Pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu is training differently these days: ‘Stop at 70% max’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the actress known for her role in Maa Inti Bangaaram, has adjusted her strength training routine during pregnancy. She now emphasizes listening to her body, stopping workouts at 70% maximum exertion. The Maa Inti Bangaaram actress often lies on the floor or modifies her routine on other days, as her strength training has evolved from pushing harder to respecting her body's signals.

Her goals now involve preserving mobility, circulation, and musculoskeletal stability. Dr. Palleti Siva Karthik Reddy, a consultant physician, says that while pregnancy exercise should focus on preservation rather than performance, low-impact exercises like prenatal yoga, walking, breathing work, and supervised strength training are beneficial.

Fitness expert Garima Goyal stresses that a healthy pregnancy fitness routine should prioritize muscle maintenance, posture, mobility, pelvic floor support, and prepare the body for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. She warns that each pregnancy is unique, and any warning signs should not be ignored. Goyal reiterates that personalized guidance based on trimester, fitness level, medical history, and doctor's advice is essential for safe movement, proper nutrition, hydration, rest, and recovery during pregnancy.