Sports during pregnancy Ede: what can and can't be done?
Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. In fact, sitting still is often the worst thing you can do.
But continuing blindly as you did? That’s not smart either. The truth is in between.
In this blog we explain to you exactly what exercising during pregnancy in Ede can look like.
Sober, practical and based on what we see daily in our box.
“No high heart rate hear!”
“absolutely no strength training!”
”tia-claire toomey just does everything too…”
“stop all the sports you’re doing now!”
Sports during pregnancy Ede: why continuing to exercise is just that important
Many women have doubts: should I rest or just keep working out? Scientifically, the answer is clear.
Regular exercise during pregnancy can contribute to:
- Improved fitness and muscle strength
- Less chance of excessive weight gain
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Faster recovery after childbirth
But more importantly, you continue to trust your body.
At our gym in Ede, we see that women who continue to exercise often go through their pregnancies stronger, more energetic and confident.
Would you like guidance on this? Start with a free trial lesson via this link.
CrossFit during pregnancy: anything goes, but not everything at once
Our vision is simple: Anything is possible, but not always in the same way.
Whether you train at CrossFit Barneveld, CrossFit Veenendaal or with us in Ede. The principle remains the same:
Adjust based on your stage in pregnancy and your personal load capacity.
Consider:
- Reducing impact (jumping, box jumps)
- Adjusting abdominal pressure (no more heavy Valsalva)
- Alternatives to exercises on your back (after first trimester)
- Scales of intensity
What is often underestimated: every pregnancy is different.
Therefore, we work with a basic protocol, but never with one standard schedule.
👉 Also read our blog on mental health and (continuing to) exercise: Mental Health in CrossFit.
Our protocol for exercising during pregnancy
Within our box, we work with a specific pregnancy protocol.
This means:
- Coaches know exactly what to look for
- Exercises are consciously adapted
- We monitor signals such as fatigue, breathing and pressure on the abdomen
This is not “take it a little easier”. This is training with a plan.
Whether you are already exercising or just starting to exercise during pregnancy in Ede, guidance makes all the difference.
What you better not do during your pregnancy
There are a few things we are always critical of:
- Training for maximum strength (1RM attempts)
- Prolonged lying on your back (after ± 12-16 weeks)
- Exercises with a lot of intra-abdominal pressure without control
- Training through pain or obvious signals from the body
Important: It’s not about “not being allowed,” but about understanding why you are adapting something.
That’s exactly where good coaching makes a difference.
From CrossFit to Hyrox: training with a purpose
More and more women are combining their training with goals such as Hyrox or CrossFit.
Even during pregnancy, you can continue to train toward a goal, but: the goal changes.
Not PRs. Not speed. But control, strength and recovery.
Curious about Hyrox training? Check it out via this link.
Starting to exercise during pregnancy in Ede
Not active yet, but want to get started? Then this is just the time to get it right.
At our gym Ede we always start with:
- A trial lesson or, if necessary, an intake and personal assessment
- Explaining training during pregnancy
- Quiet build-up of load
Not a standard group class where you just have to “hook up.”
But guidance that suits you.
Having doubts? Feel free to send us a WhatsApp via this link.
Personalized approach is not a luxury, but a necessity
This is perhaps the most important point of this entire blog: There is no perfect workout for pregnancy.
There is only the right approach for you.
That’s why we always look at:
- Your experience
- Your stage in pregnancy
- How your body reacts
Whether you train at CrossFit Barneveld, CrossFit Veenendaal or with us. Without personal guidance you miss the point.
Ready to exercise responsibly during your pregnancy?
Want to start exercising during pregnancy in Ede?
Book a free trial class.
Or send us a WhatsApp For personalized advice.
No standard approach. But results.
Source
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Physical Activity and Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period.
- Davenport MH et al (2018). Impact of prenatal exercise on maternal harms, labor and delivery outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
- Mottola MF et al (2018). 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
- Artal R, O’Toole M. (2003). Guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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