4 Fun Exercises During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, expectant mothers should still stay in shape. Being pregnant does not mean that they are not allowed to exercise. For pregnant woman, an exercise could give them many benefits. 

By working out their body can become more fit and their pregnancy can also become more healthy. You surely do not need to do heavy exercises when you are pregnant, there are atleast four types of fun workouts that you can still do during pregnancy.

Those 4 exercises we mean hear are yoga, pilates, swimming and walking. These types of exercises could be fun and are more safe to be done by pregnant woman compared to other exercises. All of these 4 workouts have their own benefits for your pregnancy. Well, here are the benefits of those four exercises for pregnant woman, according to Yahoo Lifestyle:

1. Yoga.

Yoga had long been known to be very beneficial for human health. This type of exercise is great for increasing the flexibility of the body, to tighten the muscles in the pelvis and uterus and to increase blood circulation. Other benefits of yoga is its therapeutic techniques. Techniques in yoga can help relaxation and reduce pain and helps breathing arrangement.

2. Pilates.

Pilates exercises focus on body strength and improving posture. “Because this is a low impact type of training, it is safe for pregnant woman and can increase heart rate below 140 beats per minute, which is very important during pregnancy,” said Dr. Mansberg, gynecologists from Australia.

3. Swimming.

The swimming pool can make the body feels light, relaxed and feels cool. Swimming is actually a high impact type of exercise, but it is safe for pregnant women. Swimming movements move every muscle in the body, making it more flexible and powerful. You should swim regularly two to four times per week. Do it for about 30 minutes.

4. Walking.

Walking is one of the best cardio exercise during pregnancy. You can do it around your house, on a treadmill or around the office during lunch. Walking will increase energy and endurance without giving a lot of pressure on your ankles or knees.

(Source: medicmagic)