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#211: How to get fit during pregnancy  by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#211: How to get fit during pregnancy

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu Mar 27 2025

Show Notes

Is it possible to build muscle or strength during pregnancy? Dr. Shannon breaks down the current literature and suggests a strength-training and cardio routine to aim for during pregnancy.

0:00: Introduction to weight lifting during pregnancy

5:00: ACOG exercise recommendations during pregnancy

8:30: Resistance training during pregnancy

:Is it possible to build muscle during pregnancy?

:How to build muscle & strength during pregnancy

:How to maintain muscle

:Signs and symptoms that you need to stop exercise

:Recommended workout plan during pregnancy

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