Lifting weights Any women still lifting weights while pregnant or did in a past pregnancy? Advice and/or experiences?

I workout about 5-6 times a week and I will continue doing so as long as I feel okay! Doctor said it's fine as long as u were active before pregnancy as well.. working out makes me feel great!! :) so I would say go for it if your doctor says it's okay :)

I've still been working out but my pride has taken a hit from decreasing in weight! I'm just curious what other women's routines are like and if they cut back at all.

Yes. I am continuing to do so and did my entire pregnancy with my son, who is 18 months. I ran, did the elliptical and revolving stair master, squats, lunges and lifted 10 lb weights. Just make sure and not lay on your back after your first trimester. But if you were active before, continue to do so. It was such an easy recovery for me and the weight fell off in 10 days

I was put on rest for a couple weeks but I went back to the gym this week, did cardio only but plan on lifting again, just not as heavy or intense.if Dr says it ok, then you're good :)

I still work out 4-5 times a week. I was told I could still lift weights but nothing more than 25lbs. ☺️

I still lift 5-6 days a week. Dr & NP told me I don't have to decrease intensity or weights at all. I squat & deadlift 225+lbs. She said nothing on my back and no contact sports/activities... sometimes I find it difficult to do more than 45 mins of cardio though... if you were active before, continue. But don't start anything new or anything that jeopardizes your balance...

I'm so glad I found this thread! I wasn't a gym rat before my last pregnancy, but I am now! Since finding out a couple of days ago I've been worried that I can't keep up with my workouts. I do bootcamps so it sounds like if I decrease weight amount a bit I'll be fine! YahOooo! Especially since all I want to eat right now is spaghetti! Haha

My doctor told me I could do whatever my body felt comfortable doing since I've been very active before. She just wanted me to keep my heart rate below 140 so it looks like every doctor may recommend something different.

My dr recommended that I keep my hr at a level I van still carry on a conversation with. I have a naturally high hr so for me that's above 150

My doctor recommended same as above. Heartrate at a level you can still carry on a conversation, since all women are different. I have been doing cardio since I was a teenager, so I get mine above 140 quite often, but not very fatigued. I did with my son also. Just listen to your body is what's most important.