At times, would be moms experience some kind of uneasiness during the nine months which hamper their usual activities. Their blood pressure dips regularly. Back pain increases almost daily. Sabine Meier, a 44-year-old midwife from the German town of Viersen asserted,
in such cases exercise is an effective way to reduce discomfort and counteract common pregnancy-related problems early on.
Joachim Dudenhausen, director of the obstetrics clinic at Berlin’s Charite hospital, agreed, he said,
exercising during pregnancy is very beneficial because it strengthens muscles, increases lung capacity and enhances overall well-being.
Exercise eases pregnancy-related complaints such as tension in the neck and shoulders and problems in the area of the lower spine. Women who are physically fit usually recover from childbirth more quickly than those who are not.
Lately, a survey by German Sport University in Cologne reported that although most of the women are aware of the exercise benefits during pregnancy yet percentage of women doing exercises is very less.
However many women are unsure if they should work out while pregnant, and if so, in what way.
Generally speaking, any pregnant woman can exercise so long as her belly doesn’t get in the way, Dudenhausen answered.
While working out, pregnant women must bear in mind to avoid certain exercises in where the risk of injury is very high for instance, weight training, horseback riding and fast-paced ball games like squash.
Even if you are not able to devote time for exercises or in some way not able to do them then walking would be the best solution for the problem. During walks, the joints and dorsal vertebrae that are under extra strain during pregnancy are not burdened much, circulation improves, and almost all of the muscle groups are worked at the same time.
