Tuesday, 3 December 2013

What Kind Of Exercises Can Be Done At Home?

Easy and comfortable exercises are only advised during pregnancy. Any activity that has the risk of falling slipping or putting any kind of pressure on the body are a strict NO.

The ideal regime would mean increasing your physical stamina and adding more flexibility and strength to your back.

Walking – Highly advised at every stage during and after pregnancy, simple paced walking helps in increasing the stamina as well makes the heart pump faster there after increasing the blood supply to the entire body. Taking walks in fresh air will also help in pumping more oxygen supply to the body which will enhance your over all health.Caution during walking is also to be kept in mind, avoid walking on rocky unstable paths as well as wet and slippery areas should also be completely avoided.

Yoga- Simple stretches and simple yoga at home will help strengthening muscle and adding elasticity to your muscles. Walking and stretching will tribute to your overall health. Keep a good yoga teacher or follow the advice of a yoga teacher who will show you postures and asanas that will help in good breathing which in turn will enhance the vitality of the entire body. Simple breathing exercises will help in calming your mind and giving you internal peace.

Swimming- Swimming is one of the best exercises during pregnancy; the cool water will help in easing the foot swelling as well as ease the back muscles too. An aquatic walk helps calming your hyper sensitive nerves. But complete caution is advised when in or around the pool.

Dancing- Sounds funny but does wonders, music is always known as a stress buster. Simple body moves while listening to your favorite song will do wonders to you. Physically it will help your body as the body gets some activity and mentally music will help you relax. Music is also said to be very soothing for the babies in the womb. But please don’t get carried away while dancing, keep your steps simple and soft.

Pregnancy can undermine your liveliness, but simple home exercises will help you stay fit active and strong all thru the 9 months. The best part of  working out during pregnancy  will help ease the physical challenge your  body will go thru during child birth and also help you regain your body shape faster post pregnancy.


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