| We all know that weight gain is going to be an | | | | latter months, running or jogging while pregnant should |
| inevitable part of pregnancy, but most women will | | | | be avoided. If you do feel the need for that |
| retain an element of activity throughout their pregnancy | | | | high-adrenaline, high-energy kick, transfer to a |
| which helps contain the issue. It may seem tempting to | | | | stationary bike and cycle fervently in short bursts. |
| cease exercising during pregnancy because of weight, | | | | However, by far the best overall exercise during |
| but in actuality continued exercise can benefit both | | | | pregnancy is swimming. Swimming is extremely low |
| mother and baby. | | | | impact, as the water cushions the strain on the body |
| Of course, the issue with exercising in pregnancy is | | | | and supports your weight. If you are having back or |
| obvious: your bump. As the baby grows, you will find | | | | pelvic problems, you may also find that kicking your |
| your mobility is compromised - never mind not being | | | | legs while swimming helps strengthen tired muscles |
| able to see your feet, by month seven you probably | | | | and increases your strength. |
| won't be able to bend forward to pick something up | | | | Swim gently until you feel yourself beginning to tire. |
| from the floor! The problems associated with the | | | | The breast stroke is the best option during pregnancy, |
| bump - such as back and pelvic pain due to the extra | | | | as it requires the least movement from the torso (i.e. |
| weight - can also prevent an active, exercising | | | | the area your bump is restricting!). The whole idea is |
| pregnancy. | | | | for gentle, cardo-vascular activity that leaves you feel |
| The way to overcome this is to modify your existing | | | | worked out... but not too worked out. There is no point |
| exercise regime to incorporate your bump, and any | | | | exhausting yourself; little and often is the way to do it. |
| associated issues it is causing. Put simply; anything you | | | | As briefly mentioned previously, another wonderful |
| used to do standing up, while pregnant do it sitting | | | | type of exercise during pregnancy is yoga. Many |
| down. This applies to arm and leg weights and | | | | health clubs run yoga classes designed specifically for |
| stretches particularly; while sitting, you take the | | | | expectant mothers, with holds and positions which |
| pressure off your back but still manage to work the | | | | incorporate growing bumps. A yoga class will also help |
| intended muscles. | | | | with general toning, and the calm atmosphere of such |
| However, it is best to limit any weight or toning work | | | | a class will help soothe your mind as well as work |
| during pregnancy - particularly if it is excessive. Light | | | | your body. |
| weights, toning or yoga can be extremely useful and | | | | To conclude, when it comes to exercising in |
| will help improve both your mood and general fitness - | | | | pregnancy, keep it low impact and gentle. Move slowly |
| but pregnancy is not the time for trying to break your | | | | and deliberately, and try not to exhaust yourself. If you |
| personal weight lifting goal. Keep in gentle and | | | | are worried about weight gain, just reassure yourself |
| moderate, and rep less than you previously might have | | | | that some weight gain is good - and required! - and the |
| done prior to falling pregnant. | | | | rest you can work at losing when your baby has |
| When it comes to cardio-vascular exercises, the lower | | | | arrived. |
| the impact on the body - the better. Especially in the | | | | |