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Amira Aly Defends Weight Training After Halfway Pregnancy Post

Aly says international medical guidance supports exercise in uncomplicated pregnancies.

Overview

  • Amira Aly shared a 'Halbzeit' Instagram clip showing her growing baby bump and posted Stories of herself lifting weights while pregnant.
  • Her training posts drew strong reactions from followers, with many expressing concern that heavy weightlifting in pregnancy could be risky.
  • Aly responded directly on Instagram with the line “Mein Körper. Meine Schwangerschaft. Meine informierte Entscheidung” and cited international guidelines that endorse movement, including strength training, in uncomplicated pregnancies.
  • The post reached roughly one million followers and collected more than 10,000 likes, with several celebrities leaving supportive comments.
  • Her ex-husband Oliver Pocher has publicly complained on his podcast about not being informed and questioned the announcement, turning the debate into a personal public dispute.