So you want to start a family (or add a new addition). Well don’t spend all of your time thinking about money, making room, and catching up with pregger-prep books- you’re the one bringing the baby on board after all so stop and think about yourself!
This may be THE most important time to take care of yourself and well-being; 2 lives are at stake! Watch your folic acid, as this is a very important nutrient for pregnant women. If you want to start incorporating prenatal vitamins, that’s not a bad idea either. Remember that baby weight starts before you conceive, meaning the more fit you are before conception the more easily you will lose the baby weight after. Incorporating a good diet and a low-impact activity that keeps you calm and stress-free in your day-to-day has been proven to tip the scales with your fertility god.
Here are some fitness tips to help a momma out, and they’re certified easy peasy for those who already have a 3 year old tugging at your leg, asking when the stork’s coming.
Fit For Pregnancy:
- Low Impact Aerobics - This activity increases heart rate and cardiovascular strength. This usually includes stretching, strength-training and light step aerobics routines. This activity burns several hundreds of calories per hour.
- Yoga or Hatha Yoga - This activity increases flexibility and engages several core muscle groups. Yoga in general is a great source to reduce stress levels. This can burn up to a couple of hundred calories per session.
- Swimming - This is a great way to stay in shape especially for those who hate going to the gym. It uses all the major muscle groups, the intensity of the workout is up to the individual and you never break a sweat! NOTE: Wear a cap to save your hair.
- Walking - When working on conception or being in your early stages of pregnancy, this gives women a sufficient workout without straining knees or tender ankle joints. Plus it can be done anywhere! But don't mistake what a good walking shoe can do for you- go for a light hiking boot for the needed support.
- Kegels - Strengthen your pelvic floor with an easy exercise you can do as you sit. While seated, relax and contract the pelvic muscles used to stop urine stream. No one will even notice you strengthening, but you will feel a difference!
Body Prep For Baby
Clean up the diet.
Keep it moderate.
Start toning.
So you want to start a family (or add a new addition). Well don’t spend all of your time thinking about money, making room, and catching up with pregger-prep books- you’re the one bringing the baby on board after all so stop and think about yourself!
This may be THE most important time to take care of yourself and well-being; 2 lives are at stake! Watch your folic acid, as this is a very important nutrient for pregnant women. If you want to start incorporating prenatal vitamins, that’s not a bad idea either. Remember that baby weight starts before you conceive, meaning the more fit you are before conception the more easily you will lose the baby weight after. Incorporating a good diet and a low-impact activity that keeps you calm and stress-free in your day-to-day has been proven to tip the scales with your fertility god.
Here are some fitness tips to help a momma out, and they’re certified easy peasy for those who already have a 3 year old tugging at your leg, asking when the stork’s coming.
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