Hi

We started trying for a baby this month and I'm hoping I am pregnant (will do a test in the next couple of days). My question is how much exercise can I do in the first trimester? I am quite active and usually work out 4+ times per week (ie. mixture of spinning classes (I do this 2-3 times per week), running (1-2 times) and resistance training (1-2 times)). I read that you are not supposed to let your heart beat go above 150bps or allow your body temperature to get too hot.

If I am pregnant (ie. if I am, I would be four weeks), is it dangerous that I have been continuing my usual fitness routine? A friend told me that so long as I'm not doing more than I did before then I should be ok (within reason of course).

I would love to be able to continue my spinning classes. I know that running is not so good for the baby so don't mind if I have to give that up, but I do enjoy my cardio workouts.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Mon