Emily Breeze, 31, is an Olympic lifter and Crossfit competitor who is still shoulder pressing more than 100 lbs and dead lifting over 200 lbs at nine months pregnant.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, resident has done Crossfit nearly every day during her pregnancy, and has plans to teach a bootcamp only one week after giving birth. She says working out has made her feel more energetic while pregnant, and that her doctor has told her the baby has a strong, healthy heartbeat.
Breeze is also a personal trainer and has been doing Crossfit for years. She says that continuing to work out at this intensity has been safe for her, but she wouldn’t recommend it for pregnant women who have never done it before.
Story by Lisa Ryan and editing by A.C. Fowler