Exercise During Pregnancy
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If you have not been exercising and you are pregnant then it is about time you got in touch with your doctor and ask him to plan out an exercise plan for you during the remainder of your pregnancy. Most women who are pregnant do some or the other exercise during pregnancy; be it swimming, yoga, walking or Pilates. In fact, many women love swimming during pregnancy because it gives a feeling of weightlessness which is welcome after constantly carrying the baby.
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Most experts recommend that pregnant women should take up walking. It is one of the simplest exercises that a pregnant woman can do and besides that she had the benefit to varying her pace, adding distance or a steeper climb. If you are just starting out your walking exercise during pregnancy then you should start with a moderately brisk pace for a mile and you should do this three times a week. Every week you should extend your walk by a few minutes while picking up the pace too. Do not forget to warm up for the first 5 minutes and then cool down in the last 5 minutes of your walk.
Immaterial what sort of exercise you are recommended during pregnancy, it is important to heed the warning signs given by your body. As the baby grows, your ability to breathe more air will decrease when you exercise so you should stop when your body gives you the signal or you feel tired and / or dizzy.
Most doctors will recommend a combination of cardio, strength exercises coupled with flexibility exercises. You should avoid bouncing as it is quite easy to lose your balance because of change in the center of gravity as the baby grows.
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