Any Exercising Mama’s to be?

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With my first I was terrified to workout and exert myself. I’m 8w4d with 2nd and when I feel up to it I workout. I have an indoor cycling bike (myx fitness). I use padded shorts with a padded seat cover. I’ve typically will stop if I am out of breath. Lately I’ve been burning 400 calories + per work out - 40-60 mins. 
Is anyone else working out? How do you gauge if it’s too much? Would love to hear from anyone else that cycles specifically.

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I don’t even know how to muster the strength or willpower to work out right now. Not to mention feeling super nauseous. I am hopeful that by the time this passes I’ll find the drive to get back to working out.

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I’m still seeing my pre and post natal trainer (virtually) three times a week. It’s so hard but so good for me. It’s really hard to muster up the strength and willpower when you’re not feeling well. I trained with her all throughout my last pregnancy and bounced back from labor and delivery so fast.

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I can barely be upright without puking so I’m not pushing myself right now.
Last time though, I slowed back if I had any cramping, excessive soreness, or felt overly winded.

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I cycle! I have an indoor bike and use Studio Sweat on Demand for workouts. I have two other children and work full time so I usually only get to squeeze in 20-30 minute routines, but I tried to do an hour yesterday and with the nausea I only made it 30. I’m going my normal rate (if I have the energy). My husband was a personal trainer for a decade. I’m avoiding running because of the impact and I haven’t been running lately. Third trimester is when you really need to be concerned about heart rate and not exerting yourself as much. That’s assuming you’re already active! I also lift occasionally and will be dialing down the squats and abdominal workouts, but that’s pretty easy since I’m not super strong anyway lol

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I’m so jealous of the ladies working out. I feel so old and tired. I think when I get to second trimester I’ll take it more seriously and get back in the gym. My hemorrhage has just healed but he said he doesn’t want me picking up my toddler 😬( not gonna happen) or working out until 13 weeks. So lazy it is for now. I do stretch in the floor though.

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I’m in an exercise class twice a week. I’m taking it slow and not pushing myself as hard as I usually would. I’m also walking / jogging on a treadmill at home when I have any free time.

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Trying some home workouts, on the nintendo switch. Zumba/just dance and the ring fit. I'm going to sell the ring fit I'm not a fan, I like zumba the best. I love going to fitness classes in person but this will have to do for now. I'm thinking baout getting a mossa on demand subscription - I loved the classes I took at the ymca. Group groove and group blast were my favourite. Also looking into the beachbody on demand subscription. I find it's still fine right now, but I'm definitely not working as hard as an in person class. My HR's not getting that high.

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Hi yes I am working out 5 days a week for an hour. I wear an Apple Watch that tracks my heart rate when the BPM get to 160 I stop take a breath slow it down and continue. Intuitively listen to your body you will know when enough is enough.

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I have an indoor bike too and have been cycling on and off. I try to make sure i can talk or sing along to the music so i’m not pushing myself too hard. I still get a good workout in. Just listen to your body☺️

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Congrats! 😁 I'm pregnant with my 2nd (9weeks) and do a 30 min walk each day with my toddler, then in the evening's I'll either do a dance exercise video on YouTube whilst my little one is splashing in the bath next to me (he cackles like crazy at my dancing), or I do pregnancy pilates/ballet/HIT for 20-30 mins when he's in bed.
I'm definitely more exhausted this time round though, so I'll find myself falling asleep around 7pm some nights too 😂

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