Benefits of exercise while pregnant
Benefits of exercise while pregnant
It was a joy being mobile again after months incarcerated in the tram. Not only was I thrilled by the spring breeze in my hair, I was quietly happy knowing that exercising while pregnant was helping maintain muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and maintain a healthy pregnancy weight.
Research shows that the benefits are not just physical, but psychological as well, with exercise during pregnancy reducing the chance of depression, stress and insomnia. It also decreases fatigue and improves self-esteem, helping the future mother feel energised and good about herself as her body goes through major physical changes.