Here's a woman who's doing some fairly serious weightlifting during her pregnancy. I completely agree that women who are pregnant should remain active and engage in mild exercises, but in my opinion, weight lifting like this is too much. Luckily the baby is okay. What do you think, safe or not??
Weightlifting During Pregnancy...Too Much In My Opinion!
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Denise1952
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I don't ever recommend weight-lifting. First of all, I never liked it myself, so I did a lot of research on it, and came up with what I believe to be healthy ways of building muscle. One is normal-type house work, but much of that tones, keeps you toned. These are my opinions SB, my own experience, not a pro anything, or Doctor. I also found a way to do what is pretty much the types of exercises we did in gradeschool PE, body-weight stuff like pushups, lunges. I also do uphill/hiking which builds muscle in my legs. The kayaking in the summer if I row steady for x amount of minutes really builds upper body.
As far as when a person is pregnant, I think even if I were used to lifting, I would be cutting back, seems common sense. You are doing for two when you are pregnant, and I think I'd be more inclined to stear clear of harsh exercise/lifting. Just my thoughts. There is such fear of gaining weight, I can understand it because I don't like my extra fat. But a baby is way more important, than a few extra pounds we can take off after the birth. Denise
As far as when a person is pregnant, I think even if I were used to lifting, I would be cutting back, seems common sense. You are doing for two when you are pregnant, and I think I'd be more inclined to stear clear of harsh exercise/lifting. Just my thoughts. There is such fear of gaining weight, I can understand it because I don't like my extra fat. But a baby is way more important, than a few extra pounds we can take off after the birth. Denise
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These woman are perfect examples of why one should never, ever swallow bubble gum!
Otherwise, mild and sensible exercise during pregnancy is a wonderful thing. But, serious weightlifting is just plain stupid and proof that the world is full of idiots.
Otherwise, mild and sensible exercise during pregnancy is a wonderful thing. But, serious weightlifting is just plain stupid and proof that the world is full of idiots.
Denise1952
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These woman are perfect examples of why one should never, ever swallow bubble gum!
Otherwise, mild and sensible exercise during pregnancy is a wonderful thing. But, serious weightlifting is just plain stupid and proof that the world is full of idiots.
TG, if you knew anything, you would know we can only blow bubbles in the bathtub
Pappy
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Oh, Denise...so that's why they call it a bubble bath.��������
Denise1952
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Yes Pappy! Fun fun, and basically free fun, LOL!!layful:
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