Baked Posted May 19, 2016 Share I found out recently I am pregnant and really don't want to quit now and get completely unfit and have to start at square 1 in 8 months or so... My doctor said it is fine to keep going 'moderately', no more than 70% of my max. heart rate. That would mean strolling at 140bpm, and since it doesn't take much effort to get there, it feels rather on the 'easy' side than to the moderate side. I am planning to get at least an hour a day in outside on the MTB (only on the tar road and easy gravel, nothing dangerous), and once I get too top-heavy to continue on my indoor trainer.Are there any lady hubbers who kept on cycling right through their pregnancy? At what intensity did you keep cycling? How did it work out for you? CleatsnCleavage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBO Posted May 19, 2016 Share Cherise Stander did the Argus highly pregnant. She didn't race it, but had a fun ride with friends. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Pure Savage and Baked 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 19, 2016 Share I found out recently I am pregnant and really don't want to quit now and get completely unfit and have to start at square 1 in 8 months or so... My doctor said it is fine to keep going 'moderately', no more than 70% of my max. heart rate. That would mean strolling at 140bpm, and since it doesn't take much effort to get there, it feels rather on the 'easy' side than to the moderate side. I am planning to get at least an hour a day in outside on the MTB (only on the tar road and easy gravel, nothing dangerous), and once I get too top-heavy to continue on my indoor trainer.Are there any lady hubbers who kept on cycling right through their pregnancy? At what intensity did you keep cycling? How did it work out for you?Not cycling, but squash and running for my wife. Okay - she also rode every so often, but not nearly as much as squash & running. She plays 1st league WP squash, and was on the court (and getting her HR up to 80/90% when she could) as often as possible. Exercise is GOOD for the baby, as long as it doesn't become uncomfortable for you. That 70% is nonsense unless there are underlying health problems that you need to keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted May 19, 2016 Share fabes will know all about this, not because he was pregnant , but because I believe his wife is an expert at riding up till her last day... and she is a good rider too I believe.. hydrate more too - pregnant woman has a higher chance of getting blood clots and if you dehydrated even more so. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Baked 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted May 19, 2016 Share From what I remember when my wife was pregnant is that the doctor said the heart rate of the infant is on avg 20 beats higher than the mother. So take that into consideration when you exercise. My wife was also told to not exceed 140. Baked, Christian van Zyl and Vinnydabutcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbdcaffie Posted May 19, 2016 Share My wife kept going until she was uncomfortable on a bike. Carried on running until 8 months too. We had a text book birth and a very healthy, happy baby. Edited May 19, 2016 by cbdcaffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Posted May 19, 2016 Share Hi, Staying fit and exercising is great for your babies GSA (gestational age). Listen to your body Vinnydabutcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candz1 Posted May 19, 2016 Share I continued riding (horses and bikes), was a spinning instructor and only in the last trimester months did Dr say to me to stay in the 70% zone. I was also an older mom to be (35) so I listened. Congrats the easy part is while the baby is still "contained". Baked and Rapunzel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeonabike Posted May 19, 2016 Share I am not going to offer any advice. I only started riding after I had babies and during my pregnancies I endulged all my cravings and got fat. Very fat. Congratulations on your pregnancy. You will be a hot momma when your baby comes and be back in shape in no time Edited May 19, 2016 by blondeonabike Carpediem and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted May 19, 2016 Share "Knocked up" - no, not so lekker. "I am with child" would have sounded better? No? Grebel and Ed-Zulu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 19, 2016 Share "Knocked up" - no, not so lekker. "I am with child" would have sounded better? No? "I am with child"......the 19th Century called, they want their expression back HowellingWulf, Uni, Wannabe and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Posted May 19, 2016 Share "Knocked up" - no, not so lekker. "I am with child" would have sounded better? No?Thank you for the positive input and providing the info I requested. I will change the topic to "Ek is in die ander tyd en ek wil fietsry" if that offends you less! Bat, Escapee.., Kranswurm and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 19, 2016 Share Thank you for the positive input and providing the info I requested. I will change the topic to "Ek is in die ander tyd en ek wil fietsry" if that offends you less! Here on the Hub your will never satisfy them all......it's a real knocked up scenario...... Zatopek, Danger Dassie, nathrix and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat82 Posted May 19, 2016 Share My Dr. said I could continue with everything my body was used too.Still ran 5km's the day before my daughter came. I would say as long as you feel safe and comfortable, go for it.Enjoy the pregnancy. Vinnydabutcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted May 19, 2016 Share Thank you for the positive input and providing the info I requested. I will change the topic to "Ek is in die ander tyd en ek wil fietsry" if that offends you less! Not offended in the least and I sincerely hope I did not offend you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 19, 2016 Share "I am with child"......the 19th Century called, they want their expression back I thought the cool kids all say 'we're pregnant' - damn I can't keep up .... EmptyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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