Many
at times pregnant women are not encouraged to do anything much of physical
activities. In as much as it is not in the best interest of anybody to have
expectant mothers do ‘strenuous’ work, it is not totally ideal to discourage
them from embarking on their day-to-day normal activities. Experts say that
even in addition to their daily routine, pregnant women should also embark on
some form of regular exercise or the other.
Exercise
should however, be done in moderation, and it is highly recommended since it
has its great health advantages to both pregnant woman and the growing baby. It
is even more vital for pregnant women who are not actively engaged in a daily
basis to ensure they embark on their routine exercise to make up especially for
the lack of activity. Thus it is a good thing that a woman is physically active
before becoming pregnant – it even makes matters easier for both mother to be
and the unborn child.
30
minutes daily exercise is what experts recommend for the purpose of
strengthening their muscles and stave off stress. But do not forget to also get
your doctor’s opinion and guidance on this as you prepare to embark on your
routine exercise, especially if you are within the ‘high risk’ category.
Singaporean fitness expert and personal
trainer, Deepa Primalani, says “Pregnancy, despite all its joy, can be a
stressful time for a woman. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals
called endorphins, which reduce your perception of pain and help you to have a
more positive outlook on life. Facts and opinions on how exercise affects pregnancy and
pregnant women have greatly changed over the years.
The majority of doctors today recommend exercise during
pregnancy. It helps with general physical fitness and a much more comfortable
pregnancy, and possibly a shorter and less painful delivery.”
However,
for a woman who was not physically active before getting pregnant, it will be
very helpful to discuss this with your doctor so you get the appropriate exercise
for you during your pregnancy.
Most
people with normal pregnancy, the followings are the health benefits you will
derive from exercise:
·
Improvement in energy levels
·
better sleep
·
tougher muscles and staying power
·
decrease in backaches
·
alleviate constipation
Aerobic
exercises increase the need for oxygen; it is extremely important to
incorporate simple exercises such as walking, jogging, and swimming. Such
activities and the likes will go a long way to kindle the heart, muscles and
joint activity, as well as the lungs. Also, by so doing you will have improved
breathing, posture, blood circulation, muscle tone and general vigour.
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