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how much can you lift?

I get this question ALL the time when I work with new prenatal people. "How much weight can I lift when I'm pregnant?" My response is this- You can lift as MUCH as you want. If you can maintain or increase your resistance, great! If you need to scale back and regress certain exercises, great! There are no current limitations from ACOG. It truly depends on the following: 1- Can you stay within a 6-7 on the 1-10 RPE scale? (Meaning the rate of perceived exertion- how challengi

Jun 17, 20222 min read

Pregnancy Need to Know- Exercise in the First Trimester

Congratulations, you're pregnant! The first trimester is an exciting time, but it's certainly not the easiest. You're thrilled (or shocked) with your news, but you probably won't tell people for another 2-3 months. You might be experiencing some telltale symptoms of pregnancy, or feeling somewhat normal. Every pregnancy is different, so no need to fret either way. If you are a regular exerciser, you will need to make some minor adjustments to your workout. Below are some h

Jul 14, 20163 min read

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Pregnancy Need to Know- Exercise in the First Trimester