weights vs. cardio in pregnancy

[LisaMarie]

Hello! I'm 7 week along and have been doing A LOT of reading on the forums and elsewhere regarding fitness and pregnancy. I've been a tired lately so my workouts have been a little shorter and less intense over the past week or so, but I'm happy to be doing something.

I've generally found the best results when I focus a little more on weights than on cardio (avg 4hrs weights 2 hours cardio/week). Does anyone have insight on whether this generally holds true for pregnancy as well (as it relates to getting back into shape after delivery)?

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[melimcn]

LOL!
Well, I can tell you that I went into my pregnant with a "plan" to continue working out as I have been. For me, my results are best achieved with 3 days hard cardio, and 2 days TB weights...

I have found that my pregnant body has a different idea of what it's capable of doing! So these days, I'm doing mostly cardio and very little weight work.
I think every body here will tell you that all you can do is listen to you body and do what you can.

 

[morris]

ahhh, the best laid plans....

i think he fact you have the energy to workout is great. the hard thing about saying what is best for a pregnant body is being aboe to evaluate it. the thing is, you will gain weight and change shape, and that doesn't necessarily have anything to do with your workouts. i was shocked after having my first baby that even just a few days post delivery, my body looked more toned and cut - i think i had a lot of fluid that i shed fairly quickly. now i am 21 weeks with ds#2. i am still doing weights and cardio fairly aggressively, but just what is comfortable. i don't at all look defined or anything, but i feel fit. i think all you can do is what feels comfortable, and try to temper your expectations, especially regarding what you see in the mirror. i wish i could ban all mirrors

good luck