Pregnancy fitness

Stellasmurf

Would like to maintain some level of fitness throughout my pregnancy. Was thinking of getting a personal trainer but given the cost I thought I’d ask about any YouTube videos or apps that you might use to do a home workout. Any recommendations?

Meeeee79

Stellasmurf wrote: »

Would like to maintain some level of fitness throughout my pregnancy. Was thinking of getting a personal trainer but given the cost I thought I’d ask about any YouTube videos or apps that you might use to do a home workout. Any recommendations?

How do you currently maintain your fitness?

I would be wary myself of using youtube videos etc without some guidance from a trainer. I have continued to train during my pregnancy but the instructor in my gym has been a wealth of knowledge about dos and donts

heebusjeebus

My wife has kept up yoga and spinning but was advised not to go running.

Stellasmurf

I used to go to the gym and do some weights. But right now I’m just walking a bit extra. Are there any recommended apps perhaps?

Minier81

I'm still swimming. Its a great overall workout but low impact. Plus so refreshing especially as you get bigger.

xDisneyDivax

I used to go running few days and do HIIT classes 3 times a week before I got pregnant but I eased off in 1st trimester especially as I had sickness. I kept up running until 7 months when I started to find it too much so I stopped and started going for walks more. I started ante natal pilates last Monday and I really enjoyed it although I woke up with stiff legs this morning! :P

Digs

If keep up the walking as much as you can, it’ll stand to you in labour. I wouldn’t necessarily take up something like running if it’s not something you would usually do outside pregnancy.

I walk loads, my last two pregnancies didn’t allow much due to SPD but I’m going good this time. I did classes called the bump room on my last pregnancy which were great. They’re run by physiotherapists and are a bit of an aerobic workout along with a lot of work on your pelvic floor. I’m doing pregnancy yoga this time round, to keep my body stretched etc but if nothing else for an hours break to myself!

rainbow kirby

I ran until 25 weeks with #1 and 34 weeks with #2. Swam a good bit in both pregnancies and did a bit of gym work too. With #2 I was pushing my first son in the running buggy for Parkrun most weeks and when the bump got big the buggy acted as a mobility aid for balance.

I've recovered quickly physically both times, back running 5-6 weeks after each birth. Found the recovery after #2 easier as I was only 10 weeks in total off the road.

Cameoette

Hi there.
I am 28 weeks and I find swimming great. I am pretty big already (2nd baby, history of large babies!) so walking is a bit tough. I do pregnancy yoga once a week and love it.
I would have done a good bit of crossfit and oly lifting for just over a year prior to pregnancy – I don’t do this now as it does not feel comfortable and balance is an issue with large bump.
I would investigate classes near you that specialise in pregnancy- I’d be wary of home workouts. You prob know already but it’s very important to be mindful of certain exercises putting you at a higher risk of diastasis recti and
Pelvic floor issues post-partum. So do as much research as you can and try to find a reputable trainer who actually specialises in pregnancy.
I would look up Brianna battles online – found her to be a great resource of info for training while pregnant.

Gatica

are there any pregnancy fitness classes near you? I went to baby body fit in Galway during my pregnancy once I didn't feel comfortable going to the gym classes anymore. I kept up spinning until I got wobbly on the bike, and I kept up the weights for most of the pregnancy too. The main thing is not to take up a new fitness regime during pregnancy, but otherwise, clear things with your GP and you should be able to keep up a lot of what you were doing before you got pregnant with modifications as your belly grows.