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July 25. 2010 All About Women's Health - Pregnancy Articles

Health Benefits of Exercise and Participating in Fitness Programs During Pregnancy
By Ramir Sarmiento Platinum Quality Author


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Exercise is one of the most common things that a pregnant woman often neglects doing. This is because some women are afraid to do physical tasks during pregnancy. They are afraid that doing such things may hurt their baby.

What these women do not know is that there are fitness programs specially tailored for pregnant women. The importance of exercise during pregnancy should be emphasized among women for them to stay physically fit.

Pregnant women tend to become overweight during this period. Having the proper exercise in moderation will help you look and feel better and will also help you bring back your body into shape after giving birth. The fitness program includes the proper interval and right time of the day to do the exercise.

Before participating in any fitness program, you should consult first your doctor to make sure that your body can do the activities in the program. Some women are also not allowed to do exercise because there may be some health risks that they are undergoing during their pregnancy and can also be dangerous to the baby's health.

Keeping your body fit is very important because it helps you reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, which is very common among pregnant women. Doing exercise regularly can also increase your stamina which will help you overcome the labor pains and for an easier delivery. If you are physically fit, you will also recover fast after giving birth.

Unlike in regular fitness programs, exercises for pregnant women are not strenuous and will not require heavy workout. Some of these include swimming, walking, mild aerobics, and yoga. These activities are safe for your baby.

Avoid activities that may hit your abdomen or those that require lying flat on your back especially after the first trimester as these may harm the baby inside your womb. You should also avoid extreme sports and outdoor activities like scuba diving and mountaineering once you find out that you are pregnant.

As you exercise, you burn calories, which prevent you from gaining excess weight. Regular exercise is also good for the muscles and joints, which help a lot during delivery. It also reduces the risk of heart diseases and other illnesses even long after giving birth.

It relieves you from the feeling of stress and anxiety that most expectant mothers feel. Participating in a fitness program can help you become physically and emotionally fit.

As long as you get a go-signal from your doctor, do not hesitate to start with your fitness program and you will never regret for doing such. You can choose the program that fit your capability and where you will enjoy the activities. It is recommended that exercise should not exceed 30 minutes per session. Joining in these kind of activities will also prevent you from boredom and gives you a feeling of self-confidence.

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