pregnancy actually isn’t actually a good reason to act like a sloth.
Your body should ultimately be in the healthiest state possible for this mission.
Second, being fit helps ease the process of labor and delivery.
And third, exercising during pregnancy helps make your postnatal recovery easier."
Plus, pregnancy isn’t just good for you, it’s good for your baby, too.
Essentially, exercise during pregnancy can improve your baby’s heart health before and after delivery.
Heck, now is certainly not the time to sign up for a hardcore boot camp.
Haley says, “My general rule is to work out at a moderate level for you.”
This is different for every woman based on her pregnancy experience and her fitness level before getting pregnant.
And if you’re just not sure?
Give yourself permission to slow down, take water breaks, and treat yourself with kindness during every workout.
You have so much to carry and lift as a new mom.
Plus, strengthening the postural muscles will help ease pain during pregnancy."
It’s also smart to avoid exercise in excessively hot temperatures, like a hot yoga class.
A woman’s body and mind grow and change throughout life.
That’s a really good thing.
That said, it’s perfectly acceptable to want to tighten back up and lose the baby weight.
And as Haley points out, youcan.
But she does emphasize that “the most important thing is to listen to your doctor.
you’re free to’t and shouldn’t expect everything to bounce right back overnight.
Take your opposite hand and push against your thigh.
You may feel your body start to shake.
Begin by holding the position for 15 seconds on each side, gradually increasing to 45 seconds per side.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Soften your knees and hinge forward at the hips.
Lower your hands back down and repeat for 15 to 30 reps, working your arms to fatigue.
Cardio exercise is key to helping increase your endurance so you could keep up with your little one.”
You always need to be ready to go.
Begin by doing a football run (shown in the first image).
And yet, fitness expert Haley emphasizes that “as a mom, your body will often feel taxed.
Grab a towel to perform the Baby Back Relief exercise.
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.
Place the towel under the arches of your feet.
You should feel a stretch in your back.
Hold the position for four counts before releasing and repeating four to six times.
