https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 00:48:03 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:50:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24059 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601684&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601684 Author: MorgansMum
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 11:50am

They are really nice down there and the class in $5 per time. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:50:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601684&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601684 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601670&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601670 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 11:36am

Oh thank you MorgansMum - I looked at the website, so maybe I'll give them a call instead!!]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:36:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601670&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601670 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601668&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601668 Author: MorgansMum
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 11:34am

its a pre and post natal class btw
]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:34:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601668&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601668 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601667&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601667 Author: MorgansMum
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 11:33am

minik8e wrote: Thanks ladies, I think I've made the right decision. Now to wait for the gym to ring me back... I think I'll make some enquiries at our local pool instead. ETA: Well gosh, looks like anything at the pool is out unless it's normal things (shallow water aquarobics or deep water aquarobics with a buoyancy belt) - the only pre and post-natal classes they have are from 10.30am - 11.15am tw days a week!!

They also do a night class on a Monday and Thursday night I think it starts at 7pm or should I say they were doing it. Might pay to check the lady who runs it is called Toni and shes lovely I went from 11wks with libby and it was great. ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:33:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601667&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601667 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601635&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601635 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 11:03am

The only reason I knew about it being able to be put on hold is because I saw it on their website - so I emailed them. They usually put it on hold for 1-3 months though, which is no good for me, but they said they'll work with me. It does cost $15 a month to put it on hold though - definitely a money making venture!! I haven't needed a certificate yet, but possibly will when I say I want it put on hold until after bubs is born...

The one here has no Mum-to-be anything, there are classes for after bubs is born though. There doesn't seem to be a lot of anything here in NP for Mums to be really, they're all during work hours.]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:03:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601635&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601635 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601627&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601627 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 24059
Posted: 30 January 2009 at 10:59am

I wish I had known you could put your membership on hold! I had only just renewed mine when I got pregnant so have wasted 6mths of it not going! And it's not cheap! I was quite annoyed with them actually as I enquired about there Mum-to-be classes and they said because they weren't very popular they instead ran them as personal trainer sessions at another $10 a session! Which is cheap but not when I'm already paying a membership you'd think they would have something better to offer there pregnant clients. They didn't even offer to do me a personalised program. Maybe I will ring them and see if they will put the rest of the year on hold, do you need a certificate from your midwife? ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:59:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601627&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601627 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601118&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601118 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 29 January 2009 at 6:13pm

Thanks ladies, the gym has put my membership on hold (I just have to decide how long for). I figured it's the best option for me. I will look into doing something at the pool, the reason I was looking at classes is because we don't have a lot of choice when it comes to pools, and I know how difficult it can be to get a space to yourself at our one!! But I might try and find out when the quietest time is and go then.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:13:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601118&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601118 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601046&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601046 Author: Aquarius
Subject: 24059
Posted: 29 January 2009 at 5:01pm

hi guys...cant help but put my 2cents in....
minik8e...MC history take it slow, not worth the risk

i was an aerobics instructor for 4 yrs before pregnant with second son..because my body was used to the amount of exercise i just keep on teaching right up till 2wks before birth....short labor, drug-free no stitches and real quick recovery BUT i think i would have done my body (& baby) injustice to stop working out.......
8 yrs later...now pregnant again i havent taught for over 5 yrs and soooooo unfit it a different story now...i been member of gym only 6mths previous so am gonna take it real easy...considering changing to aqua workouts which i thouroghly recommend
good luck]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:01:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=601046&title=gym-and-pregnancy#601046 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598982&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598982 Author: lisa85
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 4:24pm

I loooved aqua jogging I was doing it up until a week before a had the girls. It was a great work out thats easy on your joints and it feels so great to be weightless in the water.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:24:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598982&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598982 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598980&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598980 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 4:21pm

Kate I was going to the Gym 1 - 2 days a week for Step classes. When I fell pg I stopped going because of my MC last year.
But we have a pool here in our complex so Ive just been doing laps and aqua jogging with a noodle and thats worked well. Probably not enough from an exercise point of view but its enough for me ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:21:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598980&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598980 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598953&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598953 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 4:01pm

I don't go to aqua classes I just do laps with the aqua jogging belt on ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:01:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598953&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598953 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598918&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598918 Author: Danaj
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 3:28pm

You could just go and do laps yourself. Water walking is fantastic exercise but just remember not to over do it. No weight loss regime for another 9 months or so i'm afraid lol. Or, seeing the summer nights are so nice, go for a nice walk. Maybe after the 12 week mark though?]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:28:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598918&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598918 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598892&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598892 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 3:03pm

Thanks ladies, I think I've made the right decision. Now to wait for the gym to ring me back...

I think I'll make some enquiries at our local pool instead.

ETA: Well gosh, looks like anything at the pool is out unless it's normal things (shallow water aquarobics or deep water aquarobics with a buoyancy belt) - the only pre and post-natal classes they have are from 10.30am - 11.15am tw days a week!!

Edited by minik8e]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:03:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598892&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598892 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598836&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598836 Author: Danaj
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 2:07pm

Sounds like good advice to me Josephnia.

Minik8e, I think you might be better off taking it slow and doing the pool work. Great for your muscles too. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:07:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598836&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598836 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598822&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598822 Author: josephnia
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 1:55pm

I am a personal trainer (well was before my maternity leave) and if you came to me for a programme with your history I would only recommend walking or pool work. I agree with Danaj that a lot of trainers aren't educated enough about exercise during pregnancy and I have to admit until going through it myself I never knew just how much it affects your body and workouts. For a lot of women they can just lower the intensity of their pre-pregnancy workouts and they'll be fine - in saying that I was very fit and healthy when I got pregnant, worked out in what I thought was a safe way and ended up with high blood pressure and induced at 36 weeks with an IUGR baby - whether my workouts were a factor who knows but I think next time I'll take it a lot more easy and would recommend the same to others. At the end of the day though everyone is different and you have to listen to your own body.

(Huge congrats by the way )]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:55:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598822&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598822 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598808&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598808 Author: lizzzzie
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 1:41pm

I personally would probably not do any excercise for the first 12 weeks, especially after 3 MC's, just wouldn't like to take my chances. So I don't think you are being precious at all! I would go with your gut instinct

I actually vaguely remember reading something about no excercise if you've had an MC before in the first 12 weeks? Then again I have baby brain big time lately so could be making that up ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:41:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598808&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598808 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598758&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598758 Author: AuntieSarah
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 12:58pm

I don't think you're being precious at all, especially after having three miscarriages! If it were me I would definitely be trying to put the membership on hold. I recommend aqua jogging to anyone and everyone lol - I've been doing it since about 20 weeks and am still doing it now for an hour at a time. No chance of straining anything, you keep nice and cool so no overheating, and it is just so relaxing being in the pool

Also to me, if I'm going to the gym I want to go hard and make the most of it, if I'm going to do gentle stuff I feel like I might as well save my money and go for a walk instead IYKWIM. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:58:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598758&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598758 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598756&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598756 Author: Katep
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 12:57pm

Kate, I quit my gym the day I found out I was preg as my tum just felt so sensitive and doing exercise was the last thing i wanted. Although, my gym was Curves (circuit gym) so there are just limited exercises you could do. If it was a normal gym I may may considered staying. I'm finding walking enough for me, but could kill to go for a run.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:57:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598756&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598756 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598717&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598717 Author: Danaj
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 12:16pm

If you are going to go, you should check and see if they have a staff member who is trained in pregnancy exercises. With the relaxin being released into your system, it is VERY easy to do yourself an injury and you wont know till it's too late. They say you should be able to continue exercise that you did before you fell, but introducing new things during can sometimes cause problems as your body just isn't used to it.

When you get further along, incorrect posture and exercises can do things like causing the abdominal muscles to come away from the wall etc.

I put my back out badly early on simply by lifting a bag of shopping out of the car boot. You have to stay active of course, spending 40 weeks on the couch is a very bad idea but there are ways to do it so your body adjusts and doesn't injure itself. Just be careful. Many Gym staff don't understand about pregnancy and think that just taking it easy is ok when often it isn't. ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:16:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598717&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598717 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598697&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598697 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 11:56am

Thanks Lena. I know I could take it slow, but I think I will worry whether I am overdoing it. With this pregnancy looking like it is actually going to plan (after 3 miscarriages) I don't want to jeopardise it. I just don't know if I'm being precious or not!!

The m/w receptionist said it was up to me, they will give me a medical certificate if that's the way I decide to go.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:56:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598697&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598697 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598690&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598690 Author: LenaJudson
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 11:51am

I am in the same boat as you, I joined up to this awesome deal through work and the next week i found out I was pregnant...
Went along to the assesment etc and told them that I was pregnant and they have recommended I just go slow and they will track my weight / measurements and then do a plan for once baby is born....
They said to just listen to my body and just try and get a bit more fit rather then train for a marathon!!
I haven't been back since I have to admit!!

It's all up to you though, my gym have said they can put my membership on hold if I like... But I know how unfit I am and with being fit for #1 and still having probs I'd hate to see what I am like unfit with #2!!

So in short it is up to you, with a m/w note most gyms will put payments and membership on hold for up to 12 months and you can still walk around the block etc if you want some fresh air
Ramble over!!]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:51:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598690&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598690 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598682&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598682 Author: minik8e
Subject: 24059
Posted: 27 January 2009 at 11:44am

Ok, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I joined up to the gym just before I found out I was pregnant, in an effort to lose some weight before the wedding. Now that I am pregnant, with my miscarriage history I'm not so sure it's a great idea to start doing the exercise now. I "should" be able to put my membership on hold, but may need a certificate or something from my midwife.

Am I being reasonable, or over-reacting and I should suck it up? I should mention I haven't done any form of exercise as such in recent history (and am pretty unfit)!! If I'm NOT being unreasonable, is it likely my midwife would give me something to say it's not recommended? I am waiting for the receptionist at my midwife's practice to give me a call back, but wondered what you ladies think.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:44:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24059&PID=598682&title=gym-and-pregnancy#598682