Some women who exercise on a consistent basis may choose to continue to workout though their pregnancy. Maintaining physical activity will assist with cardiovascular and muscular fitness during pregnancy and will also ensure that you can get back into shape after the baby. According to the American College of Sports Medicine women who engage in a properly designed prenatal program may have a faster return to pre-pregnancy weight, strength and flexibility levels, reduce postpartum belly, have more energy reserves, have less weight gain, enhance physiological wellbeing and incur many more benefits. There are specific guidelines for exercising during and after pregnancy. An Infinity trainer will see that you are staying within these guidelines and you are getting the most out of your time and energy.
Conclusions and Recommendations from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists:
- Recreational and competitive athletes with uncomplicated pregnancies can remain active during pregnancy and should modify their usual exercise routines as medically indicated. The information on strenuous exercise is scarce; however, women who engage in such activities require close medical supervision.
- Previously inactive women and those with medical or obstetric complications should be evaluated before recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy are made. Exercise during pregnancy may provide additional health benefits to women with gestational diabetes.
- A physically active woman with a history of or risk for preterm labor or fetal growth restriction should be advised to reduce her activity in the second and third trimesters.