Training Options for Cripples

[Femme-ma]

Wha, Wha, Wha. Woe is me. etc.

I'm bored.

I'm not training any kind of anything at the moment. My pelvis has been dodgy since having my son. As a consequence, I found going back to training hard and found working full time with a baby was an excellent excuse to let it slip.

Strangely enough, not doing much exercise has helped things get worse. I've had a go at trying to regain fitness but I've found doing simple things like going for a run means I can't walk the next day because of the jarring I've given my pelivis.

So I'm
(1) Not motivated
(2) In pain after working out
(3) Less and less motivated each time It ry to work out due to (2) the next day.

Does anyone have any tips on getting motivated again? Finding workouts that won't make me need painkillers and walking aids the next day? Any notion on whether seeing a physiotherapist would be a good idea? Any notions that this is completely normal after having kids?

Ta. :D

[Rosi]

Running probably isn't the best way of getting back into things. Without looking at it, I don't know but it sounds like you may have some kind of pelvic instability going on (which, yes, is very common post pregnancy). Definitely get yourself to a good physio or osteopath.

As for exercise - I'd strongly recommend giving Pilates a try if you can find a good teacher/class near you. Should help get you back into things without crippling you further, and ought to help you with the post pregnancy issues too. It's becoming more popular, so check out the local sports centres.

Good luck! If you're ever oop north drop me a line and come and see me :D

[Femme-ma]

Heya, thank you so much for replying.

My pelvis is definitely unstable. I was diagnosed with symphysis pubis dysfuntion when I was pregnant and the pubic bone still jars against itself. My cocyxx also moved a lot when I had Evan (it bent backwards.... I couldn't stand up straight for 3 days - it looked amusing......).

I'm doing yoga and can get to a pilates class too (I'll book in and report back). I'm just finding the lack of cardio frustrating. That and the lack of motivation.

I may well take you up on the oop north offer! :)

[Rosi]

Pilates is probably better for you than yoga right now, I would think.

If you want cardio, then try something that doesn't involve impact. A rowing machine might be better, but take it steady at first and see how it feels. A stationary bike might also be ok. Difficult to say without taking a look.

[ocuana]

Rosi - sorry to highjack your female mma forum but is Pilates recommended for males aswell - and if not, why not?

[ashy51]

How about swimming? Excellent non impact exercise.

[Rosi]

Rosi - sorry to highjack your female mma forum but is Pilates recommended for males aswell - and if not, why not?

Yup, no reason guys shouldn't do it too. If you're a super fit athlete, you might find the level that your typical sports centre class is pitched at a bit gentle, but at the same time people are often surprised by how tough they find some of the exercises.

[Rosi]

How about swimming? Excellent non impact exercise.

Only reason I'd hesitate to recommend swimming is that it often isn't that great for people with pelvic instability related problems.

[Femme-ma]

Oh good. I hate swimming. :D

[Lou]

Im with you there! I should do more of it to help my back but I just can't get on with it. I had problems with my pelvis and my physio introduced some pilates exercises that actually really helped me. It was a while back now and Im struggling to remember them. Certainly would help though as they really helped me get stronger before getting back to training proplerly.