You probably became familiar with Kegel exercises during your pregnancy. Kegel exercises are equally important after pregnancy to help restore the tone and strength of your vaginal wall. Kegel exercises help strengthen your pelvic muscles, which weaken during childbirth. Why would you want to strengthen…
Being pregnant is one of the most important times in your life and your body is going through some major changes. It is still very important however, to keep fit throughout as much of the pregnancy as possible. There are many benefits to keeping fit…
It was once believed that pregnancy was a time for women to rest, relax, and take it easy. While pregnant women should still get plenty of rest, prenatal fitness is now highly recommended by doctors and midwives. It may be difficult for pregnant women to…
During a woman’s nine months of pregnancy, her caregiver will probably advise her to eat right and exercise. However, many women shrug off this advice because staying fit and eating right is a health recommendation for everyone. Is exercise during pregnancy really necessary, or is…
Keeping fit after pregnancy can be a challenge for some mothers. After all, there’s a new baby to take care of along with all of the everyday household chores. Those women who want to continue keeping fit after pregnancy but who do not have babysitters…
Yoga is not an exercise in the way most people think of exercise. It is a way of stretching your body into certain postures (and holding it there for 3-10 seconds), which are carefully orchestrated to massage and repair the different organs of the human…
During your third trimester you are likely to feel bulky, heavy and uncomfortable. You should reduce your exercise regimen at this point to a level that is comfortable for you. Many women find the best types of exercise during the last few months of pregnancy…
During your second trimester as your belly begins to show, you’ll find it a little more difficult to get around and do some of the things you are used to doing. Once you hit your second trimester, most practitioners will recommend you avoid any exercises…
During the first trimester you can participate in almost any exercise that you normally would during pregnancy. You may find however that your constant fatigue and feelings of morning sickness tend to prevent you from exercising as much as you like. Make a point during…
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child is exercise during pregnancy. There are numerous studies that show that women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to have easy labor and deliveries and faster recoveries. Before you start…