Exercising during pregnancy can have many positive results. Here are 6 reasons you should stay fit during pregnancy.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 02:31:32 ESTCopyright 2012 Criss White, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/pregnancy/6-pregnancy-fitness-tips-19313.htm<p>Most folks are aware of the benefits of exercise. Exercising while pregnant can have added results. Try to keep exercise light to prevent excess strain that may jeopardize the pregnancy. Too much exercise can have negative effects on the baby's development due to shifts in the flow of blood.</p><p>Hiking, swimming, and yoga are a few popular activities suitable for pregnant women. Avoid intense weight lifting and use a lighter weight training routine instead.Most experts recommend exercising 3-4 times weekly, unless a medical condition prevents it. If in doubt, always consult a doctor first. During pregnancy, some ladies will feel like taking it easy. However, below are some of the main benefits to staying fit during pregnancy.</p><p><strong>1.</strong> Exercise can minimize the length of labor and reduce recovery time. The right exercise routines will increase stamina required for delivery.</p><p><strong>2.</strong> Improve emotional well being - exercise reduces stress and enhances emotional state and can make it easier for the mom to get through pregnancy.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> Staying fit during pregnancy can help with weight reduction after pregnancy. One worry with most moms is losing weight after the child is born. Staying fit during pregnancy can make losing weight after childbirth.</p><p>4. Exercise is beneficial to your unborn baby. By keeping your body healthy, you are helping out your unborn child.</p><p>5. Reduced pregnancy side effects - Many women get symptoms like fatigue, swelling, and pain. Exercise reduces and sometimes eliminates the occurence of these symptoms</p><p>6. Decrease risk of premature birth - working out regularly has been shown in studies to decrease the risk of premature birth by about 50%.</p><p>Other tips - make sure to drink plenty of fluids before exercising, eat nutritious meals, and don't work out too much. Also, pay close attention to how you feel - if you start feeling ill or nauseous, then you should take a break.</p><p>About the Author - Criss White</p><p>Criss White is a professional web writer on baby and new mother topics for wedding and baby websites. For baby shower favors, information, and more pregnancy related articles by this author, check out My <a title="My Baby Shower Favors" href="http://www.mybabyshowerfavors.com">Baby Shower Favors</a>(www.mybabyshowerfavors.com).</p>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:41:28 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/pregnancy/6-pregnancy-fitness-tips-19313.htmTRCB.comHome and Family / Pregnancy