Exercise in pregnancy
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Topic: Exercise in pregnancy
Posted By: Mookey
Subject: Exercise in pregnancy
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 9:29am
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I'd like some help with ideas for exercising in the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. I'd love to go swimming, but am just getting over my 3rd cold of this pregnancy, and my Dr has put me on an inhaler as I was getting short of breath. I've sprained me wrist, so pilates and yoga are out, and it's way too cold to walk by the time I get home at night. So what did/would you all do? ------------- http://www.cushytush.co.nz - |
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 9:40am
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What about using some of the cardio equipment at a gym? e.g. bikes (you wouldn't need to use your wrists/arms) and the treadmill. Although it's probbaly not worth joining a gym now but some do offer concession passes for single visits. Perhaps you could walk on the weekends instead? Or do an exercise video at home?
Sorry, that's probably no help but I can't think of anything else  -------------    
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Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 9:45am
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Could you hire an exercycle for the remainder of your pregnancy - would also be good for the first few weeks after. they are pretty gentle on the body and have the benefit of being able to monitor your heart rate. Also, they are at home so you dont have to go anywhere and can do it in front of the tv. -------------  
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Posted By: Konagirl
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 12:28pm
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And the cross-trainer at the gym might work. ------------- Angel babies Mar '04, Oct '08 and Sep '09. |
Posted By: Mookey
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 12:31pm
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We have our own cross-trainer, and I could use that, but with getting short of breath through having this cold, I don't want to do anything too strenuous, as I don't want to have to keep puffing on my inhaler. I will use the cross trainer when the cold has gone, but I guess until then, I'll just have to take it easy. Thanks for your suggestions so far! :) ------------- http://www.cushytush.co.nz - |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 12:36pm
| What about swimming? I loved going for a light swim it was great to take the weight off and it was light exercise without getting heart rate up high but I'm not sure how that would be on your wrist |
Posted By: Mookey
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 12:42pm
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I can't really go swimming due to my cold, and think I'll probably end up with another one if I go swimming when this cold has gone. This is my 3rd cold this pregnancy. I'd love to be able to go swimming, but yeah, could give me more problems with my wrist too! ------------- http://www.cushytush.co.nz - |
Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 3:19pm
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A swiss ball is great low impact exercise. You can get them cheap off Trademe and use them at home. Pretty simple exercise, you can sit on it while on Oh Baby!! ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |