My lochia went away at week 2 completly (textbook vaginal birth). Walked everyday since day 1, increased walk as I felt better.
I ran 2 miles at week 5. The bleeding returned, not a lot, but still evident. Took it easy and waited for 6 week post partum appt for official all clear.

Op - did you exercise pre pregnancy? Are you nursing?

I started running around 4-5 weeks after my c-section, but took it very easy. I also did a lot of Tracy Anderson post-partum in the beginning before easing back into the HIIT stuff (which I picked up around 8 weeks postpartum). One question - were you working out during your pregnancy? If so, you should have a quicker and easier return to it.

I resumed running and Pilates around 5 weeks but took it slow. My body seemed to handle it well (no bleeding or anything) so I ran a few more times that week. Got the official ok from my OB shortly thereafter. I was not ready for HIIT at that point though - that would've been too much for me. As it was, I would get weird pains in my pelvic area if I ran too hard or was too aggressive with leg exercises. They went away for good after a few months so I think it was just my body slowly getting back to normal. FTR, I ran a marathon right before getting pregnant and continued to run until my third trimester, along with doing prenatal yoga and lifting weights, so I was pretty active before and during pregnancy. It still took some time to really get back to my pre-baby level. Just give it a try now if you're feeling good and see how you feel during the workout and after, then adjust accordingly. GL!

How soon after delivery did you resume real workouts? My OB-GYN said to listen to my body following delivery. Currently at 5 weeks from normal vaginal delivery with minimal tearing. Have been walking...now at 5 miles or less per day and doing mild weight lifting for upper body/back. Hope to return to high intensity interval training ASAP to burn fat. Can I resume running and rowing now or do I need to wait for all-clear at 6 weeks OB-GYN appointment?