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Add weights at 18 weeks pregnant?

mkupartist
mkupartist Posts: 79 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I was doing some weights for a couple of months in the first part of my pregnancy but I feel now that maybe it's too much?

Should I stick with calisthenics or should I actually reincorporate weights? Would freeweights be better than the machines?

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  • iuangina
    iuangina Posts: 691 Member
    Ask your doctor.
  • jenniet04
    jenniet04 Posts: 1,054 Member
    I did weights without a problem, just realize that you may have to modify so that you can maintain proper form. Sitting is suggested quite a bit to protect your back. Always a good idea to ask your doctor.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    TALK.TO.YOUR.DOCTOR.
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    I would definitely talk to your dr and see what they say - they might say it's fine if you stick with the same or possibly lighter weights, or they might prefer you not use weights at all. And even if they do feel okay with you continuing, they may have suggestions for particular moves you should or shouldn't do. So I'd sit down and make a detailed list of what you want to talk about and go over it at your next appointment.
  • mahidac
    mahidac Posts: 126 Member
    only take advice from you doctor on this subject
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