Running during pregnancy?

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Anyone else run during pregnancy? I listen to the docs and listen to my body and stop if I’m tired. I can’t run as far as before without taking a break as I use to be able to run 10-15 km. I’m only 5 1/2 weeks and find the only symptom I get afterward is a bit of nausea. Is this still okay? I haven’t spotted or anything? Also, I was heavily going to the gym a few months back. Would you say it’s okay to still go and do light weight lifting? I’m also a nurse so I lift heavy patients at work as well and turn them etc.

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I’m 22 weeks with twins and I still run and do strength training. I definitely don’t go as hard as normal but I am loving working out pregnant. Makes me feel badass that I’m in better shape than a lot of the non pregnant people!!

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Yes! I did a lot of hitt class, strength training and running prior and I’ll be 20 weeks on Saturday and continuing everything. I was actually surprised I could still do buck hop tuck jumps without feeling tired, or any pain what so ever. Listen to your body. If something hurts or feel tugging I always modify.

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I worked out doing Orangetheory, strength training and prenatal yoga all the way until two days before I went into labor. I was still doing jump squats and jump lunges in my third trimester. You’ll be just fine as long as you listen to your body.

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36weeks. Still running (more a jog) and still lifting heavy.

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Definitely keep it up as long as feeling good and doctor ok with it. I think it made my labor and delivery super easy with my first. Unknowing to me my water leaked all day and I even went and swam over a mile while in early labor. My biggest issue was the urge to pee while running at the end (got a belt for running and helps this time with my second). Everything I have seen is if did before keep it up.

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Yes it’s fine! Today is my due date and I’m still strength training.

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Yes you can do light lifting, but I’d ease into into by doing body weight exercise for the first couple weeks first. I plan to run until delivery. I just pay more attention and am more cautious than I used to be. When I notice I’m fatigued, I don’t challenge myself “come on sprint another thirty seconds all out, you can do it!” When my brain tries to do that I have to chill myself out and pick a safer challenge like walking at a steep incline for as long as I can instead. Joints get looser and so it’s easier to injure yourself if you aren’t careful.

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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it!! :) I just love working out so much and haven’t been told to stop so would like to continue :)!! And after running I feel fine. No pains. Just a little nausea lol.

Running during pregnancy?

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