How much exercise should i be doing a day when I'm 24 weeks pregnant?

Question

I'm trying to watch what i eat this time around. Second child btw. I don't wanna look like an oompa loompa on the birthing table lol. I'm suffering sciatica also.

Answer 1

Many gyms have Pregnancy Workout classes. You can also invest in a pregnancy workout video. They are specifically made for pregnant women, and are safe to do.

Congrats!

Answer 2

I do not know how long but walking and swimming are some of the best preganancy exercises around. They are low risk for injury to mom or baby. I went to a local gym two or three times a week with an indoor pool and put in about an hour long workout. I gained 28 pounds with my pregnancy, had a healthy baby who weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and was down 15 pounds when I left the hospital. I only had 13 to lose after that. The first six weeks I lost nothing and then it started coming off a pound every week or two by walking the baby in the stroller two miles a day. My doctor said I was a poster child of good weight gain and loss.

Answer 3

Well i was told to exercise for 30mins - three times a week. Just remember not to overexert yourself - if you can't carry out a conversation while you are working out then you're pushing yourself too much!

Personally i use an exercise bike (time restraints mean i can't walk outdoors as i leave very early and get home very late) but swimming is also suppose to be really good when you are pregnant.

Answer 4

ask your dr. really, it doesn't matter how much weight you gained as long as you have a healthy baby. i doubt if anyone is looking at your thighs while on the delivery table and thinking that you're hot if you only gained 20 lbs.

Answer 5

U WILL GET LOTSSSSSSSSS OF EXERCISE AFTER THE BABY IS BORN LOL