I'm 15 weeks pregnant and have been crossfitting for almost a year now. I typically workout 4-5 times per week. I usually do the WODs that are provided on this website and occasionally do the WOD that everyone else at my box is doing if I am able. I always do the advanced WOD and feel that 65# is still fine for me because I'm used to doing a lot more than that. Today I did my box's WOD which was a 15 minute AMRAP of 300m row, 15 thrusters(55#), and 10 knees to elbows. I took my time and only did 4 rounds. A girl at the gym mentioned to me that I should not be lifting that much weight while pregnant. She said it could cut off the baby's circulation. I explained to her that I never do anything that's not comfortable for me and I always take plenty of breaks and break up my reps. I typically don't lift anything more than 65# since that's what is usually on the advanced WOD. Should I be lifting lighter weight now that I'm in my 2nd trimester or am I ok to continue to lift 65#?

I am 32 wks pregnant and found that while people were supportive of my activity level, I got others that were overly concerned and judgemental. I think it is all about how you feel in regards to the weight, everyone is different and has come from a different history of working out. I found it difficult to scale my workouts as I felt fine during them, not working any harder than normal, but later realized that MAYBE I should have taken it a bit easier and making a mental note for next time. Personally I have kept my weight up for upper body but found that heavier weights for lower body started bothering my back. Good luck, I have attributed a great pregnancy (so far) primarily to my fitness level!

If you are doing the Advanced WODs, #55 is absolutely fine. No offense to the gal but she obviously doesn't about CrossFitting while pregnant. Not lifting weights is an old school attitude. You just keep doing what you're doing. If she comments again, tell her this is an OB recommended site and you're following it for safety.

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