i want to carry on excersising , but only 5 weeks so dont want to over due it. What is safe to do?

Question

i hear bike riding is bad ?

Answer 1

Bike riding is fine. You can continue to do nearly everything you did pre-pregnancy, unless otherwise told by a doctor. Exercise during pregnancy is definitely recommended as long as you're healthy and your physician approves. It can make you feel better physically and emotionally, help with weight control and speed your recovery after the baby is born. Pregnant women who are accustomed to working out generally can continue with their regular exercise programs, providing that they have no health problems. However, even early in pregnancy women may find that they tire more easily during exercise than they did previously.

Here are some other recommendations from the American College of Sports and Medicine:

* Avoid exercising while lying down on your stomach or your back after the first trimester of pregnancy.
* Make sure that you are well hydrated and drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercise.
* Avoid high heat and humidity, especially during the first trimester when the fetus is undergoing its most important growth.
* Stop exercising if you're fatigued, develop persistent pain or experience any vaginal bleeding; check with your doctor if regular contractions occur more than 30 minutes after exercise (possibly a sign of pre-term labor).
* Avoid heavy weightlifting and any activities that require straining.
* Avoid exposure to extremes of air pressure, as in high altitude exercise (unless you're accustomed to it) or scuba diving.
* Don't increase the intensity of your workout beyond pre-pregnancy levels.
* Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. Sedentary pregnant women need about 3,000 calories per day during the second and third trimesters; if you're physically active, your caloric needs will be higher to make up for the calories burned up during your workout.

Use common sense, but try to keep moving during your pregnancy. You'll probably feel better as a result.

Answer 2

I LOVE biking and rode a bike everyday til I was 8 months pregnant, then I started walking. My doctor said it was fine as long as I felt comfortable and did not over do it. I did not get very big though so I think that was why I was able to ride so long into my pregnancy. I stopped because when I rode one day I started feeling a little crampy. I would say exercise how you normally do and listen to your body. It will tell you when you are over doing it. My doctor only ok'd the activities that I did before I was pregnant, I did not add anything I did not do before. I also did yoga for pregnancy. This actually helps out for labor later, and keeps you flexible.

Answer 3

You can continue to do everything were doing before pregnancy, with the exception of dangerous activities like skiing. I've read you should only exercise at 80% of your normal rate though so you don't overdo it. Also, the main thing is to watch your core temp. Exercising can raise your core temp very quickly, so watch yourself and keep yourself hydrated. As for the biking, early in pregnancy it's okay. The caution is for falling. Later in pregnancy is when you have more chance of falling. Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program when pregnant. Best wishes.

Answer 4

Anything you did before you were pregnant is safe, baring the most extream things like sky diving and rock climbing. Even horse back riding is safe. Just nix the sit ups, your abs are in for a great enough workout without you making them do more, you can ruin them.

At some point you will get bigger and want to reduce the intensity of your workouts.

Answer 5

Mild cardiovascular excessive is good during pregnancy, try walking. Mild weight training is good as well. Riding a stationary bike is safe but riding a regular bike may not be as safe, because as your gravity center shifts to accommodate your growing belly you may fall and hurt yourself. Try a pregnancy specialized yoga class, it teaches you about breathing, relaxation, and keeps you flexible... all good news at the time of delivery.
Best of luck

Answer 6

With my two pregnancies I only swam. I would go swimming everyday. I found it emptied my mind of worries and it was very therapeutic. I often found I needed some alone time to think about nothing and swimming gave me that. Gyms are I found were to crowded and annoying. It's personal taste I guess. For both my pregnancies I went swimming even the day before I gave birth. As I grew to humongous proportions I really liked to float.

Answer 7

I was wondering the same, so I asked my doctor. He said that stationary cycling and treadmill is very good and very safe. But as for my favorite cardo equip the eliptical, he said no. You want something that is a low-impact and I guess only the stationary bike and treadmill are good for you. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

It is safe to do what you have been doing, until your doctor tells you otherwise. You are on a good track it is important to stay healthy during pregnancy. Excercising will also help you in the labor and delivery process.. Congrats on the new baby!

Answer 9

Unless your pregnancy is high risk there is no reason you can't carry your books. Your chances for miscarriage are not going to be increased by that.