FIVE FOOD FOR SAFE EXERCISES
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. It is an important part of preserving physical and mental health.
Exercises come in different types:
- Aerobic exercise
- Anaerobic exercise
- Agility training
- Stretching and flexibility
For pregnant women, maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout pregnancy can help you stay healthy and feel your best. Other benefits of exercise for pregnant women include:
- May reduce the risk of having a c-section
- May cause shortened labor
- Can boost mood and energy levels
- Prevents excess weight gain
- Promotes muscle tone, strength and endurance
- Improves sleep
- Reduces backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling.
What kind of exercises are safe during pregnancy ?
If your health care provider says it’s okay to exercise, pick exercises you enjoy and start slowly to build up your fitness little by little.
The following activities are safe during pregnancy:
WALKING
Taking a brisk walk is a great workout that doesn’t strain your joints and muscles. If you are new to exercise, this is low risk and easy to do.
SWIMMING AND WATER WORKOUTS
The water will support the weight of your growing baby and moving against the water will keep your heart rate up. Swimming is also easy on the joint and muscles. It’s a good option for women who experience lower back pain when doing other exercises.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Strength training can help build muscle and make your bones strong. It’s safe to work out with weights as long as they’re not too heavy. Discuss with your doctor to know what is safe for you.
For most pregnant women, exercising is safe but here are some things to bear in mind:
- Ask your health care provider during your first pre-natal checkup whether exercise during pregnancy is safe for you.
- Healthy pregnant women need at least 2% hours of aerobic activity such as walking or swimming, each week.
- Some activities, such as basketball, hot yoga, downhill skiing, horse back riding and scuba diving, aren’t safe during pregnancy.
Article credit : Cocci Beauty