Pregnancy Abdominal Exercises
February 11, 2009
Pregnancy can be difficult time for your body and your overall fitness level can drop during this crucial time. Usually, women put off exercising during pregnancy and end up gaining a lot of weight, which becomes very difficult to get rid of. In addition, your fitness levels fall due to lack of exercise and this can cause you pain and discomfort during pregnancy.
It is not harmful to exercise when you are pregnant; the smart thing to do is to keep it moderate. You do not need to spend hours at the gym. However, a little amount of exercise will surely do you good during this time.
You can use some abdominal exercises to help to strengthen your abdominal muscles as well as your spine. A strong spine will be able to carry the extra weight of the baby and will also support you well, making you free from any back pain.
Reasons why you should exercise your abdominal muscles during pregnancy
Besides improving your general health during pregnancy, abdominal exercises help you in other ways as well.
Many women suffer from an ailment called diastasis recti. This health disorder affects your abdominal muscles in such a way that they get separated. If you exercise your abdominal muscles regularly during pregnancy, then you can stay protected from getting affected by this disorder.
These exercises also prove helpful towards reducing or easing the pain during labour as well as delivery.
The most vital time to do these exercises is during your third trimester. The reason is that this time witnesses you getting bigger in size because of the increasing weight of the baby.
Some useful abdominal exercises
The tummy tuck
This is a very simple exercise. All you need to do is try to bring your naval to your spine. When you are doing this, keep breathing out. Hold this position for some time. Now, relax. Repeat it about 8 or 10 times.
The back lie
Try to exhale as you bring your back slowly to the floor. Return to your original position. Repeat it for 5 or 6 times. However, you should avoid this exercise in the 4th month because it can cause you to become light-headed or dizzy
These exercises will help you in the long run and through your entire period of pregnancy.
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