I am in my 26th week of pregnancy and have been trying to do at least 2 total body weight workouts per week. This is what is frustrating me about weight training and I'm hoping that Shelia and others will have some advice on this: When I lift with heavier weights (about 18-20 lbs for lower body and 15-18lbs for upper body), after the workout I am very wiped out which is a feeling I do not like or think is healthy (i think it is my body's way of saying I've done too much). During the workout I feel moderately challenged and may have to take an occasional break or two to make sure my heart rate doesn't get too high
When i use lower weights (mostly around the 15lb range for lower body and 8-15lbs for upper body) I feel fine after the workout--even energized. However, during the workout I don't feel all that challenged, though, I can honestly say that I do feel like I am getting a work out as I will "feel it" some what in my muscles.
I was wondering if others have experienced this same thing with weight training and how you managed it. I guess I mostly lean towards going with how my body feels which means using the lower weights...but then I think I am not getting the full benefit of the workout...any thoughts or advice on this is greatly appreciated!
When i use lower weights (mostly around the 15lb range for lower body and 8-15lbs for upper body) I feel fine after the workout--even energized. However, during the workout I don't feel all that challenged, though, I can honestly say that I do feel like I am getting a work out as I will "feel it" some what in my muscles.
I was wondering if others have experienced this same thing with weight training and how you managed it. I guess I mostly lean towards going with how my body feels which means using the lower weights...but then I think I am not getting the full benefit of the workout...any thoughts or advice on this is greatly appreciated!