TRAINING
Adopting a consistent movement
routine will have a positive effect on many aspects of a healthy
pregnancy. You’ll have increased
energy and reduced fatigue. Your
outlook and sense of well-being
will greatly improve and you’ll
lower the incidence of back pain,
edema and leg cramping. Research shows that women who
maintain fitness during pregnancy
experience a shorter active labour and decreased fetal stress.
Fitness
YOUR OUTLOOK
AND SENSE OF
WELL-BEING
WILL GREATLY
IMPROVE
Perhaps what might be on your
mind right now is how you’re going to maintain your fitness and
bounce back nicely after delivery.
If, however, you’re reading this
and realizing you haven’t been in
a gym in two years, now isn’t the
time to start something drastically
new. Now is the moment to ease
your way into exercise by beginning with just 20 min. of walking
per day and building up from there.
Aim for 30 min. of exercise most
days of the week. You’ll want
to create a plan for yourself
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