Exercise in the first trimester??

Question

I just found out I’m pregnant and I workout 5 days a week. I lift weights, walk and do kickboxing? Is there any exercises not safe for pregnancy?

Answer

I as well workout 5 days a week. My dr said to make sure I can talk during my exercise .... I don’t know that I agree with that because I listen to my body and if I am doing some HIIT there may be moments where I can’t but I feel fine . The one thing I don’t do though anymore is weighted hip thrusts (with the weight across hip area) instead I use 2 xtra heavy resistance bands around my knees and push my knees out when I thrust up. But every dr will give you different advice . But one thing I can say is keep working out and listen to your body! If you tired rest , if you feel pain stop.

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Ask your doctor but usually what you did before you can continue to do.

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I run 6 days a week and do weights. I did throughout my pregnancy with my son too. As long as it’s something your body is used to - go for it!

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I specifically asked my doctor about this. She said virtually anything is safe but there are limitations. The only things she said to watch out for is not pushing yourself to the max and getting very hot and exhausted. The other thing she said is to make sure nothing risks hitting the bump but that’s more for the second trimester onwards when you have one. So with boxing she said it’s fine and good but not to use a punch bag and obviously not to do any sparring. I don’t know if that applies to your kickboxing. It’s all just a case of not pushing yourself too much and watching the bumps safe but otherwise continue as normal. She also said it’s safer to exercise than not to. The other thing she mentioned is that you might find you’re less able to manage much exercise in the first few or even several weeks due to sickness and fatigue setting in so you may need to make some adjustments or have more breaks. It’s more of a case of what you feel up to rather than what’s safe. That’s the doctor advice I got :) x

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I was just instructed not to do any jumping around. But of course, talk to your doctor first.

Exercise in the first trimester??

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