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Tips for walking when you are pregnant
Guest Author - Hellie T.

Always check with your doctor or health professional before continuing or starting to follow a walking programme or any other form of exercise when you are pregnant.

Benefits

  • Keeps you fit without harming your baby or your body
  • Walking is the best cardiovascular exercise for pregnant women so it is good for your heart.
  • Boosts your energy
  • Helps you sleep soundly
  • Relieves constipation
  • Reduces backache
  • Improves complexion
  • Tones muscles
  • Makes it easier for you to get back in to shape after pregnancy
  • Improves your posture
  • Increases stamina
  • Can shorten labour
  • Makes it easier for you to regain normal size after your pregnancy

    Wear

    • A good support bra
    • Loose comfortable clothing
    • Comfortable footwear – especially important as they need to give you strong ankle and arch support.


    Remember


      To start walking gently just think of going through the gears in a car, and give your body time to adjust before you reach a brisk walking pace , whether you are walking outside or on a treadmill.

      Do not walk if it is very hot or humid weather.

      Know your limits – you should be able to walk and talk quite comfortably.

      Do not walk on uneven or rocky paths

      Very important Always have a bottle of water with you – be careful to avoid dehydration – drink before you set off, while you are walking and when you return.



      Enjoy your walking!

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Content copyright © 2009 by Hellie T.. All rights reserved.
This content was written by Hellie T.. If you wish to use this content in any manner, you need written permission. Contact Deborah Crawford for details.

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