Exercise during pregnancy?

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Hi all. I’m just doing some light yoga lately - nothing too taxing - but would like to do more exercise to keep fit. I used to do les mills classes like body pump and body balance/flow but stopped early September all “heavy” exercising as I did ivf and was concerned (also didn’t want to be in contact with people at the gym because if I caught Covid during ivf they’d cancel my treatment). Because of IVF I’m scared that exercise may trigger miscarriage for some reason. What types of exercise are you currently doing?

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I started kickboxing (no partner, just a bag) before getting pregnant and I’ve continued with modifications. I’m just listening to my body, not trying to break records and easing off when I need to. It’s been great for my mood, lower back pain and nausea. I exercised with my first pregnancy too and had a really short and easy labor. Hoping to have the same this time!

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Generally, you can continue to do exercise that your body is used to through pregnancy or until it is no longer comfortable or you get abdominal coning when doing it.

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Low impact exercises, even with weights, are good to start out if you are still feeling iffy about the symptoms. Things like basic squats, light deadlifts, bent over rows, front elevated push ups, etc. 
I follow Hannahbower2 on Instagram and she just had a baby. All the workouts she posted leading up to baby are safe for pregnant women. They’re actually fun and challenging too. She also has a pregnancy workout guide!

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I do spin classes and prenatal barre blend workouts

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I actually teach Les mills body combat and life pretty heavy! Currently 6 weeks. I’ve been teaching body combat for years now and actually prior to getting pregnant competing in body building competitions. If you’ve been doing a certain activity for a while before pregnancy you can keep doing it. If not take it easy. Weight lifting and cardio is actually really healthy for both you and babe! Just don’t ever go to your max for cardio and weight lifting!

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Barre! Low impact. Easy to breathe. I did it all through my first pregnancy and felt amazing. A bit harder this time around with the exhaustion and a toddler but I always remind myself I feel so much better after. I had just started HIIT prior to becoming pregnant but I haven’t gone to that class again because it’s a lot of moving, jumping and twisting and that made me a little nervous, especially since it was still fairly new to me. Maybe later on when I can let them know I’m pregnant and modify a lot for safety.

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I also did IVF and had to lower my activity level a lot which has been hard for me. I went for a light run the other day and then that afternoon I started having cramps and lower back pain which freaked me out so I’m down to low-impact exercise and not nearly as often as I used to.

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Been doing yoga, Pilates, and barre with my first I was super active and did all the same things pregnant but with my second I’m not as active and just continuing my low impact excercises I even incorporating dance too

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Im doing exercises specific for pregnancy. Just to help strengthen my muscles. I was really active before we got pregnant and because I have had 3 previous miscarriages in the last 12 months my doctor has advised against me jumping round or doing anything thats high intensity. Im just doing exercises that will help to strenghen my core and pelvic floor

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