The key to weight lifting when pregnant is not to use extra heavy weights. Light dumb bells combined with basic moves found at http://www.fitsugar.com/Strength-Training-Routine-Pregnancy-8692093?slide=3 can assist you. Also remember not to strain your body and keep in contact with a doctor.
Weight training is just as applicable to women as it is to men. The first place to look for more information on weight training for women would be your local physician, for medical clearance, and then an area gym that provides athletic training or personal training as these people are experts on strength and resistance training.
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You can try checking places such as Curves or Jenny Craig for more information on where you can learn more about weight training for women as they are gyms made mostly for women
Obviously notskinny people gain more weight than fat people when their pregnant
Weight training exercises are gender neutral, so anything you buy would be good for both men and women.
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200 pounds minimum.
Absolutely it is. Weight training is especially beneficial as women age and bone mass declines. Weight training strengthens the muscles surrounding the bones, thus strengthening the joints reducing the chance of osteoporosis. Also, if a women is trying to lose weight or maintain her current weight, weight training increases muscle mass which burns calories much faster than fat.
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