Lifting weights and pregnancy?

quailbeach

Hey, who here lifts weights?  I meet one of my friends at the gym every Weds and we do mostly hiit but spot each other for some free weights sometimes.  I'm wondering how much I can do now that I'm pregnant and I don't want to send any alarms off to her that I'm pregnant yet since it's so early.  Has anyone looked into this and what are the guidelines?

jhburton

My doctor told me I could continue doing whatever I was used to pre pregnancy. But to pay attention to my body. If I was cramping or feeling anything unusual to stop. 

quailbeach

ok, good to hear!

Koalamomma3

I second that!  If you were already doing it, shouldn't be a problem. You might find yourself running out of breath a little easier though, I have found I need to take an extra breather or two. Just listen to your body 

ddbbdd

Seconding all of the above. If your body is used to it, stick with it as long as your body tells you to.