Strength Training At 8 Months Pregnant
- Camille
- Feb 25
- 1 min read
In the third trimester and my body is feeling great - I owe this massively to training on a regular basis.
I’m very grateful to have the ability to do this. It wasn’t an easy start as I battled with severe hypermeisis gravidum during the first and second trimester - initially training was impossible.
After successful treatment, along with the support from my husband, OBGYN and @coastalfitnesshk , I managed to find a sense of normality again and gradually reintroduced movement.
Strength training, when done right, is known to be safe and beneficial for both mother and baby.
And it’s had an incredible impact on both my mental wellbeing, and physical health during pregnancy.
The body goes through a shift of hormones and anything that helps regulate my sleep, hunger and energy is a win.
Three important considerations I’d recommend when it comes to training:
1. Consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise (preferably one who understands exercise 🙃)
2. Work with a coach who has specialised training and experience in pre- and postnatal fitness, and who you feel you can communicate with openly.
3. Remember training will look different to pre-pregnancy and that’s ok.
My numbers (and movements) don’t look the same, but I’m still benefitting from training and that’s what matters.
Pregnancy is different for everyone, but movement remains one of my best forms of self-care💆🏻♀️
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