While it’s not an excuse to stay out from Planet Fitness, it’s certainly recommended to continue with an active lifestyle. For so many years it was believed that once a woman became pregnant, she should just lounge on the couch. Probably even rest for hours on end, each and every day. After numerous clinical studies it was found that most women should do quite the opposite.
In most cases, pregnant women should continue with their daily routines. If they are not doing so already, they should begin a regular daily fitness regimen.
It has been found that exercising during pregnancy has numerous beneficial effects. Exercising will give you more energy. It will boost your stamina, increase your confidence, and give you the extra strength you need for delivering your newborn.
A daily fitness regimen performed by the mother-to-be during pregnancy also produces a healthier and stronger baby.
An added bonus for those of you dreading those long hours of child labor: Regular exercise during pregnancy has been known to reduce the time frame for this process by about a third. This is a great motivating factor. Every hour spent in labor can seem like a much longer period of time.
While exercising when pregnant will undoubtedly help you obtain all these wonderful benefits, there are some guidelines you should follow:
Always Consult a Physician
Consult a physician before beginning any diet and/or exercise regimen. This is to ensure you will be able to do this without causing harm to yourself and your recovering body.
Always Start Out Slowly.
Try several activities and do not attempt to perform very strenuous exercises or spend too much time at the gym. Find some exercises or activities you like and enjoy and do them regularly. But try not to exceed more than 30 minutes at a time. If you begin to feel exerted or worn out, stop exercising immediately and rest for a while. The whole purpose of exercising is to help maintain good health and self esteem. It is not to injure or endanger yourself or your unborn.
Avoid High Altitudes, Extreme Humidity, or Especially Warm Temperatures
Make sure to observe all this when exercising. Getting overheated is not beneficial to you or your baby, and it could actually cause harm. Be sure you drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Monitor Your Heart Rate, Your Breathing, and Your Pulse
This will allow you to observe your progress and notice any limitations you may need to be aware of. Knowing this information and making a note of it while exercising could assist your physician. That way, your physician may diagnose any problems or potential hazards you may face.
Bouncing, Jumping, or Running
While you are in your final trimester, try to avoid any bouncing, jumping, or running. These activities can potentially cause injury to you or your unborn child.
Pregnancy causes many changes for any woman, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Be sure you communicate openly with your partner and your doctor. Keep all of your limitations in mind. Never try to exercise more than is reasonable for your stage of pregnancy.
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