You have probably heard it before that exercising during pregnancy is important for a whole lot of reasons such as weight loss, ease in labour, healthy mother and child, detoxification and so on. However, as good as the effect of exercising could be, it is important to note that there are some exercising routines and techniques that may be harmful to both mother and child. You must have come across a lot of journals and notes that explain what kind of exercises you should engage in. So what are those exercises that you should avoid during your pregnancy period? 1.Avoid sports or activities that would require you to hold your breath. By holding your breath, you break off oxygen supply into your blood system. This concurrently cuts off oxygen supply to your baby which could cause health complications for the baby. Nevertheless, you may perform exercises which would involve extension (stretching of the body joints) and flexion (a forward raising and bending movement around a joint in a limb). It is advisable that you inhale on the rest and exhale on the exertion. Note that this should be done moderately. 2.Avoid sports and activities that require rapid movements and change in direction. Team sports which also allows for a lot of body contact and erratic movements should be avoided. Sports such as tennis, basketball, soccer, squash, racquetball and other sports of its like should be avoided. These sports may be too fast and demanding for the unborn as well as your loose body joint. 3.Avoid running or walking long distances. Running over a long distance is a concentrated exercise and should not be encouraged during pregnancy. However, short distance jogging or walking would be a good idea for you provided you do not exceed the limit. More importantly, you must ensure that you are not alone when you are performing any of this exercise. 4.Avoid exercises which require you to lie on your back, especially if you have reached the third month of your pregnancy. This affects the posture and positioning of your unborn. You must also avoid exercises which require you to lift overhead and that which requires you to press weight forward. The most advisable position for exercising should be while sitting or by exercising with a stable support. 5.Most importantly, avoid exercising alone because of the risk it poses. It is preferable that you perform your exercises in a public place or where you could be easily reached. It is also important that you have water with you at all times in order to avoid dehydration. Your physician must have emphasized on the complicating effects of dehydration. It is thus important for you to limit any source of dehydration. You should also avoid training in extreme conditions like in high altitudes, on steep slopes, in intense heat and extreme cold. This would hasten fatigue and dehydration. As important as pregnancy exercises may seem, it is critical to check your limit. It’s for the good of your unborn and yourself. Best Regards.
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