This got me thinking. How intensely should you work out when you are trying to conceive?
Once pregnant, you shouldn't let your heart rate exceed 150bpm. But during the dreaded TWW (two week wait), when you don't know if you are pregnant, should you hold back on exercise intensity?
First off, studies show exercise is important during pregnancy.
Exercisers experience:
- fewer aches and pains
- lower risk of gestational diabetes
- less likely to gain excess weight
- easier labor
- quicker recovery after pregnancy
The CDC suggests pregnant woman should exercise 30 minutes a day most days of the weeks.
My doctor told me that if you had been working out regularly prior to pregnancy, you can keep it up during pregnancy, but you need to keep your heart rate under 150bpm. She also frowned up jumping (sorry Jillian, won't be 30day shredding with you during the TWW).
From what I have read, it is best to follow the pregnancy guidelines during the TWW. Moderate exercise has not be linked to increased miscarriage. Be sure to hydrate, warm up, cool down, and stretch (but not intensely). A fertility specialist on babycenter.com said that it is safe to exercise during your most fertile days (ovulation).
So there you have it ladies- we have no excuses!
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