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Pregnancy doesn't have to keep you from exercising. In fact, there are many good reasons to maintain your level of fitness during pregnancy. When you maintain a moderate level of activity, you will feel better both during your pregnancy and after. Below are some guidelines to follow to help you stay fit and sculpt your body during pregnancy.
Studies are showing that babies born to mothers that exercised during pregnancy have healthier birth weights. Babies with higher birth weights are more prone to becoming overweight as they age so this is important information to have. The best type of exercise is moderate and well rounded, so you can include some weight training along with stretching and cardio. Doing so can have a positive impact on your baby as well as keeping you fit and feeling good.
Ensuring your are properly hydrated while working out is very important, but it is essential when you are pregnant. You also don't want to exercise when your stomach is completely empty. Your body has to maintain its equilibrium, so you have to make sure you're getting enough nourishment and water at all times.
Irrespective of the exercise you will be engaging in, you should always have a bottle of water with you. You should also consider drinking a little juice or eating a piece of fruit before you exercise. However, you shouldn't have large meals before exercising, but you do need to maintain your blood sugar and energy levels. If you listen to your body, it will tell you exactly what it needs but it is critical to drink lots of water.
Even though it should be common practice, warming up with a little cardio before a weight training routine is even more important if you are pregnant. Following this, you should do some light stretching, but don't try to go beyond what's comfortable. Your goal shouldn't be to work on improving your flexibility, but to maintain it while warming up your muscles. Make your stretches smooth and avoid bouncing. While this advice is essential for pregnant women, it is also valid when you aren't pregnant.
Then, you can start your weight training routine. You will get the most out of your workout session, if you warm up before.
To conclude, body sculpting and weight training are not only possible for pregnant women, they are advisable due to the myriad benefits they provide for both mother and child. You need to ensure you aren't placing undue strain on yourself, though, and that you clear your new workout routine with your doctor. You will feel much better during your pregnancy, and afterwards, if you exercise regularly but in moderate amounts, which is a proven fact.
