Fitness Gear: Prenatal Tips for Fitness for Moms

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Saturday, December 27, 2008

When you have been a part of a fitness program for many years it may be difficult to know what to do when you become pregnant. Many women worry whether they can keep up with a fitness regimen during pregnancy and the best thing to do is to ask your doctor about it.

Pregnancy may not be the time to start an intense program if you have not been active before now. However, there are things you can do to get started to make sure that your pregnancy will go smoothly and that your baby will stay healthy.

Within the first trimester of your pregnancy it is a good idea to stick to short exercise and to do it when the weather is cool. The reason for this is because the fetus is not able to regulate their own temperature at this time.

If you have been exercising up to the pregnancy then it is important to stay consistent with it during the pregnancy. You can safely do exercise 3-5 times a week if you are doing them for 25-30 minutes.

Staying hydrated is very important during your pregnancy because you are doing this for you and your baby. The way to tell if you are hydrated enough is to look at your urine; it should be clear like water.

Take it easy while you are stretching because you do not want to go to maximum tension or do more difficult stretching. Your joints will have more laxity when you are pregnant.

You will want to keep track of your heart rate while you are exercising and not go above 60%-70% or your regular resting heart rate. A good way to keep track is to purchase a heart monitor to make it easier. You should also know that since there are fluctuations in your body during the first two trimesters your heart rate will not be totally accurate.

It is a good idea to continue aerobic training during pregnancy to keep your heart and lungs conditioned. Activities like swimming, walking, or yoga are better than high impact when you are pregnant.

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