatnot! A part of me misses Crossfit

@MrsBucky: Yikes, a subway commute after a long day does not sound fun. And kudos for keeping up the weight training routine! It's so hard to keep it up, but every time I'm through with a workout, I feel twice as good as I did pre-pregnancy - so proud that even though I have every excuse to sit on my butt, I did the opposite!