ArticlesReader.com Menu
Newest Articles
Most Viewed Articles
ArticlesReader.com RSS
Submit Article
Login
Signup
Search the articles

Articles Main Categories
Advice
Animals
Automobiles
Business
Career
Communications
Computer Programming
Computers
Entertainment
Environment
Family
Fashion
Finance
Food
Health & Medical
Home & Garden
Humor
Internet Business
Internet Marketing
Legal
Leisure & Recreation
Marketing
Other
Politics
Reference & Education
Religion
Self Improvement
Sports
Technology & Science
Travel
Writing
Subscribe
Receive alert message from us when new articles submitted to our site for free.

Enter your name

Enter your email

Syndicate

















Related Products
Home::Pregnancy

Fitness While Pregnant - Is It Safe?

Author : Tina Titas
For many years it was believed that once a woman became pregnant she should just lounge on the couch and rest for hours on end, each and every day. After numerous clinical studies it was found that most women should do quite the opposite.



In most cases, women should continue with their daily routines, and if they are not doing so already, they should begin a regular daily fitness regimen.



It has been found that exercising during pregnancy has numerous beneficial effects. Exercising will give you more energy and stamina, increase your confidence, and give you the extra strength you need for delivering your newborn.



A daily fitness regimen performed by the mother-to-be during pregnancy has also been found to produce a healthier and stronger baby.



An added bonus for those of you dreading those long hours of child labor is that regular exercise during pregnancy has been known to reduce the time frame for this process by about a third. This in itself is a great motivating factor,

since every hour spent in labor can seem like a much longer period of time.



While exercise will undoubtedly help you obtain all these wonderful benefits, there are some guidelines you should follow:



Always consult our physician before beginning any diet and/or exercise regimen. This is to ensure you will be able to do this without causing harm to yourself and your recovering body.



Always start out slowly. Try several activities and do not attempt to perform very strenuous exercises or spend too much time at the gym. Find some exercises or activities you like and enjoy and do them regularly, but try not to exceed more than 30 minutes at a time. If you begin to feel exerted or worn out, stop exercising immediately and rest for a while. The whole purpose of exercising is to help maintain good health and self esteem, not injure or endanger yourself or your unborn.



Avoid high altitudes, extreme humidity, or especially warm temperatures when exercising. Getting overheated is not beneficial to you or our baby, and it could actually cause harm. Be sure you drink plenty of water and keep yourself

hydrated.



Monitor your heart rate, your breathing, and your pulse. This will allow you to observe your progress and notice any limitations you may need to be aware of. Knowing this information and making a note of it while exercising could assist your physician in diagnosing any problems or potential hazards you may face.



While you are in your final trimester, try to avoid any bouncing, jumping, or running. These activities can potentially cause injury to you or your unborn child.



Pregnancy causes many changes for any woman, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Be sure you communicate openly with your partner and your doctor. Keep all of your limitations in mind and never try to exercise more than is reasonable for your stage of pregnancy.


Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com





Tina Titas is a columnist for www.FunExerciseVideos.com . For the latest in pregnancy fitness, visit www.FunExerciseVideos.com/pregnancy-exercise.php -- where youÂ’ll find exercise videos at a great price.





Spam emails More free articles

Related articles


  1. Coping With an Unplanned Pregnancy
  2. Pregnancy, Diabetes, and Your Feet
  3. Get Back Your Pre-Pregnancy Abs With Side Planks
  4. Pregnancy and Pre-natal Vitamins
  5. Glutathione for a Healthier Pregnancy
  6. Fitness While Pregnant - Is It Safe?
  7. Pregnancy Fitness After The Baby Is Born
  8. Fitness While Pregnant - Information You Should Know
  9. Best Tips On Getting Pregnant
  10. Are maternity clothes necessary in order to look good during pregnancy?
  11. Teen Pregnancy Prevention
  12. Stretch Lines and Pregnancy - Causes and Prevention
  13. Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
  14. What To Expect From A Twin Pregnancy: ABCÂ’s Of Multiple Birth
  15. Maternity Leave Challenges in the US Today
  16. Pregnancy Ultrasound– a Gateway to Your Baby
  17. Exercise During Pregnancy: Can You Continue With Your Normal Routine?
  18. Early Pregnancy Symptoms
  19. Pregnancy Naturally
  20. Maternity Clothes Trends
  21. Losing Weight After Pregnancy
  22. Selecting The Right Baby Name Can Be Hard
  23. GAGGED While Giving Birth
  24. Paternity Test: Are You The One?
  25. Start Growing Healthy Children Before Getting Pregnant
More related feeds
Is it Safe to Exercise While Pregnant?
It is safe to follow your normal fitness routine during your first trimester. Pay attention to your body and scale down your fitness health workout if you feel as though it is too much. Do not exercise in excessive heat or humidity. ...

Is it Safe to Exercise While Pregnant?
Exercise also affects common conditions during pregnancy such as fatigue, swollen ankles and back pain. It is safe to follow your normal fitness routine during your first trimester. Pay attention to your body and scale down your fitness ...

Recapping my Perspective
There are so many things that need thinking about before having a baby, but no need to get too into any one thing before you are pregnant. I read somewhere that Worry is the Work of Pregnancy. While generally I'm not a worrier, ...

Is it safe to start an exercise program while trying to get pregnant?
I have heard that it is safe to exercise during pregnancy, and may even help with endurance during labor. I am looking start a regular exercise routine now, and am currently trying to conceive (may even be pregnant now). ...

Using Massage Therapy Equipment While Pregnant - Is it safe?
Also, anything that requires the back to arch is something that a pregnant woman should not do. With all of this said, it may seem like she can't do anything because it is also suggested that she stay away from anything with heavy ...

Fitness While Pregnant - Is It Safe?
For many years it was believed that once a woman became pregnant she should just lounge on the couch and rest for hours on end, each and every day. After numerous clinical studies it was found that most women should do quite the ...

http://loseweight.2gohere1.com/eating-under-1200-calories-to-lose ...
http://loseweight.2gohere1.com/how-to-lose-weight-while-pregnant.html http://loseweight.2gohere1.com/how-to-lose-weight-with-expert-tips.html http://loseweight.2gohere1.com/how-to-naturally-lose-weight-rapidly.html ...

Using Massage Therapy Equipment While Pregnant - Is it safe?
By Amy NuttPregnancy is both a joyous time and a time of misery. There is a lot of back pain and pains that a woman never thought she could ever have. Many times, something as simple as a massage can make a huge difference, ...

Safe Exercise Program for Women During Pregnancy : Pelvic Tilt ...
Learn how to perform pelvic tilt exercises for pregnant women in this free online fitness video. Duration : 0:1:37. Technorati Tags: exercise, free, how, instruction, pregnant, prengancy, safe, safety, to, video, women.

Pregnancy Fitness by Guest Author and RN Tori Kropp
Right now, there are quite a few women I know who are pregnant, so I thought it would be a great idea to have RN and author Tori Kropp on site to talk about keeping fit while you’re pregnant. Tori is virtually touring this month with ...

 


 

© 2007 articlesreader.com - All Rights Reserved