The first trimester comes with more changes that one could
ever imagine. The biggest change is the constant tiredness and food aversion. It
seems that our little blessing has decided that anything healthy on mommy’s
normal eating schedule was out of the question. (Atleast up until week 7).
On the flip side, thinking ahead and educating myself has
paid off. Literature from my doctor, baby center.com, and fit pregnancy has all
helped me discovery that even in pregnancy running and exercise are my friends.
Since the baby is using most of what I consume
to grow, I’m left with very little energy. After I fight the urge to take an extra
nap after work I hit the gym. Magically my nausea and tiredness are abated until the
next day.
Since this is the
only time in my life where gaining weight instead of losing at a healthy rate
is required, I focus more on maintaining than competing. I am also taking
advance of this non-competition to take more fun classes. The goal over all is
to keep moving and get the energy for day-to day activities for me and my baby.
Below are typical workout weeks before and during pregnancy.
As the weeks and months proceed I’m sure that my physical
changes will require further adjusting to this schedule. However, I’m totally
confident that I will keep hitting the treadmill or pavement until the baby or
the doctor says stop. After all, fitness is a lifestyle and I intend on passing
it on to our addition.
Pre- Pregrancy
Training
Sunday- Rest or Yoga
Monday-3-4 mi. Easy Run
Tuesday- Strength
Training (upper body) 1hr
Wed- Tempo Run or Speed work (3-6 miles) and Zumba
Thursday-Strength Training (lower body) 1 hr
Friday-Rest
Saturday-Long Run (6-9 miles)
Pregnancy Maintenance
Monday- Easy Run (2-3 miles) or yoga
Tuesday- Strength Training
Wednesday- Zumba or Step class
Thursday- 30 minute jog and 20 minutes or strength training
Friday- Rest or Power Yoga
Saturday- Zumba
Sunday- Yoga or Rest
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