Bad Mum 2B

Bad Mum 2B

Friday 2 February 2018

Your Pregnancy & Fitness





Pregnancy and fitness is a topic I find always gets people talking. If you gain extra weight during your pregnancy, you’ve “let yourself go” and “you’re eating for two.” If you look petite with just a precious little bump, you get accused of “not eating” or “you’re worrying about your own self image... and not the health of your baby.” If you run or lift weights, you are “causing damage”. If you use your pregnancy for the perfect excuse to put your feet up and relax for 9 months, guess what.... “You're lazy!” 

With so many people questioning what is right and what is wrong, I’m going to put your mind at ease and tell you.... Do whatever works for you! Not every pregnancy is the same. Every woman has a different level of health and fitness. 
Some train pre pregnancy, some train during pregnancy, and some have never trained in their life. But do you know what? There is no right or wrong answer. Only YOU know what feels right for you and your baby. Of course there are a few small rules to follow.... 

Whatever stage of pregnancy you are in, if you are new to exercise let’s start steady. Ensure you have permission from your Doctor or Midwife before starting any new exercise regime.

A small 20 minute walk 2-3 x a week, or a gentle 20 minute swim twice a week will be a safe place to start. The pool will become your new best friend as the water helps to support your extra weight. This will feel a huge relief, especially once you reach your third trimester! You should be able to hold a conversation whilst exercising without being out of breath. 

If you are a gym bunny, or a runner, continue doing your exercise routine, but take it down a notch. Again, run this past your Doctor or Midwife beforehand. You should be able to hold a conversation whilst you are training. Ensure you have plenty of water throughout your workout. Not at any point should you over exert yourself or push yourself to your maximum effort. Don’t forget that body weight exercises can be just as good a workout.... no big weights needed!

Avoid doing exercises lying on your back, particularly after the first trimester. The weight of your uterus can compress a major blood vessel, called the Vena Cava, disrupting blood flow to your baby and leaving you feeling dizzy, nauseous and short of breath.

Now we’ve cleared up the basic rules... We can look at exercise routines, workouts, and health and fitness tips to keep both you and your baby feeling super healthy.

Check back soon for our first workout that you can complete at home. No equipment needed and suitable for whatever stage or pregnancy you are in. 

Embrace your pregnancy, and continue to be the fittest, and healthiest, version of you!

Holls x 

Hollie Thomson is our BadMum2B health and fitness writer. 
She is a Manager at FSUK and qualified fitness instructor. She also specialises in Personal training, Sports massage, Kinesiology taping and nutrition amongst her many other qualifications.
You can find Hollie at @hollsthomson11 where you can contact her for advice, personal workout plans and nutrition plans.
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