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I regret not working out at all! With the next one I plan on hitting the gym throughout the entire pregnancy. Even if it is just to walk a mile or two. Anything is better than nothing!

Funny, I just looked at old threads on this topic today

Its my understanding that if you were exercising before, you can continue at the same level as long as your heart rate doesn't go over 140 (the talk test is good too).

I was sick for about a week and a half, so I realized that my body would rather work on getting me healthy and growing that baby. But now I've been trying to get back at it! I usually elliptical for 40m and if I feel like more, I walk for 10.

@psw27: I agree on the nausea comment, I usually feel better while exercising!

i'm a bit of an exercise addict and hit the gym about 6 times a week pre-pregnancy. back in those days, i did some sort of intense cardio with weights, up to 8 hours a week. after getting my bfp, i toned it down considerably - for example, i cut out my HIIT routines. for most of the first trimester, i was nauseous and feeling terrible but still managed to workout 2 or 3 times a week. i'm currently in my 7th month and still running up to 5 miles at a time, 3-4x a week, or do hills, stairmaster, etc. but i'm much slower now, pace wise. i want to keep up my stamina so i try to average 40-50 minutes of cardio each session. on days i take a break from cardio, i'll focus more on weights, probably 30 minutes of strength training, a lot of it modified.

i think continuing to exercise paired with a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby. it will also help when you get back into your normal routine post-baby - it won't be as awful because you'll still be moderately fit. if you feel terrible on some days, that's totally fine. there's a fine line between not working out because you physically can't (extreme exhaustion, morning sickness, etc.) vs. because you simply don't want to! also, you'll know very quickly how hard you can push yourself so definitely listen to that inner voice!

Are you still in the first trimester? You may find yourself able to exercise more once you hit second trimester. Honestly, I would say to listen to your body and don't overdo it, but definitely try to exercise when you feel up to it. I ended up working out pretty consistently during weeks 14 to 34 or so, and I took it easier at the beginning and end. I only really stopped totally by week 38, I think. My workouts of choice are always bar based, so they were low impact, and I also walked a great deal (I walk to work). On days that I felt really bad, I just kept up my walking and still felt good about it. Btw, I do think it helped me recover and regain my old shape faster, so I'm glad I kept it up.