Question: I’m a Runner and I Just Found out I’m Pregnant!

Question: Now that I’m pregnant, can I continue my rigorous schedule of running 4 days a week?

Answer: Yes, you should continue your workout program throughout pregnancy, with modifications. My advice:

In the first trimester, continue your routine, but slow down if you feel tired or sore. Avoid overstretching, because your muscles are more easily strained.

In the second trimester, reduce the intensity and duration or your runs when pregnancy’s extra weight and shifted center of gravity makes it more difficult. Also, listen to your body. If you are weaker than normal or out of breath, slow down, rest or even call it quits until next time.

In the third trimester, try lower-intensity exercises like walking or swimming. Stop if you experience dizziness, head or chest pain, or vaginal breakthrough bleeding. Running in these months may also be hard on your knees and ankles. Don’t fret, it’s only for three months, you can start your regime back up a few months after the baby is here.

Keep in mind, once you are pregnant, your job is to grow a healthy baby. Staying in shape while doing that is encouraged, as well as, helpful for the birthing process and keeping off unwanted/unneeded pounds throughout the nine months, but nonetheless, not to the detriment of the fetus or your body. That being said, choose safe exercises that you AND the developing baby inside you will benefit from.

In Health,

Big Jim – The Guru

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