I loose weight recently and now planned for a baby but one thing I m concerned is of weight gain during pregnancy, coz I worked hard to loose weight,I know its very natural to put on weight during pregnancy but I saw ladies are in good shape, just their tummy is big rest of the body is in shape. can I be the same by continuing excercise during pregnancy. If yes then which excercise are safe. plzz tell
2007-03-05 00:21:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Excersing during pregnancy is infact good but after 5 months or as advised by your doctor. Strenous exercises should be avoided. Walking is preferable. However your weight gain after ur delivery depends on your family history. have a check on diet particularly during the last 11/2 months.
The average increase in weight is 12 - 16 kgs. It can be easily shed immediately by exercises.
2007-03-05 00:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by tweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way. I fought for a year & lost a LOT of weight. I'm now 20 wks preg. & starting the weight gain pretty regularly.
I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I meet w/ my trainer 2 days & take a step & boot camp class on the others.
The keys are to not get your heart rate up over (around) 140, not to do abs on your back - Use the roman chair or a ball, & to tone it down in general. Don't do heavy lifting, hard cardio, or anything that tires you out to quickly. Also, make sure you drink PLENTY of water.
Before you do this, make sure your Dr. is cool w/ you continuing to work out. I had to stop 1 day because I didn't gain enough in the beginning but NOW...WATCH OUT.... :)
2007-03-05 09:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've continued my normal exercise regimen all the way through my pregnancy with no problems.
I go to the gym every day. I use the elyptical trainer for 30 minutes, the rower for 10 minutes, and then lift light weights. I have reduced the heaviness of the weights because I noticed that straining was increasing my crampiness at night.
My doctor has endorsed my workout routine, so I know it's perfectly safe.
Just as an aside, though. Don't expect to put on weight only in your belly. I had the same wish as you, but the truth is that everyone puts on weight elsewhere too. I was very depressed when I saw how much weight I put on in my butt and thighs, until I realized that EVERYONE puts on weight beyond their bellies.
2007-03-05 08:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES! I did, and it helped me stay in shape so that afterwards, I was able to heal up very quickly. It also helped me with childbirth-I was in great shape and I shocked every one by only pushing about four times to get my daughter out!
When I got preggers, I was weight training, walking three miles a day, and taking cardio 2x weekly. I had to stop lifting progressive sets and just maintain, some things I could not do towards then end. I kept the walking up, though towards the end of the pregnancy, I allowed myself to slow it down a bit. I gave up the cardio about five months into it because it made me nervous. Talk to your OBGYN-he/she can advise you.
There are also a great many pregnancy workouts on video and dvd. Go for it! The healthier you are, the healthier your baby will be!
Good luck!
2007-03-05 08:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rule of thumb is if you did it before you were pregnant, you can do it now in terms of moderate exercise such as jogging or aerobics etc. You are not advised to start however if you did not do it before, and you don't want to do anything strenuous such as weight lifting or heavy running.
Also, walking is fine and a great way to keep weight off. The best thing I have found is walking and watching what you eat. As long as your careful what you eat you should be fine.
2007-03-05 08:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by sundazze 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
u can exercise and it is encouraged so that u can have an easier delivery. dont do sit ups of course. but u can exercise. dont over do it. light workouts. u get a fatser heart beat fatser and dont want to be doing to much. stretching, dancing, leg exercise, walking are all great. u r eating 4 2 , but u dont need to actually eat 2 helpings or anything. your food intake will go up, but u dont need to be extreme about it. thats why a lot of people dont lose the weight.
2007-03-05 08:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs.Vick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YMCA has prenatal yoga. It helps alot with relaxing tense muscles in the back, and help with flexibility. I work out at the Y, and I have noticed many women at their time of the month go to prenatal yoga just to move around without doing vigiorous excercise.
2007-03-05 08:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Its me again 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your doctor is OK with it, than you can still exercize. You'll have to modify it as you move on in your pregnancy. You need to keep your heart rate below 140 and you want to make sure you can carry on a conversations (comfortably) while you are exercizing.
2007-03-05 08:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by kittynala 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can continue exercising as long as u have a healthy pregnancy and your dr. said its fine. just make sure u eat enough (healthy) so that u r not losing weight.
2007-03-05 08:33:20 · answer #9 · answered by Miki 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally its ok to continue to workout while pregnant if thats what your body was use to before you got pregnant. Check with your doctor first just to make sure. Good luck
2007-03-05 08:25:52 · answer #10 · answered by CeeCee19 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋