I used to hit the gym before and still want to continue light workouts in my second trimester. Bit unsure about machines like leg press though. Any fit mommas who kept training, was it fine?
My doctor explained that lying on your back for exercises like leg press after the first trimester can compress the vena cava, reducing blood flow to the baby. So it's best avoided.
Unless you are trying to lift the whole gym, a very light leg press might be okay. But please, don't try to be a superhero right now, ask your doc first!
My mother was shocked when I mentioned gym workouts. But my doctor said light exercises are fine, though she strictly told me to avoid heavy machines like leg press.
Heavy gym exercises are generally not recommended as they increase intra-abdominal pressure. It is highly advisable to get your gynac's clearance before doing any weight training.
