🎙️ This week, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in women’s fitness: is it actually safe to lift heavy while pregnant? From outdated myths to modern research, we’re joined by pre & postnatal specialist Laura McManus-Brennan to break down what training during pregnancy really looks like and why it’s far more individual than social media would have you believe. 💪🤰

Is it safe to lift heavy whilst pregnant? (We asked an expert)
Uplift Conversations, Season 02, Ep. 57
▪️ Lifting During Pregnancy – What “heavy” actually means
▪️ Training Myths vs Reality – Why pregnancy isn’t about wrapping yourself in cotton wool
▪️ Starting Strength Training While Pregnant – Yes, you can begin safely
▪️ Core Training & Coning – What to watch for and what’s actually safe
▪️ Running While Pregnant – How long you can keep going and when to adapt
▪️ Training for Birth – Why pregnancy is more like marathon prep than rest
▪️ Mental Health Benefits – Why movement matters just as much for the mind
▪️ Overheating, Nutrition & Energy – What really needs adjusting
▪️ Cultural Stigma – Why pregnant women are still judged in gyms

👉 Laura’s website:
https://www.lmbfitness.co.uk/
👉 Follow Laura on Instagram:
@lmbfitness_pt 

📌 Helpful resources mentioned in this episode:
👉 Get Active for Pregnancy Questionnaire:
https://www.activepregnancyfoundation.org/getactivequestionnaireforpregnancy