I am avid masters swimmer-training 10-12 hours per week total, with 4 two hour workouts in pool per week. 6,000 yds average I would say. My doc says I can swim during pregnancy-but he doesn't understand the concept of swim training vs. lap swimming. Anybody have any info? It would be greatly appreciated.
I ran through 2 of my pregnancys and swam through 1. You need to keep your heart rate in check. Talk to your Dr. about heart rate limits.
I found that my tiredness (early stages), nausea (early stages), and sheer size (later stages) limited the intensity of my workouts.
I believe working out made labor, delivery, and recovery much easier. All 3 of my kids were over 9 lbs. with short labor, quick delivery, and no drugs.
Good luck and communicate with Dr. and make him/her understand what you want to do so he/she can advise you properly and keep things in check!
I ran through 2 of my pregnancys and swam through 1. You need to keep your heart rate in check. Talk to your Dr. about heart rate limits.
I found that my tiredness (early stages), nausea (early stages), and sheer size (later stages) limited the intensity of my workouts.
I believe working out made labor, delivery, and recovery much easier. All 3 of my kids were over 9 lbs. with short labor, quick delivery, and no drugs.
Good luck and communicate with Dr. and make him/her understand what you want to do so he/she can advise you properly and keep things in check!
