First Trimester Exercise?

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Hi all!! This is my first pregnancy and I am about 5 weeks along 😁 due date is March 28th. Normally I am a very active person but I had some bleeding last week and the week before that has made me very cautious, other than yoga 1x a week I've taken it easy. I've had the bleeding checked out and everything is okay. I am just wondering what are some of the ways you guys stay active? My usual go-to is running, but the thought makes me nervous!

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I'm a very active person as well. this is my 3rd pregnancy. I was able to run to 37 weeks with my first and 38 with my second. I did have to slow down by a minute to 2 but I do believe running kept me in great shape for delivery and my recovery. I also lift and instruct classes that I plan to do up until delivery. I will modify with lighter weights and less jumping. Stay as active as you can! it really helps you in the end!

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I was also run? Ming regularly before and gymming 5 X per week.  ive dropped down to 3 X per week at the gym and lightened up on the exercise instead of a run its a hill walk. I also go put walking we managed a flat 8 k last Sunday.  but I am exhausted so it is hard work.  I would say there's no harm in taking some time out especially if you had some bleeding.  exercise can restart whenever just take a few weeks to rest and then ease back into it!

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Hey there! I'm also a very active person and was nervous to keep up my normal routine now that I'm pregnant. My dr told me that anything I was doing before I can continue doing with some modifications. For example she told me when lifting weights do lighter weights and higher reps. Her rule of thumb is you shouldn't feel like your constipated straining to poop while exercising and to avoid holding "working" poses for too long. I am still running, biking, doing yoga and lifting (when I have the energy) just with these little modification. Hope this helps!

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I bled from 5-7 weeks with my second pregnancy and they put me on pelvic rest until 12 weeks as a precaution-no more than 2 30 min strolls a week and no sex. I think they were being overly cautious bc i miscarried my first pregnancy. At 12 weeks I picked up my usually workout routine (with some modifications) and worked out until 40weeks!

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I run, swim, bike, walk, and lift weights :) have had to cut back a bit but makes me feel better.

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I had the same thing in week 6. I rested that week and now I'm back to spinning, running and lifting. As long as I feel good I keep it as 80-90% effort.

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Thanks ladies! It's very helpful! I'm thinking of going swimming more often to see how I like that instead of running.