Did you tell any of your fitness instructors you were expecting?

Question

I go to the gym 3-5 days/week, but since finding out I was pregnant I have eased off a bit. No more step class. But I still want to continue other classes. Did anyone tell their fitness instructor? The ones at my gym can single you out and push you harder during class (which is great), but I don't want to overdue it.

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Always best to let your instructor know, especially after the first trimester. I have taught yoga and Pilates, and there are many poses not advised for those who are pregnant. Of course, listening to your body, your fitness level and history are always the best judge of what you can handle!

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I did. Can we still do crunches when pregnant?

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I've been wondering the same thing. I do spin and yoga and I think I'll mention it to them privately!

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Yes that way the instructor knows to slowly scale you do modified. I did all my workouts modified and I was able to continue lifting, running, and cycling through my whole pregnancy. Pull-ups did get harder for me on my last two months of pregnancy.

Did you tell any of your fitness instructors you were expecting?

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