20 weeks pregnant. When I wasn't pregnant, I used to road bike 5 times a week. If taking the bowflex up at this is time is bad, any other suggestions?
2007-12-02 12:16:40 · 3 answers · asked by blah 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You shouldn't start anything too strenous. You should start light and work up to it. Walking is always good.
2007-12-02 12:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by That's not my name 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting any new exercise program, especially weightlifting - which bowflex simulates, would not be the best idea while pregnant. I would start out with some walking. Work your way up to a brisk power walk, or get a pregnancy aerobics tape. I did one throughout and after my pregnancy and it was low impact but kept me in shape.
2007-12-02 20:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't only because it isn't something you did before. I would try walking since you are used to cardio with legs. You could also get the exercise videos for pregnant women. I have heard that the yoga ones are great and end up helping during the delivery (my aunt SWEARS by it!)
2007-12-02 20:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by ladyluck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋