Keeping fit during your pregnancy will help you keep your body toned and it also can help when it comes time to deliver the baby.
Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only way to do that is to make sure you don’t gain too much weight.
By excising or working out every day, you’re making sure you don’t add fat to your body. During labor it’ll be much easier to push the baby if you’ve been strengthening your muscles. It may even make labor a little bit shorter.
Plus if you are feeling tired, exercising can actually increase your energy.
Here are a few quick things you can do to stay fit during pregnancy without straining yourself or really having to break out a sweat. One of them is pre-natal yoga.
There are beginner levels of yoga, so you never have to worry about turning yourself into a human pretzel. See if you can find local pre-natal yoga classes, or try a DVD at home. Netflix has great workout DVDs, not just movies, so you can try before you buy.
Lean muscle burns more calories than fat in your body, so why not try a bit of muscle building. Try purchasing a set of small weights that you can use throughout the house, like hand weights or wrist weights that you can use while walking. Instead of just laying on the couch while you rest you can be lifting small weights. Believe me, the extra arm strength will definitely come in handy once the baby is born.
Get a chair and try doing a couple of crunches by lifting your knee toward your chest. Try 5 to 10 in the beginning to make sure you don’t pull anything. Don’t worry, you can always add to it as the weeks go on. It will give you a solid core and strong back. Don’t do crunches with a twist. That would be too demanding on your body.
Continues in Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy Part 2
