Pregnancy Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stop Training
Medical advice has changed dramatically. For most healthy pregnancies, exercise is now encouraged—as long as training changes with the body.
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• For many women, staying active during pregnancy can support strength, fitness, and overall well-being. With appropriate adjustments and medical guidance, training can remain part of a healthy pregnancy.
In 1985, pregnant women were advised not to let their heart rate climb above 140 beats per minute during exercise. That one-size-fits-all limit was eventually abandoned as research and medical guidance evolved. (Sports Medicine - Open, 2023)
Today, the message is strikingly different. For healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies, the CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week, while the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports both aerobic and strength exercise. (CDC, 2025) (ACOG, 2020)
Today, the message is strikingly different. For healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies, the CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week, while the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports both aerobic and strength exercise. (CDC, 2025) (ACOG, 2020)
