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11358238 tn?1430409963

Exercising while pregnant

I am very active and when I found out I was pregnant.  I stayed active the first 6 months doing power classes, zumba and yoga. Well then I stopped the power classes and zumba. But continued Yoga. I'm 30 weeks almost 31 weeks and I wanted to know if I can start doing the elliptical machine. Anyone did that towards the end? I love yoga but I need more.....
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11358238 tn?1430409963
Thank you guys.... man I wish my due date was tomorrow.  I will definitely do the elliptical machine then. I am not trying to lose weight just help with toning and the ache and pain from ankles...
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Oh and my due date is tomorrow . lol
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I've continued exercising my whole pregnancy doing squats, weight lifting, everything I had done prior to pregnancy. I don't do abs at this point or leg presses (or anything of that sort) but you can definitely continuing being active. :) As long as your doctor gives you the okay as well.
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10389360 tn?1410823968
I'm due tomorrow and still going to the gym. Listen to your body, it will let you know when you are doing too much!
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Im 7 months and i just went back to the gym and i do 25 min on the eliptical and some squats just to get some strength back in my legs because all my pelvic bones are starting to hurt now , im sure its ok to use it just not too fast or too much resistance
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12584065 tn?1436320514
Its perfectly fine if especially if youve been active your entire pregnancy. Eliptical sounds very reasonable. Your body will tell you when your over doing it. Take care.
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