Post Pregnancy Exercise (Part 3)

Post Pregnancy Exercise

I believe that more women engage in post- pregnancy exercise, than pre or during pregnancy exercise, purely to lose the excess weight that has accumulated during the pregnancy. The danger of post pregnancy exercise must not be underestimated. The Relaxin hormone, which is responsible for allowing all connective tissue in the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments) to stretch is still very much present in your body and will be present for on average 16-20 weeks maybe more. Over stretching or over-exerting yourself at this stage could Read more…

Exercise During Pregnancy (Part 2)

Lady doing exercise during pregnancy

This article focuses on specific recommendations for exercise during pregnancy for each specific trimester. Please note that although this is quite a comprehensive article, you should consult your doctor before starting an exercise during pregnancy programme and remember, “Mum always knows best”

Exercise During Pregnancy Trimester breakdown

1st Trimester (0-12wks)

If you are already exercising prior to your pregnancy, there is no reason in the early stages for you to have to slow down your exercise during pregnancy. If you are new to it all, you must be careful to Read more…

Exercise and Pregnancy (Part 1)

Exercise and Pregnancy

If you are someone that has been regularly exercising for most of your life, I don’t really need to explain how important exercise and pregnancy is and how important it is to continue to stay fit and strong through and beyond your pregnancy. If however you are not a regular exerciser and you do not understand the value of aerobic, strength training and core exercises at this stage, you may well change your mind once you have read how you can benefit… Read more…