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5 Responses to “Is it okay to continue weight training and aerobic exercise (such as the elliptical) when pregnant?”
Do what your bodies tells you is right. I think you are doing a great thing for you and please continue when appropriate after the birth. What a wonderful example you will set for your child!
I had to stop the weight training early on, but the aerobics I continued until my belly got very large, at the end of my 8th month
you can continue with most of your pre-pregnancy workout routines.. the elliptical will be fine.. and you’re right.. don’t do abs or crunches… don’t lie on your back for more than 5 min at a time (so basically just stay off of it..) just listen to your body a little bit more, and don’t exercise to the point of exhaustion.. 30 minutes a day is a good amount and don’t push it… make sure you’re getting plenty of water before, during, and after.. if you feel any pressure in your belly stop, try emptying your bladder, get a drink of water and rest a minute before continuing… good luck with the pregnancy..
yea but go slow and if you get dizzy or short of breath stop go slowly after that your heart should beat 120 times a min if it exceeds 140 stop and cool off and allwayse tell your doc your exerscise plans
July 11th, 2009 at 6:05 am
grabowski
I exercised until I was 6 months pregnant…it doesnt hurt anything
July 14th, 2009 at 2:45 am
wallgi
Do what your bodies tells you is right. I think you are doing a great thing for you and please continue when appropriate after the birth. What a wonderful example you will set for your child!
I had to stop the weight training early on, but the aerobics I continued until my belly got very large, at the end of my 8th month
July 17th, 2009 at 10:31 am
soptra
if it start to feel uncomfortable stop just dont over do it
July 18th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
kristen
you can continue with most of your pre-pregnancy workout routines.. the elliptical will be fine.. and you’re right.. don’t do abs or crunches… don’t lie on your back for more than 5 min at a time (so basically just stay off of it..) just listen to your body a little bit more, and don’t exercise to the point of exhaustion.. 30 minutes a day is a good amount and don’t push it… make sure you’re getting plenty of water before, during, and after.. if you feel any pressure in your belly stop, try emptying your bladder, get a drink of water and rest a minute before continuing… good luck with the pregnancy..
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:13 am
tracy
yea but go slow and if you get dizzy or short of breath stop go slowly after that your heart should beat 120 times a min if it exceeds 140 stop and cool off and allwayse tell your doc your exerscise plans