Plan to stay Fit while pregnant
I am 11 weeks pregnant now and my energy level is down. I usually have a blast of energy early in the morning and then it is just going down, down, down…. By 6 pm I am tired and ready to do nothing J.
Here are the changes I have noticed and I guess it is normal in my situation:
- Decrease of Aerobic capacity – cannot do HIT and long slow runs
- Increased rest periods between the weight exercises – cannot catch my breath
- Fast fatigue after 35-45 minutes of weight lifting
- Long recovery periods – up to three days muscle sore!!
My body is telling me that I need to find new training program and be more careful and considerable.
Here is my plan, please feel free to comment it:
Monday Morning: Yoga – 1 hr
Tuesday Morning: Whole body workout - 40 minutes
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday Morning: Whole body workout - 40 minutes
Friday: Pilates – 1 hr
Saturday and Sunday: Biking in the park or long and fast Ocean walks.
I know, it sounds like a low-active and low-impact workout program. But I hope I will be able to keep myself toned and flexible to be able to get back to my best shape and push the limits again before the end of this year.
Currently I am in search for two different Whole-body workouts that would be suitable for me and my growing belly. Let me know if you have some great ones. Share your experience of being Fit and Pregnant!
February 25, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Wow…havn’t seen you on hear in forever!!! Congrats by the way! How ya been? (other than wiped out
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February 25, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I am fine and ready to keep myself tight! How are you? I am glad to be back. You should really update your photos you have been consistent with workouts and your goals. So I believe you have something to show
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February 25, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Yaaaa…maybe. There is a reason I hide on the other side of camera though. I kinda have a problem w/ having my picture taken. Always have.
But your right. I do, I’ve made some gains. Thanks for noticing! 
This probably isn’t the best time for that right now though. I was away on buisness last week living out of a hotel room and resteraunts. I tried to eat healthy, but it’s pretty hard in that atmosphere. Plus last week was my off week. Probably not true, but I feel like it. Kinda feeling disgusting right now. Speaking of updating pics!!! You planning on it? 
Nothing like the glow of a mother-to-be!! 
How was Russia?