Weight Training and Body Sculpting Offer Pregnant Women Many Benefits

Written By Unknown on lundi 27 août 2012 | 06:19

By Gerard Koppling


During pregnancy, the activities you can do are limited compared to your normal routine; however, one thing you shouldn't stop doing is working out. In fact, quite the opposite is now advised by health experts as they recommend women exercise sensibly until they reach their last month of pregnancy. While cardio is beneficial, there are also great advantages to employing a weight training or body sculpting routine while you are pregnant. Now, let's discuss a few of the best methods that you can use to stay fit while you are pregnant.

Babies have healthier birth weights when the mother exercises during pregnancy according to recent studies. This is important to know, because childhood obesity is becoming all too common, and babies with higher birth weights are more prone to become overweight as they get older. In addition to light stretching and cardio, you can include some weight training such as performing some biking exercises like the usage of a spinning bike because moderate, well rounded exercise is the best kind. Doing so can have a positive impact on your baby as well as keeping you fit and feeling good.

While exercise can be very beneficial when you're pregnant, there are certain movements and positions you should avoid. Exercises that require you to bend from the hips and lifting weights over your head should be avoid. If you're lifting weights while pregnant, avoid doing overhead presses, for example. Stay away from exercises that target the abdominal region, as well. It is also a good idea to stay away from exercises where you lay flat on your stomach or back. While it may sound like you can't do anything, there are actually several exercises that are safe to do while pregnant that are done while standing or sitting.

Weight training is beneficial to pregnant women, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't take certain precautions. The main thing you should avoid is working out with heavy weights. Clearly, everyone's definition of heavy differs according to their strength and their training history. The idea is to incorporate a higher number of reps while using lighter weights. This way you can keep your muscles active and exercise your different muscle groups, all while ensuring you don't strain or hurt yourself. You need to remember that the goal of weight training during your pregnancy is to stay fit and not to become stronger.

The conclusion is that body sculpting and weight training are good for you and for your baby. However, you do have to be careful not to strain yourself and you should always consult your doctor about what type of exercise is safe for you. You will find that regular, conservative amounts of exercise will also make you feel much better, both now and after you give birth.




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