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Yoga and The Art of Exercise


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Yoga and The Art of Exercise

Welcome to my website. I am a working mom who teaches yoga downtown. My yoga studio often features the art of local artists on its walls. I love everything that makes life more beautiful, which includes both art and yoga. I created this website to share my love of both of these things, but posts will lean more heavily towards exercise topics. Even if yoga is too "zen" for you, there are other forms of exercise that can help you appreciate the beauty of the world around you, including running and hiking. Read on for tips, tricks and encouraging posts.

4 Exercise Tips For Pregnancy

Just because you are expecting doesn't mean that you cannot continue with an exercise routine. Of course, the exercise routine that works for you will have to change based on what trimester you are in and what your doctor advises, but keeping up a regular exercise routine despite these subtle changes will keep you and baby healthy. Here are four exercise tips to consider when you are expecting:

  1. Don't Overwork It:  Now that you are gaining weight, it may be more difficult to do some of the exercises that you are used to. However, you have to remember not to push yourself too hard. If you overwork it, it's not only bad for baby, but it can lead to you potentially straining something, which is just going to make your pregnancy that much more uncomfortable. 
  2. Talk to Your Doctor: Based on your health, as well as the specifics of your pregnancy, your doctor may recommend that you take a step back from certain types of exercise. It's important to talk to your doctor about what types of exercises you are participating in throughout your pregnancy. They will be able to advise whether or not that is okay for you based on what they know about your health. Once you have this information, relay it back to your personal trainer, who will adjust your workout routine accordingly. 
  3. Work With a Prenatal Personal Trainer: Speaking of personal trainers, consider working with a certified prenatal personal trainer. They will be able to help you transition your regular workout routine into one that is suitable for your changing body. This will also include exercises that are good for preparing for labor. Besides, when you work with a personal trainer, you are more likely to stick with your exercise routine, which is often challenging during this time in a woman's life because of the extreme changes in the body. 
  4. Don't Skip Out on Weight Training: Often times, women are told not to lift anything while pregnant. Although this is true in cases for women who have not been weight training before pregnancy, it's not true if your body is already used to lifting weights. This is because the muscles in your body are already prepared to lift weights, so you won't be putting any strain on them. Continue with your weight training to keep your muscles strong, which is especially important for your back. This is going to help during labor and even after you give birth because you are going to be lifting the baby a lot. 

When you utilize these four tips for exercise during pregnancy, you can be sure that the next nine months are healthy and comfortable for you. For more information, contact local professionals like RogueFit Club.