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Puppy-Love
LIF Adult
Member since 7/10 1394 total posts
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J
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Those who work out
Is it ok to do abs or sit-ups? I didn't do any last time I remember my old dr saying no twisting but I am reading different things now and have some active friends who still do abs at 20 weeks!?
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Posted 4/23/15 11:15 PM  |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
Member since 3/09 4739 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Those who work out
I think pregnancy Pilates is ok and will keep abs toned. It's good to do something bc it helps your back. I'm having back issues this time and need to strengthen.
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| Posted 4/23/15 11:25 PM |
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With my last I was very active and took regular pilates classes until I was about 34 weeks. The instructor would give me modifications but not many.
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| Posted 4/23/15 11:32 PM |
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BabyBump999
LIF Zygote
Member since 3/15 41 total posts
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Cori
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Those who work out
I was working out regularly until I hit 6 weeks. I am exhausted, I just can't get there, and when I do, I am exhausted after. I have another child to take care of, so the workout ruins my energy level for the day. I am currently 8 weeks and hope I can get back into it sometime soon.
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| Posted 4/24/15 7:52 AM |
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Jocelyn
LIF Infant
Member since 5/14 210 total posts
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Jocelyn
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Those who work out
I'm 36 weeks today and have been doing crossfit 3-4x/week throughout my entire pregnancy. As far as abs go, I've heard differing opinions, but my crossfit instructors feel its safer that I avoid any sort of twisting. For the most part, I do the workouts the same as everyone else. I just avoid being inverted/upsidedown and avoid most ab work....although I can do planks and hanging knee tucks. No oblique twisting or standard crunches.
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| Posted 4/24/15 9:34 AM |
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Posted by Jocelyn
I'm 36 weeks today and have been doing crossfit 3-4x/week throughout my entire pregnancy. As far as abs go, I've heard differing opinions, but my crossfit instructors feel its safer that I avoid any sort of twisting. For the most part, I do the workouts the same as everyone else. I just avoid being inverted/upsidedown and avoid most ab work....although I can do planks and hanging knee tucks. No oblique twisting or standard crunches.
Sit ups are a no go. You should not be flat on your back for any exercise. Your blood flow is effected and it's pretty dangerous, regardless of how you feel.
I agree with no twisting and avoiding most strict abdominal work.
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| Posted 4/24/15 1:12 PM |
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