It is very common for some individuals to decide to cancel their gym membership because they have found out they are pregnant, and unless this was advised by a medical professional or doctor, exercise during pregnancy is hugely beneficial. In this article we have put together some useful links to help you navigate exercise and fitness whilst being pregnant.
WHAT DOES THE NHS SAY ABOUT PREGNANCY AND EXERCISE?
The NHS recommend that all pregnant women should maintain an active lifestyle.
“The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after the birth.
Keep up your normal daily physical activity or exercise (sport, running, yoga, dancing, or even walking to the shops and back) for as long as you feel comfortable.
Exercise is not dangerous for your baby. There is some evidence that active women are less likely to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour.”
For the full article, please visit www.nhs.uk
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY
Regular exercise can do the following:
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Help to reduce high blood pressure.
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Help to reduce the risk of diabetes. For women who have gestational diabetes, exercise may help to control it.
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Help you to adapt to your changing body shape and maintain a healthy weight during and after pregnancy.
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Help to reduce the likelihood of varicose veins, swelling in ankles, feet and hands and back pain.
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Improve your fitness levels.
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Improve mood, and reduce depression and anxiety.
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Improve sleep.
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Lower the risk of pre-eclampsia, very low birth weight and caesarean birth.
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Improve your body’s ability to cope by shortening the length of labour and improving the likelihood of a straightforward labour and recovery after the birth.
If you have existing medical condition it is advised that you consult your midwife and / or GP before undertaking exercise. For more information on this please click here.
WHERE CAN I ACCESS RECOMMENDATION OF WORKOUTS AND HOW TO EXERCISE SAFELY?
There are plenty of website that help guide you through which exercise and workout is safe to do during pregnancy.
We have list these below:
WHO CAN ASSIST ME DURING PREGNANCY?
We have a team of Personal Trainers who can help. Get in touch with us for more information.