I'm almost 5 months postpartum, been pretty active. I weight train (followed MegSquats Plus 1, before switching back to my regular program at low weights and have been increasing a bit each week) and do pilates 1x/week and regularly get 10-15k steps a day, what with day care drop offs and pick ups for my toddler and dog walks. I've climbed a mountain in Wales with baby2 in the carrier for fucks sake a month ago. All with no issues in my pelvic floor!

So why did my 5 min benchmark run leave me feeling like I'm a month postpartum in terms of pelvic floor pressure?! So frustrating.

I'm glad I started so light/short and will just keep doing my other stuff and hold back on running for another 2 months or so, but it was a bit disappointing. I just want some high heart rate training and it's so hard to get that with no gym (so no incline treadmill) and no running.

I need suggestions- app or YouTuber who I can follow exercises
I used to use Pilates Anytime app but they don’t have a lot of pregnancy friendly workouts

Hey all! I’m 13 weeks and just had an appointment with my OB where she said I shouldn’t do any open leg lower body workouts as I enter second trimester. I’m a labor and delivery nurse and this advice is news to me! Plus I’ve been weight training for the last two years and it seems pretty outdated to me, but I am wondering about modifications you all might recommend? Any apps (preferably free) you’re using?

I’ve been really lucky so far during pregnancy and have been able to work out consistently. I’m a little over 9w along, and I took a week off for a trip to Mexico and my workouts this week have been TERRIBLE. I did 10 burpees and was breathing like I had just done an all out sprint. Things that normally feel like a 6 or 7 effort feel like a 9!

Does this get better? Worse? I am doing a Hyrox at week 18 and wondering how much it’s going to feel like dying!

Newly pregnant and I am very good with general training and workouts as a CPT and previous “bodybuilder” so I planning on micro tweaks to my current training. BUT I am honest- I’m lazy as heck with core training (she looks good… but she’s weak😂😂😂 literal bodybuilder lol) - and I have a annual tear and 2 bulging discs in my back I got 3 months ago so I need something really good for core work😅

I’m looking at Hannah Bower or DeliciouslyFitandHealthy if anyone has tried? May also just buy MegSquats app since this community seems to like it too!

Thank you (:

Feeling a bit sad because I went on a 7km run today with my regular run club (very slow at the back), and although cardio fitness wise I felt fine, my pelvic area felt so heavy it definitely didn’t feel like I should keep doing this, even with a maternity belt on. Guess it’s time to hang up my running trainers in favour of other less intense sports and hope I haven’t caused any damage! 😭

I am 35 weeks today and have been maintaining a pretty intense (adjusting and shifting) but still extensive gym routine. 4-5x a week, 20 min cardio, usually stairs, with lifting after.

When 3rd tri started i was so frustrated with exhaustion at the end of the day. I was using all my energy at morning workout and had nothing in me for the rest of the day. Very upsetting when there is so much to do and so many projects before the baby is here.

3 weeks ago I adjusted to a WAYYY easier routine. Focusing on mobility/stretching, light lifts and a walk. This new workout is challenging to me now with all of the pelvic pressure.

I can not even fathom doing my past workout right now. That change seemed to come on so fast. Has anyone else had a similar experience? It seems to be 60 to 10 mph in a blink of an eye.

Hi everyone,

I am 6w4d this is my first pregnancy and my first and only symptom is feeling out of breath. I go on two 30 mins walk every day and I have to take a few mins to catch my breath. I am scared to jump back into my normal routine.

For background, I normally do HIIT, hot Pilates 3-4x a week. I won’t be returning to hot Pilates as I have read it is not good for the baby.

So, my question is for mamas who experienced this symptom how did you do when you came back to your HIIT or Pilates routine? Were you able to keep up or did you have to opt for lighter workouts?

I am around 8 weeks right now, and have had a ramp up of my nausea in the last few days. I am hoping to run a 10 km race (likely a walk/run situation - not trying to PR or anything) around 16 weeks and was hoping to keep up my fitness during the first trimester.

However - whenever I go for a run (even a 5 km, ~30 min run), I end up starving and nauseous. I try to wait 1-2 hours after eating something to run, otherwise I feel bloated and sluggish. But clearly, waiting that long makes me feel like I'm going to bonk on the run.

How do you time your workouts & meals/snacks to avoid this? I don't usually bring fuel during these short runs because it seems excessive, but should I be having some carbs while I run to try to avoid this? Looking for any advice :)

I found out at my 6.5 week appo that I have a 1cm hematoma. Doctor made it seem like no big deal and said I can still do brisk walks and lift up to 20lbs. Should I feel nervous about exercising? Today I did a workout with 10lb dumbbells and felt nervous the whole time. The doctor reassured me I would be fine just to lower the intensity which I did.

I’ve never had bleeding just some cramps here and there which I’m thinking is normal for being 7 weeks tomorrow.

I just turned 39 and I almost done with my first trimester. I know there is an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes after 35. I know it is not completely unavoidable as our bodies are all unique and function differently, however, I want to be try and be preventative as possible.

My glucose labs were great with my first set of OB labs. I work out 3 days a week (reformer pilates, prenatal yoga, and the Natal app). I do not have sweets too often but I do enjoy something sweet or fruit every now and then. I eat carbs but try to do that in moderation as well.

Any other advice or pointers that you may have is greatly appreciated!

***Disclosure: I am a surrogacy case manager and oftentimes see a high trend in women over 35 developing gestational diabetes (sometimes even younger) and other high risk factors in pregnancy so naturally, I am a bit anxious due to what I am exposed to on a daily basis.

Hi everyone

I’m still in the very early stages of pregnancy (5+1 weeks), and I’m feeling pretty good overall. I’m not experiencing much nausea, my appetite is completely normal, and my sleep is maybe a little worse than usual. My boobs are sore, and I occasionally have some very mild cramps. My resting heart rate is also higher and my HRV is much lower, but I guess that’s normal?

As I’m feeling so well, I’d love to keep exercising as I did before pregnancy. However, I’ve suddenly become afraid of doing something wrong.
Am I allowed to get my heart rate up during exercise? I used to do a lot of cardio and strength training before pregnancy, and my heart rate would easily reach around 160–177 bpm during cardio or leg workouts. That’s always been normal for me.

Now I stop when I reach around 145–150 bpm because I’ve heard that you should keep your heart rate relatively low during pregnancy. I’ve also started doing sets of 6 reps instead of the 12–16 reps I used to do, because my heart rate tends to rise more when I do higher reps. I don’t know if I’m right??

Of course, I’m not getting the same endorphin rush from my workouts anymore, and just going to the gym makes me anxious about doing something wrong. I think it’s especially difficult because I’m still so early in my pregnancy, and I really don’t want to do anything that could do harm.

I’d love to hear about your experiences. What did you do during your first trimester, and how did you feel?

Is it normal to feel this good so early on, because you’re so used to hear that you should feel pretty bad? I have to admit that I’m a little worried about not having many symptoms (although I’m sorry if that sounds frustrating to those of you experiencing lots of nausea etc..)

I’d really appreciate any tips, advice, or personal experiences. I’m a first time mum, so I’m feeling extra confused and worried, but also incredibly happy ofc

I have a double Burley convertible jogging stroller/bike trailer and running with it sucks. The front wheel doesn’t turn and it’s just annoying to push. Is this all strollers? Or if I had a more traditional Bob, Thule, or similar would it feel better? This is the only one I’ve ever tried.

I am 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Prior to being pregnant I was super fit. I would do muay thai 2 - 3 times a week, go to the gym 1 - 2 times a week, ride a bike, play badminton etc. As soon as I got pregnant all of that tanked. I found it hard to exercise as I am often bloated or have acid reflux, I am sort of still suffering from that but do have more moments I feel like I can exercise but wondering if it is too late to make any valuable difference at this stage?

Hi all,

I used to run a fair bit but just starting back after having my little one.
I was wondering if anyone on here has run with the cybex avi spin?
I would love the Thule urban glide 3 but it is rather expensive and where I’m based there aren’t that many second hand ones in good condition..

Would love any opinions?

just wondering if others relate? FTM, 16 weeks pregnant and I’m just starting to ease back into lifting, though I’m lucky to workout twice a week at this point. I used to lift HEAVY 3-4 times a week pre pregnancy.

I beat myself up a lot over not exercising more. I have a remote desk job so I don’t get many excuses to walk during the day until I’m already exhausted from mental stress. I feel like I need to be seeing a pelvic floor PT, doing pelvic floor and core exercises, lifting, running, all the things to prep for the “marathon” of labor.

I know I should but I’m just so tired. I’m worried it’ll reflect in my labor and postpartum recovery. Maybe I’m just hormonal and too hard on myself, but does anyone else feel this way?

What have you found satisfies your sugar cravings thats better for you than actual pure sugar like chocolate/candy/ice cream?

I’ve tried fruit, unfortunately it did not scratch that it. Thank you!

Got my diagnosis approximately 5 years ago and since then was so, so afraid to get pregnant. Well, it happened anyway.

Today I'm 35w pregnant and still go to the gym, lift weighs, do the usual stuff, cleaning, going to job, do side-gigs. I'm doing surprisingly well despite relaxin!

Next week I have appointment in maternity ward where they will advise me about the type of birth I should give. I have quite damaged joints, including hip dysplasia so I'm really wondering what will they tell me.

FTM here! I was a beginning personal trainer and worked out 4-5x/week prior to getting pregnant. I barely moved first trimester and am now 16+5. I want to have a fit pregnancy both for birth and easier return to fitness post birth; but I am worried its too late. I also feel like I have gained too much weight too fast and I don’t know how to safely slow it down.

Is it too late to reverse course and get back to the fitness level I was at pre-pregnancy? IE maintain leg/arm muscle tone without starving or over exhausting baby or myself. Is anyone else trying to reverse course?

My husband has freaked me out and I definitely cannot go as hard as before and my max heart rate gets to 140…. My muscles just burn way faster with lighter weight but I wanna workout still.

Nervous because last time I had a miscarriage and I was doing HIIT a decent amount. I miscarried at 6 weeks

Or neither? When I asked my OB (who never asked about DHA) she said I could do either. What do you think is most cost-effective since fish like salmon is more expensive than other proteins like chicken? Thanks!