Why You Need the Gym during Pregnancy
Who said that pregnant women should not go to the gym? You may have heard people say that when you get pregnant, you become another dependant and a sensitive person whose only work should be to sit, eat and be comfortable waiting for D-Day. That’s a lie you must keep off from. Exercises are very crucial when in this condition. You need to keep your weight regulated, your blood flow to the optimum, and flexible. That’s why if there are people who should be ever-present at the gym; it’s you, the mother-in-waiting.
Continue reading and find out more reasons why you should be a regular member at the fitness center during pregnancy.
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Reduces the risks of pregnancy complications
Pregnancy comes with its complications, especially with first-time mothers. The body is not used to the new form, and systems have to adjust to accommodate such. The blood flow is indifferent, and sometimes you’ve to bear with high blood pressure conditions, gestation diabetes, and such. Exercising at the gym is a perfect way of dealing with such. Research in 2017 showed that women who exercised at the gym three times a week had gained less weight than those who didn’t. Excess body weight leads to complications, especially during childbirth.
Quickens post-delivery recovery
Exercising when pregnant keeps your body fit, and that means even after delivery, you’ll have no complications, and therefore it’s easy to recover. You will be in excellent health, and therefore you avoid conditions that may lead to cesarean section. Normal birth means quick recovery and resumption of your ordinary chores.
Boost your mood
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Exercising when you’re pregnant brings about positivity. You’re releasing unnecessary weight and acquire more energy. There’s the release of endorphins that suppress stress and anxiety and boost your mood.
Lowers blood pressure
When you are pregnant, there’s an occasional hormonal imbalance, leading to high blood pressure. Exercising is a perfect way of keeping the hormones balanced, and therefore your blood pressure remains at normal levels. Blood pressure can jump to dangerous levels and sometimes mean the baby has to be delivered prematurely through a cesarean section. Booking for gym sessions will avoid all that and ensure a healthy body through the term.
Eases pelvic and back pain
When the Baby bump is growing, especially during the last trimester, a lot of pressure is exerted on your lower half, resulting in back and pelvic pain. Regular exercise has proved to help relieve such pain.
Improves sleep
The first trimester and the last days of your last trimester can cause inconsistencies in your sleep. Sometimes you’ve to take some ‘Piriton’ for sleep. Research has shown that exercising at the gym, doing some yoga will improve your sleep tremendously. As much as you need more rest, exercises will help you rest even better and kill that fatigue common with expectant mothers.
Do not buy the narrative of the lazy that you need more sleep during pregnancy. The more you exercise the better for you and are sure of safe delivery.
