Exercise at 26 wks preg

Is it safe to jog/run at 26 wks preg???

I have a friend who was very into the gym & exercise pre pregnancy & has continued her vigorous exercising throughout being pregnant. She does body pump about 3-4 times a week, and on the days she doesn't do gym, she walks/runs with the dog for about an hour each time.

I think she fears gaining excess weight during her pregnancy & having to lose it post pregnancy - so if anything, her exercise has been stepped up a notch. I'm really worried about her!

She is naturally a small person (wouldn't weigh more than 50-55kg pre-baby) and her Dr told her she HAS to gain at LEAST 10kg by the end of pregnancy or he will not be happy with her. Her baby bump has only just popped out in the last 2 weeks or so.

She's even made comments like, "I'll have to hide weights in my clothes next time I see my obstetrician"...... AAAAHHHH!!!

I should keep my nose out of her business... but I'm worried thats all!

well i can only go by what my OB told me... and that was not to over exercise. She said 4 times a week, about 30 min and make sure that i'm not overheating and keep my heart rate below 140 as it is dangerous for bubs. I don't think it's bad to run while pg, the major concern would be joint and ligament damage from the hormones that relax our bits during pg!

my cousin was a fanatic exerciser! sounds just like your friend.. and probably about the same size too.. but she DID slow down, she stopped jogging but still went to the gym etc. all in all i think post baby she only put on like 2 kg that she needed to get off..and she ate heaps!! i think because their body's are so athletic they naturally burn more and don't put on as much post baby weight.. that's my opinion from what i've seen!

Your friend should count herself lucky that she has someone like you who cares about her! :)