Exercise questions while pregnant..?

Question

ok im 4-5 weeks pregnant. before I got pregnant I was taking part in this basic training class at my gym..


its basically calistenics push ups ab work lunges squats. lots of core training....and running lots runnning..sprints etc...its 1hr 4x a week. is this ok to do. I only have 2 more weeks of the class left I really wanna finish. also I havent seen my doc yet I have an appt,,,so if anyone knows please tell me...

Answer 1

I would at least call the doctor and ask them if that much activity (and that kind of activity) is ok. I would think that ab workouts and strenuous workouts should be avoided. This is a very crucial time in your pregnancy so its important to play it safe. I know that exercise is alright - I just don't know how much and what kind of exercises are to be avoided. You should definitely ask for the advice of your ob/gyn - they will take your calls even if you have not seen them yet. I called them a few times with questions before my appointment.

Answer 2

You can do all areobic exercises until you feel you can no longer do it comfortably. As far as push ups and sit ups it's said it's not best to do any activity that brings your tummy close to the ground or crucnched while pregnante. There's a fear of tangling the cord around the baby's neck. I say finish the class but not the push ups or sit ups.

Answer 3

i wouldnt have a clue about how hard it is on ur body when your baby is developing but i do know that going for walks and doing exercise is very good for you it supposingly helps you have an easier birth ha i hope so anyway.. but i dont think to much would be too good.. i suppose ul have to ask ur doc

Answer 4

Check with your DR. My mom was doing Tia-kwan-do and kick boxing before she got prego and he Dr told her she could keep doing it all as long as she felt comfortable doing it. Everyone is different

Answer 5

you dont want to do any sort of excercises that works your stomach muscles just to be on the safe side x

Answer 6

not jolting, jumping or fast movements, would your gym instructer know if the workouts were suitable?

Answer 7

dont do push ups or anything that would work your stomach or put strain on it..