Exercising in pregnancy?

[KA85ALIVE]

Hi,

Now that I am 12 weeks and am passing the horrible sickness phase. I would like to get back in to a proper exercise routine, however I am a little unsure of what constitutes 'safe' exercise. Previously I trained (heavy) weights and minimal cardio 3-4 x per week, but I've given up entirely mostly due to sickness and a little due to fear of causing any harm. Does anyone have advice on safe, whole body toning workouts that can be followed during pregnancy? Walking, swimming, yoga etc bore me.

[Georgina_D]

Speak to your GP. I was advised to completely stop (interval training, weights) as my blood pressure was low and I have previously miscarried.

[Dad101]

As previous respondent said double check but you should be fine. In addition check out your local facilities for Pregnancy Yoga and other pre natal exercise classes. A friend of mine found swimming very good as your supported by the water and remaining active increases blood flow and gets more oxygen etc to the foetus!

[Hidden]

The relaxin hormone your body will be making while you're pregnant and can be present in your body up to a year after having a baby, makes you stretchier, so your pelvis can open up to allow baby out during birth, this affects every muscle/ligament in your body and that's why its advised to do gentle exercise. I know you say yoga bores you, but if you find a pregnancy yoga class you might make some good mummy friends with babies due around the same time as you, who will be a life line once baby arrives. Definitely speak to your GP and midwife and listen to your body. Good luck.

[rachellj93]

I was doing weights and interval training till I was 16 weeks, as I didn't know I was pregnant, but when I spoke the the midwife she told me not to continue and I've taken up swimming instead. It is great support.

[KA85ALIVE]

Thank you all for your responses, it's pretty much what I thought. I'll look in to yoga as I do like the idea of mixing with more pregnant ladies! X

[AprilZ]

I'm a runner and was told I could keep doing what I had been doing before, for as long as it was comfortable (which in the end was only up to about 5 months). Nothing intense or high-impact. If you go to any classes that aren't specifically for pregnancy try to talk to the instructor beforehand. Some help at nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy....

I should say I also did some pregnancy yoga and really enjoyed it, unfortunately the instructor has taken 2 months off for the summer which is a bit of a pity!

[KA85ALIVE in reply to AprilZ]

That's really helpful. Thank you x