The right kind of exercise during pregnancy is very beneficial to the body, mind. Here’s why you’d want to avoid the temptation to be in the sofa..
- Help prevent separation of the abdominal muscles or Diastasis Recti. What is that? Read more..
- Avoid Excess Weight Gain
- Help improve stamina and prepare your body for the endurance of labour and the role of being a Mum.
- Strengthen core and balance
- Improve back ache
- Keeps posture in check (with the right kind of exercise and core strengthening)And the major reason…
- Research* has shown that a mum to be who engages in regular aerobic or strength training exercise may help improve their growing fetus’ health — and may even help their babies get a healthier start in life.
Need some help with the right kind of exercise during pregnancy?
Try out our small group pregnancy fitness classes and training with certified antenatal exercise specialists. View our timetable here.
* Reference: Dr. Paul L. Hofman of the University of Auckland, 2010
