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Ensure a solid liftoff for your kids and provide encouragement along the way.

Let them struggle to succeed but jump in if they truly need help.

The research shows people lift more simply knowing they have a spotter nearby!

Happy Father’s Day!

We’re psyched about the two new Strength Wise babies on the way.

We expect our newborns to start hitting the iron right away.  They usually arrive pretty beefy and onesies are essentially just miniature singlets.  

They’ll have great role models, as our pregnant lifters have continued to crush their workouts.  

That got us thinking about myths that might prevent folks from strength training during a time when physical activity is key.  

Myth 1: Only low-impact workouts are okay.

FACT: For those with unmoderate- and high-intensity exercise is safe and recommended.  
complicated pregnancies who are cleared by their doctor. You shouldn’t be limited to just walking or gentle yoga. We should always focus on how strength benefits the many phases of our lives.  

Myth 2: Ab workouts are not safe.

FACT: Core strength is vital! A strong core promotes healthy back posture, balance, and stability as your body changes. Moreover, a medically approved abdominal strengthening program can actually decrease the occurrence and size of diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation).

Myth 3: Lifting weights is unsafe (especially heavy lifting).

FACT: This was actually studied in 2023!  

Researchers followed 679 individuals who lifted at least 80% one-repetition maximum during pregnancy.  One key finding?  “Participants who maintained pre-pregnancy training levels until delivery reported significantly less reproductive complications than those who ceased training levels prior to delivery.”

Bottom line: every person has their own pregnancy journey.  Butif you enjoy lifting weights or you want to get stronger, you will reap big benefits.  Just follow your doctor’s advice, listen to your body, and find a routine that works for you.