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12-10-2012 at 8:00 PM
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Okay ladies research time.

Im feeling lazy as crap so i figured getting into a workout routine is a perfect way to get in/stay in shape, reduce future weight gain, and give me more energy.

 

Was thinking Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown  Level One- or 30 day shred Level one ( modifying the ab excursuses with various arm and legs exercise?

 

Thoughts? Any workouts that you did or recommend? I want something not boring and that will give me some burn, but not hurt baby! 


 
12-10-2012 at 8:26 PM
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I think you are amazing I have a hard time making it through either of those workouts not pregnant but my tired butt would die if I tried it now. Good for you!


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12-10-2012 at 8:32 PM
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Unless you normally workout similar to these workouts, I don't think it's a good idea to start a strenuous workout when you are pregnant. Women who regularly exercise before pregnancy can usually continue their routine during pregnancy, but most doctors would not recommend starting something new. I would ask your doctor before doing anything like that.

ETA: Maybe start with daily walks? 


 
12-10-2012 at 8:43 PM
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If you have not been doing the 30 day shred already I would not start it now. Level 1 does not mean its easy. From what I read high intensity workouts are not recommended. What to Expect: the workout just got released on DVD. Maybe check that out?

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12-10-2012 at 8:49 PM
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I bought a dvd from target called fit pregnancy, they have different DVDs for each trimester, and one for post partum. I just did it this morning. I like that they accomidate your belly, and work out spefically with a pregnant woman in mind. The first trimester was pretty easy though, if you have been working out. Just stick at the same level you were at before pregnancy.If you are only starting to work out fit mama is a good one. I have the 30 day shred, it is a good one as well. I started it a few years ago when I went from no exercise to starting and the first time I did it was killer. Don't go from nothing, or only occasional work outs, to 30 day shred.

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12-10-2012 at 8:59 PM
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Both of those are a bad idea if you haven't been working out. A pregnancy related one would be a better bet. Check with your hospital or where ever you can take child birth classes. Ours has pregnancy workout classes as well.

 



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12-10-2012 at 9:48 PM
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My doc recommended prenatal yoga.
Id probably stick to prenatal workouts. Im assuming theyd be geared towards what we should and shouldnt do.
If you normally workout than its usually ok to continue. But if you dont then i dont recommend anything crazy.
Walking is also good. I wish i didnt get so out of breath!

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12-11-2012 at 12:44 AM
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I have been doing Jillian Michaels for about 8 months now. At first I was doing the Shred 6 days a week but eventually got to a more realistic schedule of 4 times a week and then the last couple months, 3 times a week. I have only worked out once since I found out I was KU and then the MS/fatigue hit. I'm thinking of getting back to it because my last 2 pregnancies, I have gained 60 and 45 lbs, respectively :/ my doctor was never concerned about it, since I'm normally thin and fit but I'd really like to try to avoid that weight gain this time!

I'm just not sure if I have the energy or motivation to do it yet and I'm not sure if I should do the shred since its been about a month since last exercising.

I'm thinking I will do level one of the Shred and modify with exercises that are less intense from some of her other videos. I also think I'll modify some of the cardio.

I do think its safe to exercise, but you need to talk to your doctor. I really like using the structure of Jillian's workouts and you could maybe use that and modify as you see fit.

Good luck!
 
12-11-2012 at 5:23 AM
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Well if you want a fun workout you could always to Zumba. I teach Zumba classes and now that I am pregnant I cut back to just one class a week. It won't be quite as intense as Jillian.
 
12-11-2012 at 6:30 AM
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I really enjoyed the pregnancy workouts by Lindsay Brin. She has a video for each trimester and they are modified for easy, medium, hard. I also liked the Denise Austin one.  

I would not start a strenuous workout now. You can start working out, just start very, very slowly! 

Prenatal yoga is also great, but cardio is also important.  


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12-11-2012 at 7:51 AM
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It all depends on what you were doing before you got pregnant.  I've been running for years, and although I have stopped training for that marathon, I still run, and continue my XT.  I have cut my running back to no more than 45 minutes, mostly becuase of the potential for dehydration and have made modifiations to my Yoga that were recommended by my doctor and instructor (some to help align and strengthen the pelvis in preperation for later on).  I have stopped rowing, but now do two swimming sessions a week rather than one.

But everyone else is right.  You should talk to your doctor if you are starting anything new!

The key is to not let your core body temperature rise and to keep your heartrate down in the "low/moderate" range (I highly recommend wearing a hearrate monitor). You should be able to carry on a conversation and not break into a sweat. And stop the very second you feel lightheaded, out of breath or nauseous.  Also do not skimp on the warm-up, cool-down and your stretching.

Good luck! And fitness is only 30% of the equation, be sure to eat healthy.  That plays a much bigger role in controlling weight gain.


 


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