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Safe Pregnancy Exercise Tips:
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- Make it a habit:
- Know the right timing:
- Warm up: Slowly increase you heart
rate for 5 – 10 minutes
- Cardiovascular exercise:
Continuously exercise for 20 – 30 minutes
- Cool down: Stretch and relax for 5 minutes
- Watch the intensity level:
- Your optimal heart rate should be
between 120 and 140 heartbeats per minute
- A simple way to test the intensity is making sure that you can carry on a conversation while exercising
- Listen to your body:
- Stop exercising if you feel any discomfort, pain, or fatigue.
- Balance your diet:
- Eat small portions regularly throughout the day that include all of the essential nutrients.
- Use the safest and most beneficial exercises:
- Pregnancy Yoga
- Pregnancy Pilates
- Walking
- Swimming
- Elliptical
- Be safe:
- Avoid contact sports and lying on your back.
- Stay hydrated:
- Drink lots of water and stay away from warm and humid climates
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