To run or not to run?

The quick answer is, every woman is different.

There are so many benefits to running post-baby whether it’s either starting your running journey or continuing. It’s empowering, it’s free, it’s a great way to exercise, it releases endorphins and is great for your mental health. But, before you grab your trainers please stop for a moment and think about what your body has gone through. Pregnancy and birth is an amazing yet physically demanding process and your muscles, energy levels, and lifestyle have changed. If someone mentioned pelvic floor to you before you had a baby, did you honestly know what it was, let alone where on earth it was or what it did? The quick answer is, every woman is different.

Before you go running, definitely wait at least 3 months after birth.

A little test…. 

Jog on the spot for 60 seconds 

Jump up and down 3 times

Then do 2 big coughs

If you didn’t leak, then that is your green light 💚

If you did leak or felt any discomfort, heaviness, pressure, or pain in your pelvis or your back then I would take this as a red light 🚨 for running right now.

 If you have any of the symptoms or worried about your pelvic floor health then I would recommend you see a women’s health physio and look into having a Mummy MOT. Meanwhile, come to my Buggyfit or my Motherhood Circuit’s class where I will show you how to strengthen and work your core and pelvic floor muscles which will help you build a strong foundation to start running safely again. 

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