does anyone jog while pregnant? i want to start working out again . i used to work out a lot about a year ago and stopped once i reached my goal weight. now that im pregnant ive been eating alot and gaining alot of weight so i want to start jogging again but im scared i might harm my baby. im 11 weeks
If you do, just prepare to have something punch your bladder every time you step down. I was jogging up until a few weeks before my third trimester but could not take it anymore. I felt like I was going to pee myself with every step hahaha
@angel268, I've worked out for years as part of my daily routine. In my first trimester I ran as normal but once I hit the second trimester I stopped. I spin 4 times per week and do light weights. When I walk in treadmill I feel pressure so unusually use the elliptical. Plan on incorporating walking in my last two weeks of pregnancy to assist in speeding up the labor process. Good luck and be careful, speak to your doctor and wear a heart rate monitor.
I exercised most of my pregnancy, up until a few weeks ago. I did mostly yoga & light weights. My Dr recommends exercise, but said no jogging.
@swtlilangl, she is 100% right just don't risk it and yes people have ran marathons BUT.. That's because they did not stop in the first place
I ran half marathons up until 7 months preggo. Just make sure your heart rate doesn't go above 140 and that you hydrate and you should be fine.
On another note, make sure to start out slow! You could always start with a fast paced walk and eventually work up to a jog. But it's probably best not to go straight into jogging since you stopped for a while!