There are so many myths around working out while you are pregnant;
✨ “You shouldn’t START exercising during pregnancy if you don’t already”… FALSE!!
Pregnancy is actually an ideal time to start thinking about your fitness. Public health guidelines for mums-to-be are for 150 mins of moderate exercise per week!
Listen to your body, if something doesn’t feel right, STOP. Find a trainer or instructor who is trained to work with mums-to-be! There are lot of benefits to working out while you are pregnant.
✨ “You shouldn’t do any core exercises while you are pregnant”… WRONG!!
Or the myth that often accompanies this, “If you do core work while pregnant it causes Diastasis Recti”… also wrong!!
There are some exercises which aren’t appropriate during pregnancy, but so many core movements are beneficial for mums-to-be and can help you prepare for labour and for your postpartum recovery.
✨”You should keep your heart rate under 140bpm during exercise when you are pregnant”… another piece of outdated information!!
Getting your blood pumping during pregnancy strengthens your heart and reduces your risk of gestational diabetes, reduces back pain and improves your sleep.
The talk test is the best way to tell if you are working too hard. If you can’t talk comfortably during your workout, you are probably working too hard.
What other myths have you heard about working out while you are pregnant?
If you want to start working out but aren’t sure where to start, try the BeFit Cornwall Mum-to-be class, perfect for all stages of pregnancy.
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