Showing posts with label pregnancy workout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy workout. Show all posts

Friday, May 18, 2012

Resolution Update (week 2)

So I started my new resolution with 2 workouts and felt pretty good about them. But then I started to have some light cramping that scared me a little. It wasn't anything that made me think "I should go to the doctor" or "something isn't right", but just enough uncomfortableness to make me think I was pushing myself too hard. Which SUCKS. Other than feeling crampy, I felt amazing after those workouts. It felt good GREAT to get my body moving again. Needless to say, I put off working out this week until I would see my doctor for my monthly prenatal appointment. She said it's probably just growing pains (although I know this is different that regular ol' round ligament pains, because joy of joys I've been experiencing those too), she took a urine sample just to be on the safe side, but didn't seem overly concerned.
I'm concerned about everything though. That's what a preemie mom does as soon as she finds out she's pregnant again; she worries about all the things that could happen and prays that her little one holds on tight for at least 37 weeks.
So I can't push myself, but I can't lay on the couch with my feet up for the next 24 (give or take) weeks either. Any helpful suggestions or exercises I could/should try?? I'm game for most anything.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Pregnancy Workouts (May)

Ok - I'm making a resolution to myself to have a healthier pregnancy this time around. I want to aim to workout at least 3 times a week. I'm going to track my monthly workouts here with the dates, to make me accountable. Please feel free to join me in these short workouts (I'll try to post more with just bodyweight exercises for those of you with no equipment), comment if you like it or not and if you have any input, please share!
Week1, Day1: 20 mins stationary bike (prog1), 10 reps X5 - bicep curl to press (w/ 5lbs each hand), squats, overhead tricep extensions (w/ 10lbs kettlebell)
Wk 1, Day2: 5 miles/8km stationary bike (res1-3), 50 pushups, 50 lunges per leg, 50 fire hydrants to donkey kick (? I'm making up my own names here lol)

Wk 2 - nothing, nadda, zip.