Wow..pregnant woman working out video...

[readyin07]

www.facebook.com/insiderpeople/videos/521328604741443/?fref=nf

Well, damn. I feel like me lifting any sort of weight during pregnancy would be a not very great idea. This girl is making it look easy. 

[readyin07]

OOps. Meant to put on ML but sure you all will gasp in amazement as well

[DesertMoon]

Oh dear I just keep picturing her falling of dropping the weight on her tummy.

[waffletime]

May 1, 2016 17:42:34 GMT -5 readyin07 said:

www.facebook.com/insiderpeople/videos/521328604741443/?fref=nf

Well, damn. I feel like me lifting any sort of weight during pregnancy would be a not very great idea. This girl is making it look easy. 

Well yeah, for her I'm sure that is easy, that's nowhere close to where she normally lifts, lol.

[wambam]

I saw this the other day and everyone on FB was losing their minds over it. I see it every week at my gym and so it doesn't even phase me. Women modify as necessary and usually lift less weight than when not pregnant, but most of them continue working out well into third trimester. As far as I know, everyone has had mainly healthy pregnancies and births.

#anecdotes

[sugarbear]

I think it's awesome. Good for her. My doctor encouraged me to workout as I had pre-pregnancy.

[readyin07]

May 1, 2016 18:29:40 GMT -5 wambam said:

I saw this the other day and everyone on FB was losing their minds over it. I see it every week at my gym and so it doesn't even phase me. Women modify as necessary and usually lift less weight than when not pregnant, but most of them continue working out well into third trimester. As far as I know, everyone has had mainly healthy pregnancies and births.

#anecdotes

My gym is more boot camp than cross fit. So we have plenty of women working out until they are ready to pop, but not with this level of weight. Amazing what a body can do. 

[taratru]

If you don't stop what you're doing, it's relatively easy to keep on going. Good for her.

[isabel]

If you have an established fitness regimen prior to getting pregnant, there's really no reason to stop it. My last crossfit session was 3 days before going into labor. My best friend was super freaked out that I continued to work out hard, but my body was well accustomed to what I was doing. I did stop doing certain movements, like box jumps, rope climbs, and handstand push-ups, but I otherwise tried to stay as normal as possible.

[rugbywife]

I was in better shape at 21 weeks pregnant (I could front squat 115lbs) than I am now almost a year post partum.

Strength is strength...she can do it because she is strong, did it throughout her pregnancy, and is smart enough to know how to adjust her workouts.

[calmcosmo]

My crossfit coach did the same thing. She was climbing ropes to the ceiling, lifting heavy, burpees, out-running and rowing me, etc. up until the day before she had her healthy, 8.5 pound baby. She's a professional athlete, and her doctor was completely fine with it. She posted a few videos doing clean and jerks at 9 months pregnant and people were definitely uncomfortable. But for her, it was easy. She was lifting much lighter and listening to her body. Even though she was still out-performing most of us non-pregnant women, she was definitely modifying.

If your form is good and you are using the right muscle groups then there isn't too much risk. Obviously she's been doing this awhile.

[calmcosmo]

Just wanted to add, my daughter was a preemie and I was on modified and full bedrest for both of my pregnancies. So for me, even going on a brisk walk was not an option. I definitely think some pregnant women cannot work out like that (myself included, and as a generally fit woman this was VERY hard for me). But if you're healthy and are just continuing your typical regimen - good for you!

[littlemisssunshine]

I started working out at 14 weeks and it's been awesome. I was always active before pregnancy, but added light weight lifting and concentrating on core/pelvic floor muscles. I'm using a trainer and have the permission of my dr. People try to treat me like I'm an invalid, but I hate that label. I really think exercising has helped moderate my symptoms and I feel much better on a day to day basis.

Good for this women!

[AJL]

Good for her!

[berrysweet]

I am having a slight side-eye reaction to the plan to coach a bootcamp at one week postpartum, but I think the rest of it is awesome.