pregnancy workout

[mkulla]

HI Cathe, ( and educated crowd)
I am pregnant with my fifth child. I am an advanced home exerciser. I want to maintain my fitness level and my muslce tone during this pregnancy. I have been considering using exercise bands, instead of weights, because i thought they might be safer. What do you think?? Also, what do you recommend as far as a workout. Can I still do your DVD's including the IMAX as long as I modify when needed. Will intensity blasts increase my heart rate too much?????

Thanks
Mary

 

[wendymin72]

Hi Mary,

It is certainly very possible to maintain fitness and muscle tone during pregnancy while still being safe. I have read that weights/amount of weight you life is not an issue until it becomes naturally uncomfortable for you to work with. Ofcourse do not try to increase your weights beyond what you are used to while pregnant, but weight training is not UNSAFE as long as your body is used to it. Aside from that, modifications to keep heart rate from sky-rocketing and to keep work outs low impact once your belly starts to grow are important..as well as discontinuing supine position exercises after the first trimester. If you want to do those exercises, you may continue but they should be done on an incline.

I am no dr, but these are the guidelines I have been following and they have worked out fine for me!

You can always direct this to Sheila if you'd like a more professional opinnion as well.

Have a great work out!

~Wendy~
Due Date: 5/19/05

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