When to stop working out

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Im 28 weeks and still workout using the Peleton, some strength workouts, and sometimes can run a mile. I’m starting to definitely see that I cannot do as much as I’m used to. When did you ladies stop working out during pregnancy? I don’t want to continue as I am since I’m getting closer for baby to arrive.

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I don’t think you need to stop outright, you just need to push yourself less and only do what feel okay.

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I went to the gym until my baby was born. This photo was one week before she arrived. It’s totally safe to continue working out as long as you feel good and don’t have any complications.   😊

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Listen to your doctor and your body. I was told to stop working out during my first trimester due to a subchorionic hematoma, but I’m hoping to be cleared at my next appointment. As long as it feels good for you, for most pregnancies (unless told otherwise) it’s safe to workout throughout your pregnancy and actually encouraged. If you weren’t a runner before it’s not recommended to start doing marathons at 30 weeks pregnant or anything, same with weight lifting - if you weren’t lifting heavy before you shouldn’t start. What I’m planning is for whenever I’m cleared is going back to running daily as I should be able to run/jog safely, as well as body weight workouts and yoga (I’m a month out from being a yoga instructor so kind of mandatory lol). I’m still doing yoga and going on walks now as the doctor said that was probably okay until I’m cleared to do more, but if I feel any cramps or discomfort I immediately pause and listen to my body.

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My goal is to stay active through my entire pregnancy (if possible). I go on brisk 30 min walks every day and 1 hour long walks 3 times a week or so. I try to do some prenatal yoga and help my husband with yardwork sometimes. On our long walks I've noticed I need to take some breaks, especially when it's over 95 degrees. Just do what you feel comfortable doing! I never truly thought of walking as exercise before getting pregnant but I think it has helped me stay healthy during pregnancy, and my husband has been going with me and dropped 15 lbs so far!

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With my first I took boxing classes and stopped at 39 weeks. That was only because my belly had gotten to close to the steering wheel. Just modify and listen to your body.

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You don't have to listen to your body and go at a pace doing what is comfortable to you. If you can't or don't feel up to it then don't but there's not a time you HAVE to stop unless told to for any reason by your health care provider