Should I go back to the gym yet?

It's been 4 weeks since I gave birth and technically you're supposed to wait until 6 weeks. I am simply dying to workout and frankly I think the outside socialization would do wonders for me mentally. Should I just go and try to do a "lite" workout?

Re: Should I go back to the gym yet?

No you should not!
I haven't had a child, but I'm a personal trainer and I've researched this topic pretty throuroughly. Your joints are still too unstable and loosened up to handle a workout. Maybe some light walking if anything. Stay away from the weights for another few weeks!

Re: Should I go back to the gym yet?

I was going to say walking...I started at 2 weeks PP.

I did start back to running before 6 weeks.

Re: Should I go back to the gym yet?

I get it to an extent. We're not supposed to lift anything heavy yet I have to other children 25 and 37 lbs who I am toting around all day not to mention loads of laundry. I think doing a lite workout with weights would be less strenuous.