A POWERLIFTER opened up about still lifting weights while 35 weeks pregnant. Olivia Enriquez, 25, decided to keep up with her gym life despite being heavily pregnant. 3 Olivia Enriquez, a powerlifter, intends to remain physically active through her pregnancy Credit: Caters She argues that she has continued to safely lift weights to maintain her fitness and hopes to maintain as much strength as possible.
The gym enthusiast lifted, with adjustments, throughout her pregnancy and loved that she was able to keep to her fitness lifestyle. Oliva, from Houston, Texas, explained that she refused to let labor get in the way of her physical health. “I’m maintaining as much muscle and strength as I can!" she said.
"I plan on continuing to lift throughout my pregnancy with adjustments as needed. "Overall, I feel that lifting weights has contributed to less aches and pains and I hope it aids in my postpartum as well." Viewers were shocked by her determination and perseverance.
One joked that weight loss, or a "cut," will hit different post-pregnancy. Most read in Lifestyle IN THE ROUGH Team GB Olympian throws shade at ex Gaz Beadle as she reveals love life woes SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE 'Pioneer' Ryder Cup star's wife turned him down due to 23-year age gap EXCLUSIVE PAR-TY Inside Scotland's most exclusive golf club that costs over £100k to join HIGHLAND HIDEAWAY Popular Scots golf club with proposed luxury holiday park goes on sale “The cut is gonna go crazy after this baby!" they said. “Wow!” said another.
I fell pregnant the first time I had sex & had babies at 14 & 16 - people assume I’m on benefits but you can’t even get them that young “Looking amazing! ...
And strong as hell!!” added a third. Health professionals have revealed that workouts during pregnancy can continue under medical supervision. "I always recommend that anyone who is pregnant, especially those engaged in high-intensity activities like weightlifting, should have a thorough consultation with their GP," said Doctor Lawrence Cunningham from UK Care Guide.
"This includes continuous monitoring of their health and the health of the fetus, alongside adjustments to their routine as pregnancy progresses." 3 The soon-to-be mom explained that she plans on maintaining her muscles Credit: Caters Cunningham added that moms should exercise caution around strenuous and demanding activities. "It is essential to listen to the body's signals and reduce intensity when necessary," he said.
"Additionally, maintaining proper form and technique becomes even more crucial to avoid injury. "The safety will heavily depend on the individual's pre-pregnancy fitness level, their experience with weightlifting, and their health during pregnancy." "I have seen cases where professional athletes have managed to maintain a high activity level throughout their pregnancy without any adverse effects.
Read more on the Scottish Sun HUNG UP Hundreds of Scots jobs 'at risk' as retail giant proposes call centre closure VIRUS ALERT Major health warning after outbreak of contagious infection in Scotland "However, this should not be considered the norm and should definitely not be taken as a blanket endorsement for all pregnant individuals. "The critical factor will always be the body's response during pregnancy, which obviously varies significantly from one person to another." 3 A doctor added that with caution, exercise may continue through pregnancy Credit: Caters.
