Is It Safe To Lift Weights While Pregnant?

Q—CHARLOTTE’S BOOK READER

I'm pregnant and definitely want to keep working out, but I'm curious: is it safe for me to use weights?

A—AMY ROSOFF DAVIS, CELEBRITY TRAINER

Yes! I used 2-3 pound weights almost five days a week my whole pregnancy. Whether you do exercises or just take those things on a brisk walk with you, it's good to keep strong arms (you will need them to hold your baby) and a strong core (which you need during delivery). While you don't want to attempt to build muscle, it's important to build stamina (which is also needed for delivery)! Lifting weights also helps keep your body toned, and helps your body maintain a healthy weight. All good things! I also did a bunch of arm dancing both on my own and with clients during my pregnancy. Arm dancing is also great for stamina (remember to keep breathing through the pain) and also keeps long lean and toned arms. Arm dancing is also a great postpartum exercise—you can do it sitting in bed!

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Check out our exclusive interview with Amy Rosoff Davis, celeb trainer. Also—there's more reader questions where this came from. In this recent edition, clinical nutritionist Corina Crysler advises which supplements can help balance hormones.

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