26 August,2026 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Pics via Instagram
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been sharing glimpses of her strength-training routine during pregnancy, but her latest post came with an important disclaimer. The actor urged followers not to treat her workouts as a guide for their own pregnancies, stressing that every pregnancy, body and fitness journey is different.
Sharing BTS videos from the gym, Samantha could be seen continuing her strength training, including deadlifts with weights. However, alongside the clips, the mom-to-be explained that her ability to continue training during pregnancy comes from years of prior experience, medical clearance and a routine specifically modified for her.
Her message offered an important reminder amid the growing trend of people looking to celebrities and social media for fitness inspiration, what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
In her caption, Samantha explained that she has strength trained for years and has continued her routine during pregnancy with her doctor's clearance. She also revealed that her trainer is certified in prenatal training and that every exercise seen in the videos has been modified for her body, experience and pregnancy.
The actor was particularly clear about one thing, her workout videos should not be copied blindly.
"Every pregnancy is different, so please don't use my workouts as a guide for yours," she wrote, advising followers to speak to their doctor and work with a qualified professional before exercising during pregnancy.
Samantha's disclaimer comes after she has shared several photos and videos documenting her fitness journey. In one of the latest clips, she can be seen lifting a barbell, with text on screen reading, "When you stop at 70 per cent of your max."
Alongside the disclaimer, Samantha also shared the fitness philosophy she has developed over years of working out. "Training is less about pushing harder and more about listening better," she wrote.
The message perfectly summed up her approach in the video. Instead of glorifying maximum effort, Samantha highlighted the importance of body awareness and knowing when to ease off.
Her post also makes it clear that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise during pregnancy. A person's previous fitness experience, individual pregnancy and medical advice can all play a role in determining what kind of physical activity may be appropriate.
Samantha's latest post may have shown her lifting weights, but the bigger takeaway was her disclaimer. The actor isn't asking people to replicate her workout; she is asking them to understand their own bodies, seek professional guidance and remember that what works for her may not work for everyone else.
