LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A Los Angeles woman is sparking controversy after a photo of her lifting seemingly heavy weights while eight months pregnant was posted online.
The popular CrossFit exercise program published the photo of 35-year-old Lea-Ann Ellison, who attends a Hollywood gym, on Facebook earlier this week.
CrossFit workouts call for “constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement.” While they are typically short in duration — 30 minutes or less — they are known for being physically demanding.
“8 months pregnant with baby number 3 and CrossFit has been my sanity. I have been CrossFitting for 2 1/2 years and … strongly believe that pregnancy is not an illness, but a time to relish in your body’s capabilities to kick ass,” the photo’s caption reads, quoting Ellison.
While the post has received more than 17,000 likes and has been shared thousands of times, several commenters are questioning Ellison’s decision to continue her workout regimen at the end of her pregnancy.
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