A 35-weeks pregnant powerlifter has revealed she’s still lifting weights – and she has no plans to stop!
Olivia Enriquez, 25, from Houston, Texas, says she’s made adjustments to her routine but is determined to keep training safely as she prepares for motherhood.
“I’m maintaining as much muscle and strength as I can!” Olivia said.
“I plan on continuing to lift throughout my pregnancy with adjustments as needed. Overall, I feel that lifting weights has contributed to less aches and pains, and I hope it aids in my postpartum as well.”
The gym-obsessed mum-to-be has wowed fans online, with many rushing to support her dedication.
One TikTok user wrote: “The cut is gonna go crazy after this baby!”
Another said: “Wow!”
A third commented: “Looking amazing! … And strong as hell!!”
But experts have weighed in, urging caution.
Dr. Lawrence Cunningham from UK Care Guide said: “I always recommend that anyone that is pregnant, especially those engaged in high-intensity activities like weightlifting, should have a thorough consultation with their GP.”
He added: “The safety will heavily depend on the individual’s pre-pregnancy fitness level, their experience with weightlifting, and their health during pregnancy.”
While some professional athletes have continued high-intensity workouts while pregnant, Dr. Cunningham warned this should not be considered the norm.
For Olivia, though, weightlifting remains a key part of her journey to motherhood – and she’s proving that pregnancy won’t hold her back!