Working out during pregnancy?

makeupgirl · Jan 18th, 2012, 21:18 PM

I was looking at buying the new Pussycat Dolls workout DVD. I used to dance a lot when I was younger & I'm wanting to start up again. I know I can't quite dance how I used to as I'm now pregnant, but I was just wondering if a high-intensity workout like that was safe?

kdea547 · Jan 19th, 2012, 07:29 AM

It's not recommended. Most doctors recommend that you keep your heart rate below 140 at all times. Unless you are extremely fit, a higher intensity workout with send your heart rate well above that. It's best to stick with brisk walking or a gentler aerobic workout.

makeupgirl · Jan 19th, 2012, 20:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kdea547

It's not recommended. Most doctors recommend that you keep your heart rate below 140 at all times. Unless you are extremely fit, a higher intensity workout with send your heart rate well above that. It's best to stick with brisk walking or a gentler aerobic workout.

Aww, darn! I was really hoping I could do the workouts! But that's okay, just something to look forward to afterwards. Thank you!

drsquid · Jan 19th, 2012, 21:50 PM

actually apparently it is no longer not recommended. im big on working out. apparently it can increase blood flow to the uterus etc. i took a week off but then had to go back cause i felt crappy not working out. if you were active before then there is nothing to worry about and better for you post baby. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exe...gnancy/AN01560

amielh · Jan 27th, 2012, 07:11 AM

I trained throughout my pregnancy except near the end. I did cardio, weights and no contact boxing. It kept me fit and I had a healthy baby boy and lost nearly all the weight straight away! I never tracked my HB I just went with how I felt..

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kdea547 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,118	It's not recommended. Most doctors recommend that you keep your heart rate below 140 at all times. Unless you are extremely fit, a higher intensity workout with send your heart rate well above that. It's best to stick with brisk walking or a gentler aerobic workout.

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drsquid Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,577	actually apparently it is no longer not recommended. im big on working out. apparently it can increase blood flow to the uterus etc. i took a week off but then had to go back cause i felt crappy not working out. if you were active before then there is nothing to worry about and better for you post baby. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exe...gnancy/AN01560

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amielh Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 1,185	I trained throughout my pregnancy except near the end. I did cardio, weights and no contact boxing. It kept me fit and I had a healthy baby boy and lost nearly all the weight straight away! I never tracked my HB I just went with how I felt..

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