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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Weight Training Methods For Being Pregnant

By Julianne Marks


It was not so long ago that pregnant women were advised to avoid any form of strenuous activity and it would have been absolutely out of the question to engage in anything like weight training. Nowadays, though, it is an accepted fact that activity during a pregnancy offers many benefits. It is advisable that you speak to your physician before embarking on any form of exercise routine and that you avoid an excessive number of workouts so that you don't end up overdoing it and causing yourself injury, especially in the abdominal area, there are still plenty of options that will provide you with lots of benefits. This article will offer some essential advice that you need to keep in mind when you are training while pregnant.

No matter what type of workout you're doing while pregnant, you should always be aware of your breathing. While this is something you should always remember, it plays an even more significant role when you are pregnant. For one thing, you should avoid exercising to the point that you're out of breath. In other words, you shouldn't push yourself too hard during your cardio and you should use lighter weights than you normally do.

Gasping for breath can lead to a problem with the flow of oxygen to the fetus because it places unnecessary pressure on your abdominal region. The goal at this time is to make sure you stay fit and healthy and not to improve your fitness levels. Make sure that you are breathing as close to normal as possible while you work out and make sure you avoid any strain by overdoing it.

You can improve many of the distressing symptoms of pregnancy through weight training and various other body sculpting exercises. Backaches are quite common, but you can reduce their intensity and frequency by strengthening your muscles and making sure they are active. Another problem many pregnant women face is constipation, which can also be alleviated through exercise. You will probably find that you sleep better as well, since exercise reduces stress and makes for a better sleep. Insomnia is a common problem during pregnancy, and lack of sleep can have a large effect on how you feel overall. That's why working out and keeping your muscles active can be so helpful while you're pregnant.

One common question is how far into the pregnancy you can exercise. Because the answer varies from one woman to the next, you will need to discuss this with your doctor. The last month of your pregnancy is generally when doctors will recommend limiting or stopping your workouts. It will become more difficult to walk around and at that point you don't want to strain yourself with extra movements. The exact time you stop exercising depends on many factors but you should be able to exercise well into your pregnancy. What your doctor recommends and how you feel will be your best guidelines, but you don't want to force yourself to do anything that feels unnatural.

In conclusion, weight training and body sculpting when you're pregnant is something that's not only possible, it's good for you and your baby. Before you start a new exercise program, though, make sure to clear it with your doctor first and ensure you don't strain yourself. Moderate amounts of regular exercise during pregnancy will also improve your mood, both now and later.




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