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I did a lot of walking up to my appt. and then I started running (slowly, with lots of walk breaks) and barre classes. Now, I go running (sometimes with H if my husband is out of town) and go to the gym (where they have daycare).

Walking is awesome at first. You might surprise yourself with how deconditioned you are - even if you stayed fit during your pregnancy. I liked Lindsay Brin's postnatal boot camp DVD, it has some variety and you can break it into small segments if you don't have a big chunk of time. The boot camp theme really wasn't my thing but the star is cheerful and encouraging without being annoying and the music made my toddler laugh

@dc yoga bee: I did barre for a few months before getting pregnant and I definitely noticed a difference. I was doing bootcamp the month I got pregnant and I had lost some inches and a couple of pounds (I was also running 3-4 days a week). I wish I could go back to doing barre, but it's so expensive and I definitely think it would have helped me get back to pre-baby shape.

I did all walking up until my appointment. after I continued to walk, did the elliptical, and did strength exercises whenever I had a chance. (pushups, sit-ups, planks, squats, ect.) I'm down 15 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight less than 4 months after giving birth. I feel great. This is mixed with a whole foods only diet.

Echoing- walking! With LO in his stroller. I had no time or energy for anything crazy until about six weeks ago. Since then I have been running (started off run/walking and now can run about 2.5 miles pretty easily) and also Barre. Sadly I also have four classes that expire tomorrow that I won't get to use- I hate wasting money. Barre works my muscles and running works my heart. Both clear my head in a way I need! I was only able to start exercising consistently when LO began napping consistently (2 75-100 minutes a day) and my husband saw how important/helpful it was to me and my mental health. It feels good though, now- I lost six pounds in a month and am super close to PP weight. I also cut my sugar intake but it helps.

walking/light jogging, but I had to wear pads - could not control the leaking!

Lots of walking, and some random core work and squats and lunges fit in throughout my day. It's enough to keep me feeling good.

I prefer swimming generally. Although after my boys I babywear one and walk with one in a stroller. It is low impact but great for us. I can't wait to get back into a swimming routine.

@dc yoga bee: Yay!! Never hurts to ask!

@dc yoga bee: I feel that way about our the barre chains too. I also think they go out of their way sometimes to be elitist (at least, the studio I went to). They definitely only want a certain clientele to frequent their establishments, which is reflected in the prices they charge for classes/memberships and the apparel they sell.

First of all, sorry - I know what they say: "The first rule of CrossFit is to talk about CrossFit ALL THE TIME." Guilty!

I did CrossFit before pregnancy and have gone back to it, and it's been great because it incorporates both cardio and strength, and it's a super-efficient hour-long class. Also, I like that I don't have to choose what muscle groups I'm working on that day. I just show up and do what they tell me to do and scale as necessary.

@dc yoga bee: the 10km was a good run, good luck! I started running about 6 weeks before hand only 1-2x / week. I started at like 4km and then worked up to 8.5km. I would tandem carry my girls for 5km walking every day and when it came to the actual run, I felt quite prepared.
No, the barre class is just run by a local mom who is instructing it out of a dance studio.