Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on exercising in early pregnancy. I've been reading and reading but I keep coming accross conflicting information.
I am 5 weeks pregnant. Up until a couple of weeks ago I was doing RPM & Pump a couple of times a week and jogging once or twice. When I found out I was pregnant, I stopped RMP and jogging and just started walking on the treadmil.
Problem is, I REALLY miss doing more intense exercise.
Does anyone know if I can continue RPM and just take it a little easier? Also, am I ok to be continuing with Pump?
This is my first pregnancy and my first appointment with me ob is not for another 6 weeks - I hoping for some advice before then!
I am 5w6d and my GP told me to take it easy for the first tri. I am mega nervous since losing an angel in May so I am working out on my X trainer but just going gently.
Saying that, sportychick did quite intense exercise I think up until 33 weeks, and elite athletes train at a high level throughout pregnancies (i.e. Jana Rawlinson).
I think you have to keep your heartrate down below 140 BPM.
Hi Natalie. I don't know about RPM, but during my last pregnancy I spoke to a trainer at my gym who gave me a whole lot of printed info about the various Body classes. Basically the recommendations were that pump was OK to do (also Body Balance and Jam but not Combat) but with certain modifications:
- decrease weights from 30-50%, poss. more in 3rd trimester
- reduce time lying on bench, or use bench on an incline position with risers at one end only (this is more relevant in 2nd and 3rd trimesters)
- check technique for back track with an instructor - otherwise relaxin could cause problems in lower back
- no shoulder presses (lifting bar, as in clean and press) in 3rd trimester
- lunges and squats - can use body weight only. squats: widen stance
- no push ups.
- abdominals are obviously not appropriate in pregnancy although many instructors will say they're OK early on.
- also, you shouldn't get so puffed that you couldn't carry on a conversation while exercising.
I think you need to stick to what you're comfortable with and used to, but modify it. Unfortunately that does mean not having as 'tough' a workout as you're used to. When I did pregnancy exercise classes a few years back I couldn't believe how easy they were!
that's great - thanks so much for that.
I can't let my instrcutor know just yet as a few friends and my inlaws go to the same gym...and we don't want to risk letting the cat out of the bag!
thanks again.
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