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Fitness While Pregnant - Information You Should Know
Pregnant women can and should exercise in moderation unless
there are health factors or risks that prevent them from
participating in a fitness program. This should consist of
intervals of no more than thirty minutes at a time, several days
each week if not every day of the week. Exercising has been
proven to help pregnant women feel and look better, and also
will help in minimizing the amount of weight gained during
pregnancy.
Keep fit during pregnancy can help prevent or avoid problems
such as gestational diabetes, a common form of diabetes that
sometimes develops during pregnancy. It will also help increase
stamina, which will be needed for labor delivery and increase
your physical and emotional well being before and after
delivery. Staying in shape will also help speed your recovery
after the birth of your baby. Always be sure to consult with
your physician before beginning any type of fitness program
while you are pregnant.
Fitness programs that are appropriate for pregnant women include
walking, swimming, low or no-impact aerobics (done at a mild
pace), yoga, and Pilates for as long as you are able to complete
the required moves. You should always avoid activities that can
put you at a high risk for injury. Forms of sports or exercise
that may cause you to be hit in the abdomen or are performed
lying flat on your back are considered high risk. This is
extremely important after the third month. Another sport you
will need to avoid during pregnancy is scuba diving. While this
may seem completely harmless, especially since being in the
water makes you feel lighter and more agile, it can cause
dangerous gas bubbles to form in an unborn child's circulatory
system.
There are numerous
benefits that exercise can bring to a
pregnant woman. You will burn calories, which will help prevent
any excessive weight gain. If you work out on a regular basis,
you will improve the condition of your joints and muscles, which
will be very helpful during the birth of your baby. The
long-term effects will also continue after giving birth and will
also help you lower your risk of heart disease and many other
serious illnesses.
Staying in shape will help to relieve any anxiety and stress you
may feel. It will also help to prevent the "baby blues" that
many new mothers experience after the birth of their child. This
is valuable information since so many new mothers worry if
postpartum depression will affect their lives and the lives of
their family. Participating in fitness programs while pregnant
gives many emotional as well as physical benefits.
Once your doctor give you the go ahead to begin a fitness
program, decide on a program that fits both your likes and
schedule. Keep in mind that it is best if you do not exceed a
30-minute period of time while exercising. If you are finding it
difficult to pick a program, try several different types of
exercises that are appropriate for pregnant women then decide
which you enjoy the most. You may want to incorporate a variety
of exercises into your routine to help prevent boredom and
discouragement. Exercising while you are pregnant is one of the
best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child.
About the author:
Tina Titas is a columnist for http://www.FunExerciseVideos.com .
For the latest in pregnancy fitness, visit
http://www.FunExerciseVideos.com/pregnancy-exercise.php -- where
you'll find exercise videos at a great price.
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