Okay, without stating the obvious, pregnancy is tough. Your hormones will be all over the place, you\u2019ll be emotional, you\u2019ll struggle to sleep, your joints will ache, you\u2019ll crave foods you previously hated, you\u2019ll go off foods you once enjoyed, you may get sick in the morning and, well, let\u2019s just say it\u2019s no walk in the park.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re dealing with mood swings, morning sickness, and the various other side effects associated with pregnancy, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t do it.<\/p>\n
Contrary to what some incredibly clueless individuals would have you believe, certain types of exercise during pregnancy are not only safe, they are actually encouraged as they can provide a whole host of health benefits to mother and baby.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at several reasons why you should train during pregnancy.<\/p>\n
Regulate your weight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n During pregnancy you will gain weight, obviously because you\u2019re growing another person inside you, plus there\u2019s the water retention, and the fact that you need to increase your calories as you are now eating for two.<\/p>\n That, however, does not mean that you should let your weight continue to grow and get out of control. Being overweight when pregnant can put extra pressure on your joints, plus it can also put your health at risk and your unborn child\u2019s health at risk.<\/p>\n Moderate exercise during pregnancy will help to burn calories, which in turn will help you to burn fat and control your weight.<\/p>\n Reduce your risk of complications during pregnancy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Another reason to exercise and keep fit during pregnancy is the fact that it can help to reduce your risk of complications during pregnancy.<\/p>\n Studies have found that pregnant women who participate in regular bouts of physical exercise are statistically far less likely to develop conditions such as gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n Enjoy a more comfortable pregnancy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As you could tell from the intro to today\u2019s article, pregnancy isn\u2019t easy and can be incredibly uncomfortable.<\/p>\n Another key reason to train during pregnancy and to stay active while you\u2019re with child is to help ensure that you have a comfortable pregnancy.<\/p>\n Exercise helps to regulate your hormones, your joints won\u2019t be as painful as you\u2019ll regulate your weight, your blood sugar levels will stay stable, and you\u2019ll be less likely to experience stiff muscles and joints.<\/p>\n Put simply, exercising when pregnant will help to ensure that you have a comfortable pregnancy.<\/p>\n Regulate your blood pressure<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n When pregnant, often times you\u2019ll find that your blood pressure increases. High blood pressure, also known as \u2018hypertension\u2019 can lead to serious health issues including those relating to your heart.<\/p>\n Exercise is a great way of regulating blood pressure and reducing it when it is in danger of creeping up and getting a little too high.<\/p>\n Better quality of life<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, the reason to train when pregnant is simply due to the fact that it will improve your quality of life.<\/p>\n Exercise gives you something that you enjoy doing, it helps to increase endorphin productions, it helps you to sleep at night, and you can rest easy in the knowledge that it is beneficial for your unborn child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Okay, without stating the obvious, pregnancy is tough. Your hormones will be all over the place, you\u2019ll be emotional, you\u2019ll struggle to sleep, your joints will ache, you\u2019ll crave foods you previously hated, you\u2019ll go off foods you once enjoyed, you may get sick in the morning and, well, let\u2019s just say it\u2019s no walk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n