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Exercise in early pregnancy

SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
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Hello, 
What do people suggest about exercising at around 5 weeks? I know exercise is good for you during pregnancy but I am nervous of anything that might cause a problem (after two chemicals I literally feel like this one won't last). 
Thanks for any advice x

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    Rachel.a21Rachel.a21 Regular
    My doctor told me you can exercise, but she said if you have already been exercising before getting pregnant. If not, walking is always great during pregnancy and just certain types of exercising would have to be modified or avoided, like anything very high intensity or ab type stuff of course 
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    Ok that's good then. I was doing clubbercise for about 6 months (ha a break over Christmas!) But went last week and today. I told the teacher and she said to just take it easy. Only thing is I felt out of breath whereas I used to be fine..  I'm assuming that's normal x
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    Rachel.a21Rachel.a21 Regular
    Yes I am very out of breath! But exercise during is definitely encouraged still 
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    Great, thank you :)
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    LM4900LM4900 Regular
    @SmithL35 Hi. Yes, ive been advised the same. I used to go exercise three times per week, three runs and two classes. Ive cut it down to something twice weekly just to keep something up
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    LM4900 said:
    @SmithL35 Hi. Yes, ive been advised the same. I used to go exercise three times per week, three runs and two classes. Ive cut it down to something twice weekly just to keep something up
    Ok great. I used to run and wanted to take it up again in the new year but will leave that for now :)
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    LM4900LM4900 Regular
    Yes. Im still doing it but going at a slower pace and not so far 
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    LM4900 said:
    Yes. Im still doing it but going at a slower pace and not so far 
    Good plan. I think if I'd been running more recently I'd probably still continue with it, but I love my dance class and I'll do some yoga
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    Rachel.a21Rachel.a21 Regular
    I need to do some yoga! I’ve been meaning to start walking again but it’s been so cold here 
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    Have you got snow?
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    Rachel.a21Rachel.a21 Regular
    No snow, I wish we did! It seems like everywhere around us has gotten snow this week. We just have rain today 
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    SmithL35SmithL35 Regular
    Ahh I hate just rain :(
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