How did you know it was time to stop exercising?

Question

I’m 29 weeks and I’ve been doing HIIT bootcamp classes between 3-5 times a week since I was 17 weeks. Just this week I’ve started to feel like class has been slightly more difficult for me and I’m thinking I may not be able to continue working out like this for my entire pregnancy like I’d initially hoped. 
So my question is how do I know when it’s time to throw in the towel with my bootcamp classes? I don’t want to overexert myself, but I also don’t want to stop going too early. I’m hoping I can at least make it to 34 weeks.

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Are you able to modify the workouts? My friends who did work out when they were pregnant worked out until almost the very end. I’m just going to keep modifying but I don’t want to stop working out either. If you do get to a point where you want to throw in the towel, you can just do light workouts instead of stopping. That’s what my doctor said.

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Thanks for your response, ladies! That makes me feel better about sticking it out with modifications and rest as needed😊😊

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At around 25 weeks I started getting what I assume is Braxton Hicks when I walk for more than half a mile🙁 I’ve heard that if you’re doing an exercise that you can’t talk while doing, it’s too strenuous. I would try modifying your routine or changing to easier workouts. I know for me it was very upsetting because I wanted to watch how much wait I gained, but it’s too painful now at 27 weeks to do much more than leg workouts. Over all just listen too your body and don’t push it

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I did cross fit and continued to train in jujitsu until the day I delivered. My coach and trainer were very aware and modified when I needed to.

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Did bootcamp, I slowed down end of 2nd tri and stopped at 37W. But modified as I went along.

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I'm 38 weeks and still working out. Its just a lot slower, more breaks, and I allow myself to take days off if I feel tired or didn't sleep well.

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I am also 29 weeks and am doing 1 CrossFit session and 1 yoga session. The CrossFit is starting to get harder now (I was doing 3 sessions a week and have dropped them off to just 1). I have to modify everything but it’s not as enjoyable as it was. I get a lot of pelvic pressure, and sharp pains if I move/twist too quick. The yoga has been brilliant to stretch and relax my body so I think in the next couple of weeks I will drop the CrossFit and do my own body weight workouts at home- plus walking as much as possible.

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I worked out til the end. I just started slowing down in the third trimester. I did have to stop running at 32 weeks but I was getting pelvic pain due to all of the pressure. I’d just dial it back a bit. Keep doing it, lower the intensity level. I wouldn’t quit it if modifying the intensity works. Exercising will help your delivery and recovery SOOOOO much. I promise you this.

How did you know it was time to stop exercising?

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