Lifting weights during pregnancy is often misunderstood and unnecessarily feared as many women assume it is unsafe but health experts reveal that it can be both beneficial and safe, if done properly.

A kickboxing instructor I took classes with once was almost nine months pregnant and would put us all to shame because we couldn’t keep up with her!

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In fact, women of all ages and backgrounds can safely learn weight lifting with the help of a good coach. "That includes women who are pregnant," Carr says, although some movements may be modified.