https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 11:39:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091838 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:15:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2091838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I switched to a different position within my company that is only e/o weekend, now I have a little extra time for school and "me time". I definitely need the exercise time - both for physical health and mental stability lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091338 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:33:17 +0000 blackbird 2091338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: Yep ditto what HotChild said. Also check out the Jamie eason trainer-it was 4x a week and I used it to get familiar with lifting PP again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091256 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:07:31 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2091256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: also keep in mind that those of us who lift heavy do less reps than you're describing. The max i would do during a lifting portion/session would be 5x5. </p> <p>Before I started crossfit I really loved The New Rules of Lifting for Women and Nerd Fitness workouts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091243 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:02:16 +0000 bpcmarj 2091243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: yes, I always remind myself that I am just beginning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091209 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:45:47 +0000 blackbird 2091209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bpcmarj: I've been lifting for years, though! Since high school, really, but REALLY lifting over the past 3 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091122 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:06:43 +0000 bpcmarj 2091122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: you go girl! Impressed you can fit that into your schedule!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091119 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:06:11 +0000 bpcmarj 2091119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The greatest thing for me is free childcare at out gym for members from 5-7pm. Every other gym nearby with childcare only has it during the day, and I work!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091104 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:01:33 +0000 bpcmarj 2091104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: and here I was proud of my 35lb squat. Haha no really, DH lifts an obscene amount so I am almost skewed into thinking nothing is ever going to be "heavy" but it feels good to me!</p> <p>I typically start with a comfortable weight 10 reps, then up the weight as I go and try for a 4 sets (10 reps, 10 reps, 8, reps, and 6 reps at the heaviest). Snow and car trouble has kept me out of the gym for about a week or two and I am SO SO missing it. I can't wait to get back to it. </p> <p>And then focus on what I am eating! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091081 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:48:00 +0000 CocoLoco523 2091081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crossfit!! I love it! My other favorite is hot power yoga. It really balances out the CF for me. :)<br /> But now that I'm 30 weeks pregnant, I've had to scale back. I still try to go 1 or 2 times a week. But due to SPD, I'm really limited. Getting to the point where I might suspend my membership until I'm ready to go back after birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091055 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:38:44 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2091055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started Crossfit a little over a year ago and really fell in love with weightlifting. I'm a small person and for the first time I feel strong. I love to shock people with what I can do at the gym and in day to day life. Back squats, deadlifts, and cleans are my favorites.</p> <p>I had to stop at the end of last year because of traveling and then because of my FET. Now that I am pregnant with twins I doubt my doctor will give me approval to go back. Once I give birth and recover I hope that I can fit time to lift in my schedule. Right now I'm watching my booty shrink and it makes me sad. I miss squats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2091036 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:32:56 +0000 alphagam84 2091036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lift as part of cross training for triathlons. I lift two days/week. I focus on upper body one day and lower body the other days. I use the gym I have access to at work so I do machines, free weights, fitness room equipment like bosu balls, kettlebells, etc. I haven't done CrossFit mainly due to how expensive it is! I love feeling strong from lifting. I'm not super jacked but have more definition in my muscles than this time last year when I wasn't lifting. My goal is to be able to do an unassisted pull up and it's so hard to do! I got to only 10 lbs assisted but then I think I strained my right bicep and had to back off. I'm down to 30 lbs of assisted weight right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090574 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 22:15:07 +0000 lizzywiz 2090574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: 100lb overhead...wow! :grin: impressive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090525 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:23:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2090525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lifting is what has kept me exercising! I have always given up in the past because honestly I hate cardio. It is a struggle to keep doing it. But an hour of weights goes so fast for me- I still get my heart rate up, I'm still building strength and endurance, and burning fat. </p> <p>I started taking a body pump class and approached the instructor for assistance with technique, after about a month of taking the class 2-3x a week, I felt comfortable doing weights without a class. </p> <p>My routines is typically similar to this:<br /> Squats with barbell<br /> Lunges with barbell<br /> Deadlifts<br /> Overhead press<br /> Cleans<br /> Chest press with barbell<br /> Side flies with dumb bells<br /> Laying flat skull crushers with barbell<br /> Bicep curls with barbell </p> <p>I usually still try to do ten minutes of cardio whether it's a quick run, jump rope, high knees, or similar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090524 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 21:20:42 +0000 blackbird 2090524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did Crossfit for awhile but stopped while pregnant-my back can't take it. I lift heavy at the gym. 150 lb squat, 100lb overhead...go big or go home :)</p> <p>I've done a few routines: 4 days or two day splits....I saw a lot of progress doing splits four days a week. Two days upper body, two days lower</p> <p>I do about 20 min of HIIT usually. Not pregnant. Now I hang out on a bike </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090511 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:59:33 +0000 ineebee 2090511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I got pregnant, I was lifting at CrossFit! I'm pretty petite and it was awesome to eventually lift more than some of the more "stronger"-looking women in my class. I love how strong it made me feel because up til then all I ever did was cardio. Such a huge difference and I can't wait to get back to it after I can get back to the gym! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090250 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 15:00:01 +0000 lizzywiz 2090250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lift at the gym, alternating upper body vs lower body days and usually only 2 to 3 times a week. I am surprised at the progress I can make in that short time!<br /> I also follow a relatively pain free plan: I lift whatever weight until I can do 3 sets of 15, good form and slow. Then increase by 5 or 10 pounds and work my way up to 3 sets of 15.<br /> I enjoy feeling strong and it definitely decreases the pain I have in my back from lifting toddler girl all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090246 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:52:23 +0000 bpcmarj 2090246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Microscope: i have been going to the gym with him and he is definitely making sure I am not lifting light!! Just figured I would see if there were others:) iI am still learny so I am not lifting that heavy, but I am certainly lifting heavier than I ever have before. I haven't done much with kettlebe but am interested in trying some. My DH mentioned kettle bell squats, so I should see about those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090243 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:52:01 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2090243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do crossfit and lift heavy! Definitely dont be afraid of heavy weights. I've been adding so much to my lifts lately and I've never felt better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090242 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:49:47 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2090242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lift! Be sure to use heavy enough weights, a lot of women are scared of bulking up, but that won't happen, I promise! I do a mix of plyo and hiit with my weights to burn extra fat. Squats are my favorites, but I also love kettlebell training. I'd your husband is into it, he should be able to help. I'd also take advantage of a free personal trainer session if your gym offers it. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090238 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:41:15 +0000 bpcmarj 2090238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: when I am home I am lucky if i can focus on something for 10 minutes, but can do much longer at the gym. I only have 2.5lb weights at home which feel like nothing to me now!</p> <p>@lilyann: I have never had a booty, so that's a goal of mine too! Goal number one is no more muffin top! Ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090213 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:55:24 +0000 lilyann 2090213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right now I am doing bootcamp for fat loss but am starting to increase my weight and am liking my results. I plan on getting into lifting once my bootcamp challenge is over this week.</p> <p>After having 2 kids in two years, I am trying to build my booty back :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2090202 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:35:04 +0000 sarac 2090202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've started a great 7 minute routine that I do with small hand weights. It's a great way to get into it, and I plan to keep pushing my weight in the future, and expanding the time I spend doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/bees-who-lift#post-2089954 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 06:34:24 +0000 bpcmarj 2089954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you lift, what does this look like to you? Crossfit? Weight training at the gym?</p> <p>DH is a serious powerlifter and I recently (December) started lifting, too. It feels so great and I am actually sticking to it this time. I have been lifting at the gym, though this winter has been brutal so we are going to get a few pairs of dumbbells for me to use at home if I can't make it. At the gym, I am typically training 5 days a week and focusing on one body part a day with cardio at the end of my workout (since I am trying to cut some fat, too). </p>