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"This is great! When I was pregnant with my first child, I tried to do the 140 bpm and was not able to get a good workout. You know how you want o be extra cautious, especially with the first! Then, with my second pregnancy, I had been jogging before I knew I was pregnant, so I just kept it up. It worked out great, I stopped jogging at 27 weeks, but kept walking that same distance, until birth. With my first pregnancy I feel that I gained extra weight since I did not exert as much energy. Glad this was brought up!" -- SHAREBEAR042001 - 3/10/2012 4:51:05 PM
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"I am so glad to finally see someone giving advise based on CURRENT research. The 140 BPM was an experiment done in the 80's on an animal and does not take into consideration the many physiological differences that humans have during pregnancy." -- ATHERIANOS - 1/16/2012 12:37:33 AM
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"Discuss your health history with your medical provider to find out if you have any fitness restrictions during this pregnancy." -- SAMANTHABABYFIT - 9/7/2011 2:27:29 PM
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"I am 4 weeks pregnant and I used to do workouts 4 times a week but I had an abortion 5 months ago and worrying to continue my workout!!!" -- FARNAZKN - 9/6/2011 3:13:45 PM
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"In my 19th week & have heavy & under breathing probs many time during the day after I eat or pee. It's wise to make your GP aware of your symptoms as they happen. Also struggling with brain harrasments...hallucinations & sharp pain in the head. Mood swings are norm; talking intelligently with the spouse or loved ones is important. Truth can ease any abnormal emotional or mental state minipulating cruption. Visit www.motherrisk.com for any info on help!" -- SBLIGHT - 7/9/2011 4:57:36 PM
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"This is good news, as I attend the gym and love to exercise, I have carried on using my personal trainer and we work out steadily. When I work on my own I have gone over 140 a couple of times and panicked in case I'm harming the baby. I was using a 5KG weight and a bosu to balance on at the time. I just love feeling strong.
Good news for those 1st trimester girlies out there! It does get easier, you will have more energy and less sickness in the 2nd trimester. I'm 20 weeks pregnant.
Great article!!" -- THOMO71 - 5/12/2011 10:22:44 AM
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"I am just 5th week pregnancy, and I still feel tired and I can't excercise and do my normal workout 3 times per week. Now I just practise yoga and listen to my body. I hope so I will start some cardio very soon. Now I just relax and do what I always haven't time to do. Enjoy my special time. It's so great!" -- APGFITNESS - 4/11/2011 9:57:08 AM
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"I am 6 months today. I am in the last month of my 2nd trimester. I can't believe how time has flown by. I am still doing walk at home walking program is simple and still intense enough to get a good workout. I love them. they helped keep me in good shape since I found out I am pregnant. I also do strength training and Yoga three times a weeks. I love my yoga dvd it helps to relax me and gives a calm sense and peace of mind. I only have 4 months to go and I am so excited. One thing I have found out with my body is that if I don't exercise I feel tired all the time and not just the normal pregnancy tired. Exercise helps put me in a better mood, take away the aches and pains I feel and also help my legs to not get so cramped up when I am resting and taking it easy. Plus this is a program that my husband is ok with me doing and he doesn't worry about me over doing it." -- ABUNDAT - 1/17/2011 9:46:12 AM
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"LCDACAMPOS are you still doing the Cardio X and Plyometrics vidoes also? I am currently 14 weeks pregnant and have also continued P90X lean version but I have not been doing the Cardio X and Plyometrics vidoes for fear of my heart rate being to high for an extended amount of time." -- DMICHLEN - 11/2/2010 7:19:12 AM
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"I am 30 weeks now and still do P90x, lean version. I love it. I do my pull ups using the chair, chair deep, biceps, and my lovely Yoga every Sunday. Of course I have my heart rate monitor to keep track.
I'm more conscious about drinking more water and that helps me to get through." -- LCDACAMPOS - 10/8/2010 10:13:57 AM
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"I am eight months now and All I have done is a lot of walking is there any thing that I can do now." -- MHOLDEN88 - 9/29/2010 8:16:51 PM
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"I am 30 weeks and still doing Turbo Jam 5 days a week for about 45 min/day. I feel great--waaaay more energy than with my last pregnancy wehre I didn't exercise at all and gained 60+ lbs. Plus according to my ultrasound, my baby is doing better than good, with excellent blood flow and everything working superbly." -- BESTLIFE1979 - 9/12/2010 5:36:13 PM
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"Before i fell pregnant with my first son i worked out every single day.. mostly running up and down stairs for 30 mins. When i found out i was pregnant i still did that but it caused me pain in the tummy for some reason. so i stopped that and walked it. I felt sleepy alot (not tired). and when i gave birth i lost all the weight i had gained except i kilo that i walked off in a month. :D" -- BALLOUTAA - 5/10/2010 4:53:56 PM
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"I am a fitness instructor, and I swam everyday with my first child 3km of proper training. everyday, and I ran with my second child, up to 6 months, and I still did my resistance training, and lots of walking.
With my 3rd child, I taught more fitness classes, ranging from high to low impact, step, defencersize, [like martial arts and boxing, ] and I was teaching body pump, right up to night before my youngest was born.
All 3 pregnancies consisted of 24 hr morning sickness, so I had trouble eating anything. I still had 3 beautiful healthy children all of which loved the sport or exercise I did when I was pregnant. They were drawn to and had talent in the areas I trained when I was pregnant. I found that a bit spooky. Especially my first was a superb swimmer and made the state team. With more training she could have made the Olympics her coach said, but gave up when she went to High School. My last child loves everything and is good at whatever he chooses.
I always checked my heart rate, with the perceived exertion test, and rested when I needed it that day.
All three times, I was exercising in the room, the day after I gave birth, with physio exercises, to get back into shape quicker, and feel like myself again. Even after the c section with my last one, as he turned around the night before and wrapped the cord around his neck.
That was an event. The feeling of him turning all night into his position, to be born head first , what a night. By being fit and healthy, I recovered quicker.
They are all healthy ,happy children.
" -- KYSTEMPLE - 3/10/2010 7:08:34 AM
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"Before my first pregnancy to my son Ethan i used to train 4 times a week Thai Boxing and some weight training. I stopped all that when i caught and went for slow walks along the prom once or twice a week. I suffered terrible morning sickness, aneamic, low blood pressure etc stayed in bed a lot. I put on 5.5 stone!!70 pounds and lost only 9 pounds after the birth. It took 15 months to get off the weight. Im in my second pregnancy and am 5 months gone i have been running 3 times a week for 45 mins with 3 minute walks every 10 mins and i have only put on 3 pounds and i have not suffered any health problems so far, have bags more energy than the first pregnancy and seem to be a lot healthier than first time round. I had a week off to go to butlins and started to feel like the first time round, as soon as i came home i got back to the routine and feel fine again, exercise is definately more beneficial to you and i go over the 140." -- 457AMIE - 3/10/2010 6:44:50 AM
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"This excersise thing has me puzzled. I have always been in shape but now I get signs that I am overdoing it (i.e.heart racing, needing a nap when I get home) but yet I don't feel like I am overdoing it. Do you think this has anything to do with my calorie intake?" -- EASTCOAST217 - 1/24/2010 10:57:53 AM
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"I run with a heartbeat monitor that averages 146 but can peak at 154. I am 4 months. Sometimes my hear rate rises when I feel fine. The conversation technique makes more sense, which is the same rule used for anyone starting a workout program. So happy I can keep running!" -- JENNCAP9 - 1/12/2010 8:38:05 PM
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"i did the step for 45 minutes through my whole pregnancy and just modified it as i got bigger. My son is 10 years old now and when he was born the doctor said he was the healthiest baby she had ever seen! so go for it...just listen to your body..." -- HERNAMI - 8/6/2009 10:06:08 PM
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"ok 2 weeks before i becamed pregnant i joined a work out place , am fit altough i havent been working out that often, doing 45 mins on th elyptical , precor to be exact or climb master is ok , i dotn feel like dying so i am not inbad shape , but i am puzzled to know what t do i live in bolivia a country w very traditional aproaches when it comes to pregnancy , i want to continue working out i am nto lfting weights just doing my 40 min cardio 6 times a day but is this ok , countless sites say no if u havent work out before which 2 weeks prior to finding out doent cut it ,,, so now what do i do
please advice
" -- RENEEROMANO - 7/19/2009 9:49:40 AM
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"My doctor said it was actually good for the baby to exercise; so I still do my boot-camp classes; however, I have modified it a bit.. and I remain hydrated by constantly drinking water. Also, I no longer lift heavy weights.. just to be on the safe side." -- NPRATER - 3/11/2009 4:45:07 PM
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"I started a personal training class a week before I found out I was pregnant. At first I was terrified that the intensity of my work outs would have a negative affect on my pregnancy. I have learned a lot since then, and I agree that keeping your heart rate at or below 140 is the safest approach, I am also a strong believer that your personal fitness level also has a lot to do with it. You do not want to do anything extremely challenging for your fitness level, although I do believe you can do more than someone who has not been exercising on a regular basis." -- SBRUSH - 3/10/2009 6:15:36 PM
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"I'm currently doing a Personal Trainer course and have just been taught that you shouldn't go above 140BPM as the body will prioritise the mother over the baby and this could mean the baby not getting enough oxygen etc. I'd been running and going way over that (but comfortably) until I heard the reasoning, which has caused me to be far more careful. It's really hard to keep training at a decent intensity if that's what you've been told. ACOG published that ruling in 1994 which is a long time ago. I'd like to know what their current standing on this issue is and what other medical bodies think.
Tracey -mother of Ava 3, Mya 2 and bump 25 weeks" -- TRACOIR - 3/10/2009 10:11:23 AM
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"You should always talk with your medical provider regarding exercise limitations and recommendations during pregnancy since they know your medical and pregnancy history best. Many woman are permitted to run throughout their pregnancy, while others have to limit as pregnancy progresses due to minor complications or risks. Check with your medical provider for specific recommendations." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 3/10/2009 9:46:42 AM
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"I read that you cant run whilst pregnant, cos of the impact , not only on your joints ,but also can cause you placenta to detach????" -- STEPHANY83 - 3/10/2009 5:49:09 AM
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"Everyone is different. Yet, I think for most hitting 140bpm comes very quickly. I invested in a wrist heart monitor for my runs. It has been a wonderful help to maintain a healthy HR. I also measure my exersion by talking periodically- even to myself- to make sure I am not over-doing it. I love working out while pregnant. The bigger you get the quicker the increase in HR. So I just slow myself down a little.
Stay active girls!!!!" -- MAMAMIA12 - 2/6/2009 6:27:39 PM
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"This article was quite helpful. I ran at the gym the other day and found my heart rate had reached 160, even while jogging at a comfortable, yet challenging pace. When I walked for twenty minutes to finish off my workout, my HR hovered around 140. It's nice to know that I don't have to worry about that heart rate limit--women are different! I was starting to get concerned that all I could ever do while pregnant was walk!" -- LAURENVS - 12/10/2008 1:52:13 PM
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"The average heartrate for women is about 73. According to physicans
if it hits 100 you should go to the emergancy room, so this is quite an
interesting article. On top of that I have Atrial Septal Defect so even walking up and down the stairs my lips turn blue. I think that every woman has a different medical history especially when its heart related. The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor if you have any questions about excercises. You should never ever excercise to
the point of blue lips." -- MOMMI17 - 11/29/2008 8:21:09 PM
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"I have been involved in the martial arts for 3 years and had to stop during my first trimester. I am now back to training and my instructor is modifying some of my routine. I would say with kicking, don't try to get as high as you did before you were pregnant. Keep it to a low base and make sure that you stay hydrated throughout your routine. As for the ab part of it, that you should consult with your doctor. I have not been doing any ab training at all, but the kicking does call for some of these muscles. Good luck." -- WINNICKC - 3/10/2008 9:29:51 PM
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"Just a "little" FYI from my experience:
I have found running with walk breaks to be very beneficial. The program I have been following is by Jeff Galloway (jeffgalloway.com). I am about 6 weeks pregnant right now, but ran a marathon in 2006 & a 1/2 marathon in October 2007 with a run/walk plan. I have continued to follow this plan & just monitor my heart rate. I was running for 9 minutes & then walking for 1 minute, but now I've been watching my heart rate & when it starts getting to high, I walk & then when it gets to around 135, I start running again. Of course, I'm not running like I was, but it still seems to be a better workout than just walking & good if you're used to running & don't want to stop.
My dr. said to keep my heartrate around 140, but just to make sure I could carry on a conversation." -- LEXISMOMMA - 11/26/2007 2:11:37 PM
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"Thank you for this terrific article! I am one of the lucky ones whose dr supports exercise during pregnancy, but so many women get bad advice from care providers or well meaning friends and relatives. Thank you for dispelling the myths and educating women about appropriate exercise during pregnancy. I enjoyed yesterday's run and today's weight training class and will continue to do so as long as I can!" -- PUGZMAMA - 9/6/2007 8:48:36 AM
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"I am 27 and am 8 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child and have been doing taebo and gliding routines 5 days a week for the past 6 months. I know I need to pay attention to balance and stretching the bigger I get, but I am curious about whether the kicking and abdominal work is safe for the baby. I just got back into really good shape (my youngest is 11 months) and am fearful of getting out of my routine. Does anyone have any ideas?" -- FELITTLEGUY - 8/3/2007 10:15:33 PM
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"I am still in the beginning stages of "trying" to get pregnant. I am so worried about losing my exercise routine. All the comments and articles are really helpful. It is nice to know we can still be fit and pregnant." -- JENBREDEL - 5/15/2007 5:01:20 PM
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"I am now 26 weeks pregnant and have been running for years. Prior to the pregnancy, I averaged 6-10 miles at 7-8 minute miles everyday for the past 6 years. I now run 4-5 miles and average 8-10 minute miles. It feels good to keep running and as long as you listen to your body and take more rest days per week, it keeps you healthy in body and mind!" -- TRISHAKELLOGG - 3/10/2007 8:18:56 PM
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"Ugh, my (regular) doctor told me at the first appointment to keep my heart rate below 120 BPM... I think she was just misquoting the 140 BPM number. I can get up to 120 BPM just by walking fast. Also, I get up to 150 BPM just by jogging gently. I wish I would have known this sooner, before I quit running for 3 weeks. Now I feel like I can't get back into it. But maybe I can as long as I'm careful. I've been running regularly for a few years now." -- ANN_MARIE - 2/21/2007 5:55:39 PM
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"I wish I'd known all this info about running before. I stopped running out of fear of miscarriage with all the bumping. I switched to walking fast and I've been doing everyday for an hour -hour and a half. I'm now in week 34 and feel great although I must confess that most of the time I wish I was running cause walking is sometimes boring!" -- MARIABLANCO - 2/8/2007 12:42:24 PM
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"I read a post asking where the information about the new guidelines were. You can go to the following address; http://bjsportmed.com/cgi/content/
full/37/1/6
which summarizes the new findings." -- SCHU1276 - 12/18/2006 9:55:40 PM
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"I am almost 7 months and still running. I feel great and my weight gain isn't out of control. I found the Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy to be a great resource. It gives you a month by month run down on what to expect and lets you know what is normal while running and pregnant. I have also found some great articles on exercise and pregnancy on the American College of Sports Medicine website.
I wish more health care professionals were up on the current research for exercise and pregnancy.
" -- STACI1 - 12/11/2006 5:53:06 AM
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"I hear so many different things regarding exercise and pregnancy. I am 26 weeks and still doing the same exercises I was doing before pregnancy if not MORE with cardio. I've told my OB what I've been doing and how much, and she says that it's just fine. She even ran until her NINTH month!! I've had no problems so far, and don't really foresee any. I'm 6 months and beyond and still in great shape. You still can't really tell I'm pregnant. I don't pay a lot of attention to how fast my heart rate is. If I'm overexerting myself, I slow down. Easiest way to do it. Some days I have to do a lot less than others, but as long as you keep things like that in mind you'll be fine!! :)" -- HEMIJAY9 - 11/17/2006 1:08:51 AM
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"I had never run over a 10k. I average about 2-3 miles every other day (9 minute mile typically). I have been training for a long race for about a month and did 11.3 miles last weekend. I was scheduled to run a 1/2 marathon yesterday (13.1) (the same day we found out we were pregnant) but my husband made me stop at 5miles even though I was only doing a 10 minute mile and was VERY comfortable with my exertion level. Do you think I could have continued at that pace or was it wise to stop as I am only two weeks pregnant. Can i do long runs later in my pregnancy?" -- MATKINS98 - 10/9/2006 12:27:38 PM
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"Finally an answer to my question.. I worked out hard prior to my pregnancy, running 4-6 miles a day and 45 min of weights 4x a week. When I found out I was pregnant I started using a heart rate montior to be sure my heart rate didnt exceed 140bpm. My normal running pace was 6.3 mph..but in order for me not to exceed 140bpm I was forced to slow down to 5.3mph which is somewheres between a fast walk and a crawling jog. I was miserable and my body ached to just run! I also cut my mileage back to 2.5-3 miles. I heard all sorts of nonsense between docs in my office and members at the gym. I listened to my body and did what I felt I could handle and what was not excessive. I was constantly torn about was I doing harm or was I actually doing something beneficial. Now I know differently. I will no longer panic if my heart rate pushes 140 and will instead listen to how I feel and use the rating of percieved excertion." -- SAMESKIE - 9/6/2006 6:35:23 AM
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"I was really taken back when I read this article. I am 24 weeks pregnant and have really cut back on my workout intensity due to the fact that everything I have read so far says that pregnant women should not get their heart rate above 140 bpm. My doctor has told me this as well, along with a whole bunch of other do's and don't's. I am constantly worrying about what I should and shouldn't be doing because of all of the stuff I read and hear and it really irritates me when I find that a lot of the stuff is not all that valid. I think worrying and being stressed out all the time is probably worse for the baby than half the things on the "don't" list! I appreciate babyfit clearing up some of this information and really giving some good explanations for things." -- SLW031780 - 9/4/2006 10:36:30 PM
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"I recommend the book: "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" by James Clapp III. M.D. if you want to research to topic of exercise and intensity." -- RACHEL_BABYFIT - 8/16/2006 9:58:35 AM
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"Unless your personal physician advices against exercising at a rate above 140 due to your pregnancy condition, and assuming he or she is aware of the latest 2002 ACOG Guidelines for Exercise During Pregnancy, keeping the rate under 140 bpm is not a current recommendation. Patients are advised to follow the “talk test” to determine exercise intensity. If one can comfortably speak during exercise, this intensity level is moderate.
" -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 8/16/2006 8:13:21 AM
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"The article said that it's o.k. to get your heart rate up over 140 but my doctor gave me a bunch of recent articles saying 140 is the target heart rate. I haven't read anywhere but this website that over 140 is good. I work out regularly so if I can up it, I'm excited but leary b/c this is the only article I've read saying it's o.k. Why isn't there more recent articles publicizing this fact???? Are there any other places I can research this?" -- RICHTER - 8/15/2006 11:09:19 PM
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"I was hitting the cardio pretty hard before I found out I was pregnant and I like it, but was afraid to continue until I talked to my doctor and my appt is a month off, so this article gave me the confidence to continue, but maybe take it down a notch!!
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"This is a good article because I have been exercising but I don't want to over do it. Yesterday I told my doctor my concern and she gave me the same answer!" -- EMUNIZ - 3/28/2006 12:34:30 PM
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"any kind of activity is great just know what your body is telling you and listen to it..." -- LACEFACE - 12/8/2005 8:03:54 PM
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