Benefit for pregnant women to exercise every
day is nothing to argue anymore. But many pregnant women still wonder: how to
exercise safely in uncomfortably hot weather today?
Consult the experts
The best way is that you should consult
your doctor or ask the experts in fitness classes before you start any
exercise. Every day, spend about 30 minutes exercising and schedule in the
summer day is nothing changed comparing to the previous.
Because, according to experts, exercise is
safe for pregnant women in the hot summer. If necessary, you can change in
practice time or conditioning environment.
You do not need to give up the habit of practicing
your favorite sports, just refer a few tips below.
The
best way is that you should consult your doctor or ask the experts in fitness
classes before you start any exercise.
Water is essential
Water is the best friend of pregnant women,
especially in the summer. This is more important when they exercise.
First, you should drink plenty of
water." When you are loss water, the risk of preterm birth is very high.
You can also get urinary tract infections as well as other symptoms such as
headache. Pregnant women who do not exercise have to drink about 8 glasses a
day. Those who exercise need to drink more because of much sweating. However,
you should pay attention to what you drink. Iced tea and other drinks
containing caffeine can cause eager for water.
Second, pregnant women can exercise in
water environment. Exercising in water is less pressure on the muscles, improve
circulation and keep the body from overheating.
Finally, drink much water to cool the body.
After exercising, take a shower for the body to relax completely.
Pregnant
women should drink more water when playing sport
Pay attention to time and place to exercise
This does not need to think. Limit
exercising in hottest time. Avoid from 11am to 1 pm. The rising suddenly of
body temperature, especially for pregnancy, can affect to fetus. No one has
crazy idea of running at lunch time at all.
Location of practice, you should seek
air-conditioned. Places like this are often classes at the local or the gym.
You can also walk in the evening, cool place.
Wear appropriate clothing
Experts suggest that should wear light, thin,
sweat absorption. Kinds of clothes with fabric material of high technology can easily
absorb sweat from the skin, and help you feel cooler and more comfortable.
During the last months of pregnancy, you should wear loose cool clothing.
When you choose a gym suit, the most
important is underwear and shoes. Underwear should absorb sweat. Pregnant
women’s feet often swell most in the summer, so you should buy a pair of shoes
fit, do not take advantage of old shoes because it's too tight.
Do not practice too much
During pregnancy, your body has a lot of
changes, it needs more blood so that you can deal with high or low blood
pressure, and fetus also needs more oxygen. Additionally, hot air combined with
high body temperature will make you sweat a lot and cause fatigue. So you
should not exercise too much.
When your body gets tired, stop training
and take a rest. The rest is the most necessary at this time. You should only
walk about 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening.
The best exercises this summer
Yoga
The prenatal yoga classes meet the
standards of time and ideal location to practice.
Pregnant
is doing meditation. Yoga is good for health of the unborn baby
Swimming
In swimming pool, you will feel cooler.
However, do not forget to apply sunscreen lotion if you swim outdoors.
Walk
in the evening and early morning
These are the two most pleasant and coolest
time to walk.
