this is a question that mothers who excersize during pregnancy alot could answer?

Question

hi, everyone, im asking this to hopefully women who have used an exercise stationary bike during pregnancy. i want to know, if i go by normal nutritional guidelines (calorie and health food), how many miles on a stationary bike should i do (how many times a week too) to maintain my weight. im already some overweight and i dont realy want to gain any more fat weight from now on in the pregnancy. this is my second pregnancy and my doctor told me to shoot for only 15 lbs and ive already overgone that. i know i will gain those lbs from my baby. but does anyone know how many times a week and how many miles should i spend on the bike to either tone my body, and or just maintain my weight?

Answer 1

This is something you may want to talk to your doctor about. I used a stationary bike while pregnant and walked a lot.

The key for me was when I got tired--I stopped. There is not set miles or minutes. For me, I just biked/walked when I felt like it (about four times a week) and when I was tired I stopped.

As for gaining weight. You will gain the baby weight but in all actuality you will be losing weight while you are gaining it. If that makes any sense. While you won't be taking nutrition away from your child, you will be losing weight if you maintain your pre-pregnancy weight.

I'd talk to your doctor about this. I never had weight problems but only gained 25lbs during my pregnancy. The doctor did show concern. Expect to gain weight but exercise. Good on you for staying healthy!

Answer 2

i would ask your doc.. but my doc told me that i could exercise everyday... as long as i don't get overtired, out of breath, or feel dizzy to do what i would usually do prior to being pregnant.. so I would probably do a mile a day if i were you... two if you can handle it.. but drinks lots of water and make sure to get the ok from your doc before you do this... if you weren't excersing prior to baby ... then its not good to overexert yourself... take your time and do little amounts.. gl