When to stop hardcore workouts?

Question

At what point in your pregnancy do you have to stop the hardcore sweaty, cardio workouts? Like the moment you conceive or can you keep at it for a few weeks or months?

Answer

I’ve been horribly sporadic with my workouts since I got pregnant. I’m 19+6 weeks right now and went for what I would call a hardcore workout this morning. 10lb free weights in each hand while doing upper/lower body combo workouts. Then 20 minutes on the elliptical. I was sweating profusely and just about out of breath. I try to not workout past “being able to talk comfortably” point. I intend to become consistent with my workouts again until I give birth.
However, my gym class teacher taught Bodyattack, which is an hour long super hardcore cardio HIIT class, until her baby was born. I literally thought her baby was going to fall out of her on the stage. I was immensely impressed with her. I’m not at her level of fitness though, lol.

Answer

I think as long as you can tolerate it and your doctor okays it. My friend ran marathons up until she gave birth.

Answer

Oh good to hear this! I haven’t talked to my doc about it yet (not pregnant yet) but was wondering how it will change my exercise habits. I thought it was harmful to the fetus to be working out. But I only thought that just from assuming when people were telling pregnant women not to workout or lift things or whatever.

When to stop hardcore workouts?

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