Fitness During Pregnancy

First things first, congratulations! Here at JNL Fitness, we understand that you are going through a whirlwind of emotions right now! Whether it’s your first child or you already have a household full of them, it’s always exciting to be bringing another life into this world. Now, since you’re on this page, we’re assuming that you’d like to learn a few tips about keeping up with your fitness while carrying your baby. We commend you on your dedication to staying healthy. Afterall, you are now eating and staying active for two! We’re going to keep this blog post pretty short and sweet, but check in soon for specific exercises and diets recommended for you during this exciting time!

Talk With Your Doctor

Just like every step during your pregnancy, it is important to consult with your doctor or midwife before jumping in to your fitness routine. Your doctor knows your body, health issues, and can foresee any risks a workout routine may have for you in the upcoming months. Heed their input! While we love and cherish our followers, we are in no way qualified to provide medical information, only tips and information about fitness and workouts.

Benefits

Remember, that belly is not fat, it is life! You should not be working out during this time in order to lose weight. Instead, know that staying active during pregnancy has countless benefits for you and your baby. Here are just a few:

 

  • You’ll Get Better Sleep and Increase Your Energy
  • Faster Post-Delivery Recovery
  • Lower the Risk of Pregnancy-Related Complications
  • Reduce Pregnancy Discomfort
  • Improve Your Mood

 

Eat Well

Now, we’re not saying to resist indulging yourself from time to time, you deserve it! If you’re craving a pickle slice pizza smothered in peanut butter, then feed your craving! We’re not judging! Just remember that your baby needs its key nutrients, for without them it may negatively affect your baby’s development and, also, a diet consisting of poor eating habits increases the risk for birth complications and gestational diabetes. Here’s a quick list of some nutritional foods that are good for you, and your developing baby:

 

  • Salmon
  • Fruits
  • Lean Meat
  • Dark, Leafy Greens
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Whole Grains

 

Simple Exercises

If you’re one for high-intensity training or contact sports, now might be the time to hang up the hockey skates. Only temporarily! You’re going to want to avoid any activity with a risk of falling or getting injured. Use logic and common sense. If you can get hurt, so can your baby! Instead, focus on non-contact, low risk activities or activities. One recommendation is prenatal yoga. While being a low impact exercise, yoga is also known to improve sleep, reduce stress, increase strength and flexibility, as well as helping with nausea and decreasing lower back pain. Some other options, that we’ll go into further in our next post, include swimming, pilates, dance, and simple pelvic floor exercises.

JNL Fitness

While we love your enthusiasm to stay active during pregnancy, make sure to not push yourself to hard, as well as to take some much needed rest! Taking short naps throughout the day will not only give you the relaxation you deserve, but will help you maintain energy.

As we said, this was just a short introduction to staying active while pregnant, and we’ll get much further in depth with the next post! Until then, be sure to contact us with any questions or go to the JNL Gym to find out how you can train live with Jennifer Nicole Lee! We look forward to hearing from you and congratulations once again! We’re so happy for you!