Have you been working out? Is it safe to just start in 3rd trimester?

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I haven’t been working out as much as I wanted to at all during my pregnancy. 😭 Now that I’m entering my 3rd trimester I realize I’m running out of time! Help! What workouts do you do? How often do you do them? Wish I could be outside this winter. It’s been so cold lately. Is my labor going to be long/hard?

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Start with adding a walk into your day. Just don’t go straight to vigorous exercise from no exercising at all. You can also try spinning babies (google it), yoga, or water activities/swimming.

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At this point walking is the best thing you can do. My chiropractor also said I should be going ahead and do some bouncing on a big exercise ball every day to stretch and strengthen pelvic muscles and core.

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Honestly walking a lot gives me so many issues. But I work out! I still am up and about as I have a toddler and lots to do. I go to the gym as well. I love using the elliptical because it’s no impact and engages more than just my legs. I use lots of machines to work on my arms and shoulders, back, glutes, and legs. 
If you weight lift, especially if it’s new to you, theres definitely ones to avoid because it can weaken your pelvic floor. But there’s ones to do because it strengthens your pelvic floor! 
Also, I’m going to be switching to lower weight but higher reps once I’m 30 weeks, so that I’m not putting too much pressure on my body, as it’s already stretched so much. But I have 5 more weeks of doing high enough weight that the last 2-3 reps (out of 10) are difficult, but still possible, to complete. 
I also do love doing yoga and dancing, but yeah, I avoid high impact exercises, but I mainly love to strengthen basically everything but abs right now. And I keep in mind how much pressure I’m putting on my body because I am pregnant. I am careful to strengthen muscles that help in childbirth and not to weaken those accidentally. 
Honestly some google searches from credible sources will help you a lot! And listening to your body :) it’s not too late to add in some cardio you’re comfortable with. And DEFINITELY not too late to work on exercises that will help keep you strong for childbirth!

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I've planned to but got sick at the start of the year. I walk around my office a lot, do kegels, bounce on my ball and do stretches and pelvic floor exercises. 
Once I feel a bit better I plan on doing light pre natal work outs on YouTube as well.

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Just go slow and listen to your body. Do some yoga (tell the instructor you’re pregnant though I’m sure she’ll notice). Try walking. Do light upper body weight (like 2-3lbs).

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I started prenatal yoga at 20 weeks, I also walk, and do squats and lunges, just listen to your body, if it feels like to much then slow stuff down. Walking is great!

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I’m doing prenatal yoga once a week and trying to walk for 30 mins each day which definitely doesn’t happen every day 😬🤣

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I’ve been walking 45 mins every other day and squeezing in some squats every few days. I did so much more with my son but I was pregnant during the summer and it was a lot easier to get out and do stuff, I miss that. I would imagine easing into a new routine can be ok but check with your doctor to be safe. And exercising doesn’t automatically mean you’ll have an easier or shorter labor, or vice versa, although it can help your body and mind prepare.

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I’ve been walking. I would check with your doctor, it’s probably not a good idea to start something new in the third trimester.

Have you been working out? Is it safe to just start in 3rd trimester?

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