8 Months Pregnant and Lifting Weights — She’s Sending a Powerful Message
She has a rounded belly that pushes the seams of her leggings and carries life within her. Nearing the end of her pregnancy, Hannah isn't spending her days quietly on her couch. Once a fitgirl, always a fitgirl, her baby is far from being a burden in her workouts. While the third trimester is often tiring for expectant mothers, for the sturdy Hannah, it's a time of full power.
The gym, his haven of peace
Not all women experience pregnancy the same way. Some become one with the mattress and sleep wherever they land. Every effort, even climbing stairs, costs them as much as a 10 km hike. Conversely, there are others who lift mountains (as well as kettlebells and pull-up bars) with that XXL balloon in the foreground.
While some expectant mothers are extra cautious and are almost ready to wrap their bumps in bubble wrap or create shock-absorbing armor, Hannah continues her workout at the gym with her belly as a banner . It's taking up more and more space on the leather seats, but it doesn't hinder her workouts.
At 8 months pregnant, her belly prevents her from seeing her sneakers and the foam mats under her feet. However, it blends into her muscle-building workouts and accompanies her every move. While many fit girls sport a laser-printed six-pack, Hannah proudly displays this belly that contains life. The gym is her refuge, her second home. There's no way she's letting her sports bra and sweatpants gather dust in a closet for nine months. She's shaping a sturdy frame to best shelter this little being, who is slowly heading towards the exit.
8 months pregnant and endless energy
The seasoned fitgirl, who knows every piece of equipment by heart and has a build of steel, is already the mother of a little boy. So she knows the joys of motherhood, and for her, pregnancy is ultimately just a warm-up. While some women sacrifice their favorite activities to avoid disturbing the baby too much, Hannah performs squats and curls as if nothing had happened. Far from being bedridden, she feels, on the contrary, boosted by her baby. She has a double dose of strength.
The first few months weren't exactly easy, but the last trimester was practically idyllic. Hannah has a huge belly that makes it hard for her to touch the ground, but she doesn't feel it when she exercises. She also expresses her gratitude for this body, which allows her to carry life as well as iron. "I'm very, very grateful for my body and to be able to keep moving," she says under her video.
Images sometimes praised, sometimes blamed
At the sight of this show of strength, some internet users have sparks in their eyes and others have pupils flashing red, in warning mode. The heavyset, rocked by the weight, share their admiration and already imagine a baby with athletic build, bottle-fed on protein. Conversely, other internet users believe the mother is "reckless." That she only thinks of herself.
Exercising is not contraindicated during pregnancy. "At least 30 minutes of moderate daily activity," specifies the Ministry of Sports . Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you have to freeze in a chair. Hannah doesn't take any unnecessary risks. She adjusts her positions, lowers her weights, and targets body parts that gravitate around the belly without overworking it. Furthermore, she trains under the watchful eye of her husband, who acts as a bodyguard and rushes over as soon as a weight becomes too heavy.
At least she's well equipped to run after her toddler in the park and take the stroller up the stairs. Hannah doesn't exercise to "stay in shape" or work off those pregnancy pounds, but to enjoy herself. It's an act of self-love.
