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PRE-NATAL
There are many benefits of exercising through your
pregnancy, below are a few of the major ones. You can exercise
throughout your nine months provided your pregnancy is a normal
one.
Benefits of Pre-Natal Exercise
Staying
active during pregnancy will help keep your body stronger
and more supple. You will have fewer problems with your joints,
tendons, intestines, stomach and circulation.
Exercise
will help prevent constipation, which is commonly experienced
during pregnancy.
Exercise
will make it easier for you to avoid gaining more weight than
the average 10-12kg (22-26lb).
Childbirth
is often physically demanding, requiring a lot of energy to
push out a baby - particularly if this is your first child
or there have been several years between births. This is why
it's a good idea to keep in shape during pregnancy.
POST NATAL
It is recommended that new mothers not return to
full daily activities until 6 weeks after birth (12 weeks
after a caesarian section). The doctor will usually tell you
when it is safe for you to train, if not, its best to check.
Benefits of Post-Natal exercise:
Improved posture
Increased muscular endurance
Increased stamina
Increased
energy
Increased
metabolic rate
increased
weight loss - help return to pre-pregnancy state
Increased
self confidence
Reduced
anxiety |