The ultimate guide to exercising while pregnant
Being fit and healthy during pregnancy is important and of enormous benefit to you and your baby. So what are the benefits of exercising when you’re pregnant? How much exercise should you do? And are there any exercises you should avoid while pregnant? In general, you can continue with whatever exercise you did before you […]
The importance of pelvic floor exercises
This week is World Continence Week (June 19-25) and according to Continence Foundation of Australia chief executive Rowan Cockerell women are continuing to laugh off the issue rather than seek help. “There continues to be a misconception that incontinence is an inevitable result of having children or ageing, and that’s just not true. Incontinence is […]
9 reasons to exercise during pregnancy
There are many benefits associated with staying active during pregnancy, as long as your pregnancy is progressing well and there are no complications. Moderate cardiovascular exercise won’t harm an unborn baby and it is generally advised that pregnant women continue doing the same exercise they did before they fell pregnant — with a few exceptions […]
Pregnancy exercise dos and don’ts
Keeping fit and healthy while you are pregnant is important. If you already exercised before falling pregnant, you are generally safe to continue your routine, with some modifications as you progress through your pregnancy. You should consult your doctor when you fall pregnant as to what exercises are OK for you to do. Here are […]
Pregnancy exercise – a trimester guide
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or a first-time exerciser, you may find it hard to know what kind of exercise and how much you should be doing during your pregnancy. What is best for you and your baby will vary across the trimesters, and will of course vary between different people. While trying to find […]
Exercise and how your body changes in pregnancy
Your body will undergo a number of anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy. So how do those changes affect the way you exercise while you are pregnant? Unless you have complications, you should continue to exercise while pregnant. The general rule is that you can continue with whatever exercise you did before you fell pregnant […]