Exercise in Pregnancy
Ok so lets be honest, is anyone actually doing any????
I haven't done a thing since I found out I was pregnant and really wish I was. They say if you keep fit through your pregnancy you will be more prepared for labour.... apparently?!?!
Being a mummy already makes it really hard to find time and my DH works long hours so it's not like I can pop to the gym in the evenings!
So, anybody have any ideas how to keep fit?
I haven't done a thing since I found out I was pregnant and really wish I was. They say if you keep fit through your pregnancy you will be more prepared for labour.... apparently?!?!
Being a mummy already makes it really hard to find time and my DH works long hours so it's not like I can pop to the gym in the evenings!
So, anybody have any ideas how to keep fit?
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Have you thought about pregnancy yoga? I think you can get a very good dvd that you could do at home. It is supposed to be fab for getting the body (and mind) ready to cope with labour better.
I will be getting this when I get paid.
I started Yoga just before I fell pregnant. I have one to one tuition every fortnight and then can do my own in between. Found it great, I must admit I need to do more on my own time but its great for the legs and back.
i also do some yoga when i find time, aka when my husband is on lates... i do tara lee shes lovely and its so relaxing it doesnt feel like exercise!
have u thought about swimming? my local swimming pool so free swimming for pregnant ladies too so its a bargain
This time I am worried I'm not doing enough. I'm not working - very long story - so that is a whole lot of running around that I'm not doing, like you m2be, my OH works long hrs (like today when he left the house at 6.30am and still isn't back at 9.15pm), so I can't do the swimming that I would love to do. I should be doing an exercise DVD, but I'm that knackered from being pg, looking after my 18-month old (who was up for good at 4.45am today...) & looking after a house that I collapse come my son's bedtime (or iron, cook etc...).
So I'm doing nothing ATM except light walking, housework & running round after my son...
Need to get a**e in gear I think...
Xx
Ruth - our lives sound the same. My DH left at 5.45 this morning and the earliest he will get home is 7 but more likely 9!!! It makes doing anything let alone exercise in the evening impossible!!
I have found a local pregnancy yoga class but they just do 6 week course so with christmas in the middle I'm not sure what's the best time to do them? Any recommendations?
All of the swimming clubs near us are members only which is rubbish as I would have to pay 50/60 pounds each month and they don't even have specific pregnancy classes like aquanatal!! So rubbish!!!
But you are inspiring me girls so keep it up!!!!
I have found that I've put less weight on so far that I did with DD, which I'm attributing to running after her. I do find it difficult to fit in exercise though, with work and life in general, but aiming for twice a week from now on, having only managed it a few times so far! x