Exercise in pregnancy

[1timemum]

Just wanted to know if it's okay to continue cycling on a stationary bike for 30 minutes, doing situps and lifting 3kg weights. I'm 5 weeks tomorrow and want to know how long I can do each of these activities for and when I should stop.

[Marlene]

Here is some info I found:

Mild to moderate intensity exercise is recommended over vigorous, high-impact programmes and non-weight bearing activities, such as swimming and cycling, are highly recommended as they minimise the risk of injury.

Exercises carried out in the supine position (lying on your back) such as sit-ups are not recommended after the first trimester.

[artemis]

Yes i was also told that sit ups,crunches etc r no good for pregnancy but walking ,cycling ,swimming,specific types of yoga are all good .I think as long as u aren't exercising ultra hard with these they r fine.

[Feathertop]

Yep, what Marlene said.

[Sammiejane]

general rule is not to le your heart rate go above 140bpm and do not overheat
Check out this web site

Pregnancy and exercise - Better Health Channel.

Try and keep yourself fit, you never know when you will have to stop - i have had to stop walking (and the dog hates me) as my hips and sacrum will not tolerate it at all... swimming is pretty much all i can do now

[prama]

Re cycling - i think stationary bikes are ok but not push bikes, in case you fall etc. and later in pregnancy your sense of balance changes.

[Petals]

Have a chat to one of the gym staff, they helped me modify my weight workouts to suit. As you get further advanced then there are more excercises that you can't do, apparently lunges are out in the thrid trimester as are a few other things. Until you get a chance to chat then keep your heart rate under 140 bpm.