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ID:	11413
Author:	tommygreene09
Title:	Working Out During Pregnancy
Article:	Throughout your pregnancy your body will go through a lot of changes. Sometimes these changes can be rough and other times they can be wonderful. No matter what kind of pregnancy experience you have, making sure you stay fit can have significant impact on making your pregnancy and delivery easier. When you are physically strong and fit, your joints will be able to bend and stretch easier. In addition, if you do a normal cardiovascular workout, you circulation will be good. The better you circulation is, the less you will suffer from fatigue, cramps and varicose veins. Strong stomach muscles are also important for pushing a baby out. However, exercising during your pregnancy is going to be no easier that trying to exercise regularly when you are not expecting. There are many things you will need to keep in mind if you are going to work out on a regular basis throughout your pregnancy. The first thing you will need to do is set aside a specific time for working out. Do not let anything else get scheduled during this time. It will be hard enough to exercise when you do not feel well without feeling like you should go and do something else. While sporadic workouts can provide a few, small benefits, you will benefit much more from working out regularly. However, during your pregnancy you will need to make sure that you stay within the safety zones that are recommended by your doctor. Do not do any form of exercise that makes you feel uncomfortable. Sometimes long workout can become uncomfortable. If this is the case, set aside two shorter times for exercise. There are also some exercises you should avoid when pregnant, including running. The next thing you may want to do is sign up for a class at the local gym. By signing up for a class you will be making a time commitment that will be harder to simply skip because of the money you invested in it when you feel poorly. If you were not active before you became pregnant, do not enroll in an intense class. Choose walking or something else that will give you the benefits of exercising without endangering your baby. Even if you did workout before you were pregnant, you will need to monitor your heart rate so that it does not go above 140 beats per minute. Your heart is responsible for putting the oxygen you breathe into your blood stream. When it works harder than 140 bpm, it makes it difficult for your heart to put enough oxygen into your bloodstream to provide your baby with all that it needs. Even if your heart rate is under 140 bpm, but you feel winded, you should stop for a minute and catch your breath. Further into your pregnancy your baby will begin to squish your lungs and you will lose your breath quicker. However, rest when you need to and get the exercise you can. When you are selecting the exercise you will perform, you will need to make sure that you stay off of your back, and off of your feet as much as possible. After your first trimester, lying on your back can cut off the blood supply to your baby. Later in your pregnancy, you will start gaining extra weight, which will all be put on your feet. Your feet are not used to this extra weight and standing too long can often damage them as well as inhibit your circulation, which can cause varicose veins. The less weight you can put on your feet the better. The best exercises that facilitate this are swimming and riding the stationary bicycle. As your stomach grows, you will need to be aware that your center of gravity is going to change as well. This will affect your ability to do some exercises and it could be harmful to you or the baby if you fall over. On occasion this will mean that you will have to change the activity that you do during your later pregnancy. Later on it is definitely best to do activities that do not require you to use your balance. Another thing you will want to consider are the clothes you wear to workout in. Pregnancy can be uncomfortable enough without clothes that pinch or which are hard to move in. Be sure to wear clothes that are very comfortable to you when you are going to exercise. This will make the experience much more enjoyable. About the author of this article: tommy greene is a personal trainer and has authored hundreds of articles relating to physical training and exercise equipment. he has been a health expert and physical trainer for over 15 years. contact info: tommy greene tommygreene09@gmail.com http://www.nordictrack.com
Category:	Home: Family
Date:	February 04, 2011 04:03:00 AM

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