Home Pregnancy Workout
If you're trying to stay in the fitness habit during your pregnancy, a well-chosen fitness routine that you can do in the comfort of your own home can make it much easier to keep your new commitments. It can also come in handy after you've had your baby, when it's not as easy to go for a fitness walk or to an exercise class with your baby in tow. You should try to formalize a great routine now and also use it after baby is born. Getting a home workout routine started Firstly, find a good spot in your house…
Fit To Deliver
Are You Fit To Deliver Your Baby? We all know that following a regular exercise plan during pregnancy has it's benefits, especially when it comes to childbirth and post pregnancy recovery. But can we take it too far? Just how is your pregnancy going to affect your body, and how easy is it to push over the boundaries? Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy Lets take a quick look at how following a regular exercise program is going to be good for you, your pregnancy, your baby and the delivery. Prevention -- This could quite easily be the only reason you…
Exercising For Two
Exercise For Two During Pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy is important -- it has many benefits for mother and baby. Following a regular exercise routine will do the following: Improve muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness Lead to a better appearance and posture Lessen some of the discomforts of pregnancy Strengthen the muscles needed for labor and delivery Make you feel good and give you more energy The exercises which you can do during pregnancy will depend on your health and how active you were before you became pregnant. If you were not active before pregnancy this is not the time to…
Exercises To Avoid
Exercises Which You Should Avoid During Your Pregnancy During the course of your pregnancy, for safety reasons for both you and your baby, there are a number of different exercises and activities you should avoid. Some of these include the following: Water skiing Horseback riding Snow boarding, downhill skiing and surfing As your pregnancy develops and progresses avoid any activity which may have a high risk for falling. That will include activities such as: Tennis Bicycling Scuba and other "pressurized" sports Cross waterslides Most amusement park rides I guess as a general rule of thumb, it is probably best that…
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy The benefits from exercising during your pregnancy are numerous, as long as it is done in a sensible manor. Training for the Olympics or a long distance marathon while pregnancy is definitely out of the question. If you have been following a regular exercise program before your pregnancy then it should be possible to you to continue to follow the same routine with a few modifications. If you haven't been following a regular exercise program then it is advisable to start off slowly and work your way into a regular exercise plan. What are the benefits of…
Walking During Pregnancy
Walking is one the best forms of exercise which you can partake in during your pregnancy. It will keep you fit during the next 9 months, without placing any undue pressure on your joints. It will also increase your energy levels and improve the way you feel in general. Walking During The First Trimester If you have been walking before you were pregnant the chances are you will not have to change to way you have been exercising. What is important is that you ensure that the shoes you are walking in are comfortable and are correct for your feet.…
Swimming During Pregnancy
Swimming is in fact one of the best forms of exercise and even more so during your pregnancy. The beauty with swimming is that there is no additional stress and strain which is placed on your body and joints while you are exercising. Of course, during the summer months it is an added bonus as it will give you some welcomed relief from the heat. If you used to swim on a regular basis prior to falling pregnant you can continue to swim without having to modify your routine too much. However, as with most exercise routines if you haven't…
Danger Signs
Danger Signs Worth Noting During Pregnancy You are pregnant and you body is changing: your center of gravity has now shifted, you're carrying more weight and you tire much more quickly. Because of this you should exercise with care and listen to your body when you exert yourself. Your body will let you know when you're pushing it to work too hard and entering the danger zone. Here are some signs and symptoms you should watch out for: Nausea Feeling sick after a workout means you may have built up too much lactic acid, a byproduct of muscle metabolism, in…
Beginners Exercise
Beginners Exercise During Pregnancy Lets take a look at the basics of exercise, what you should be doing and what you should NOT be doing. The best idea, if you plan on becoming pregnant is to start an exercise program before conceiving. If you do begin a program after becoming pregnant, check with your doctor first to make sure it is safe to exercise, then start off with short intervals of exercise at a fairly low intensity, allowing the intensity to increase gradually over time. Your goal when exercising while pregnant is this: you want to strengthen your own body,…
Back Stretching
Exercise For Back Pain During Pregnancy Pregnancy can be harsh on your ligaments and joints because of the added weight your body has to support. Your back may be one of the major areas where you’ll notice the ache. Regular stretching and exercise help offset these effects by improving flexibility, strength, muscle tone and reducing the incidence of lower back pain. Try some of the following exercises and gentle stretches to alleviate back pain. Full Back Stretch This stretch is great throughout your entire pregnancy and can be done at anytime you feel lower back discomfort and all you need…