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Exercising. Exercising When Pregnant…. Prevent wear and tear on your joints (which become loosened during pregnancy due to normal hormonal changes Look better/ Exercise increases the blood flow to your skin, giving you a healthy glow .
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Exercising When Pregnant… • Prevent wear and tear on your joints (which become loosened during pregnancy due to normal hormonal changes • Look better/ Exercise increases the blood flow to your skin, giving you a healthy glow. • If you weren't fit before you became pregnant, don't (EVER) give up! Begin slowly and build gradually as you become stronger. • exercise is a big plus for both you and your baby {if complications don't limit your ability to exercise throughout your pregnancy.} • If you have never exercised regularly before, you can <safely> begin an exercise program during pregnancy after consulting with your health care provider. • Do jogging, swimming or yoga
Exercising while Prego; The more you stretch the more flexible you’ll be while giving birth. Always be careful and going easy on what you’re doing. Exercise can help relieve many common pregnancy discomforts, including backache, swelling and constipation. Energy expenditure during physical activity is improved by 20% when data from heart rate monitors are used in conjunction with accelerometer measures of physical activity