Im about to go work out...what is your work out routine?

when its warm out i run about 1-2 miles before i work out.

Right now, i have four dvd's that i alternate between, but basically this is what i do:

40 minutes of cardio about 3-4 times a week
30 minutes of strength training about 3 times a week (sometimes combined with cardio)
10 minute intense ab routine every time i work out.

I've only been resting one day a week so far

So, this is going to sound CRAZY but I realized that I wasn't working out because of all the work it caused me AFTER the work out (taking a shower, straightening my hair again, etc.)

So now I toned it down BUT I do it every day instead of three days a week.

I do a half hour on the elliptical and about a half hour of strength training - I use the workouts from Sparkpeople.

This way I don't have to take a shower right after - I will just change and I am not all sweaty!

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Posted by Jenn04

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Posted by emomma17

Since being pregnant I really have toned it down a lot. I really either power walk on a treadmill for 45 minutes or fat burn on the elliptical for 35 minutes and than some circuit machines but i've lightened the weights. I try to get there 4/5x a week but it's been difficult so getting there 3/4 is more where I am right now..I miss running and working out hard like the spin classes though and I am sure I can probably do it with a lower intensity but I am too nervous...maybe the next time around.

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I know people who run and do spin while pregnant. I think they are supposed to keep their heart rate low - which can be hard. I just worry about the baby bouncing around! Do DRs usually say its ok?

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My doctor said if I didn't run marathons before I shouldn't start to run them now. I was am still nervous because i am very early on. I see people doing stuff that are pregnant I think mentally though I just can't bring myself to do it. I've heard of people who spot when they start doing abs or over exterting themselves and I don't want to be that person it would freak me out...so I just lowered my routine. I thought about doing the spin class again and lowering the resistance but I haven't done it since the wedding and feel like it would be pushing it. I think walking now and the elliptical will be just fine for me! As soon as it gets warmer out too I will start doing the boardwalk. I might try to start jogging lightly in the 2nd trimester.

I think they say your heartrate shouldn't get over 140...

monday - body works class 1 hour (all free weights)
tues - kickboxing 1 hour
wed - spin (if i can get motivated to go)
thurs - body works again, then do 30 mins treadmill

maybe i will go sat or sun and just do the treadmill/bike.