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A question that pops up in the minds of most women is whether it is safe to exercise during pregnancy.
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Do you long for an hourglass figure? Then commit yourself to regular `exercise'. Health clubs form a good choice. They offer state-of-the-art equipment, services and programmes to fit your need. Some of these health clubs have lady instructors to supervise the exercise programme and also a dietician. The instructors give you the necessary guidelines for exercise, provide a diet chart and even supervise the exercise programme. If you are expecting a baby, then exercising after the delivery could help tone your figure, strengthen your muscles and you'll, of course, burn a few of those unwanted calories.
In case, you have been wondering when to start exercising after delivery, here's a piece of advice: Don't enrol yourself at your nearest health-club and sweat it out without consulting your doctor. Most doctors would advise you to begin exercising after a post-natal check-up. A doctor can help you chart out the dos and don'ts while exercising. The prescription will be made after evaluating your present health condition or how accustomed you are to doing exercises.
A lot of women start out on an exercise programme when they are under medication or have been advised to take rest. Some others think that regular exercises take up a lot of their time. With the arrival of a baby it becomes difficult for most women to do justice to their routine exercise programme. However, a desire to remain in good health can provide enough motivation. Make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide essential vitamins and minerals.
Most health clubs have trendy equipment such as the cardio-fitness equipment. Health clubs also conduct classes on breathing exercises, yoga, massage, steam baths etc. For a beginner, half-an-hour of exercise would suffice, with a gradual switch over to equipment such as treadmill, cycle, twister, stepper and power-rider that are used to trim the abdomen or reduce body weight.
Exercises aided by machines such as the multi-gym or vibrators are not advisable in the case of women who are in their post-partum period. Exercises that involve a good deal of body movement such as jumping would be best avoided. Health clubs ensure the safety of its client's health by supervising the exercises and cautioning them on various ill effects of becoming an exercise `freak'. Women with a high blood pressure or other health problems ought to keep away the exercise machines. Some women experience back problems during the post-partum period and exercising helps prevent back pain. Exercises to strengthen the muscles in the abdomen, back and legs are recommended. Begin exercising gradually and pay special attention to adequate warm up and cool down sessions. Remember, getting back into shape will take several weeks. Exercising daily will help you lose one or two kilos every month.
A question that inevitably pops up in the minds of most women is whether it would be safe to exercise during pregnancy. Generally, they are hesitant to approach health clubs during these times. If you were following an exercise programme before you became pregnant, chances are that your doctor will let you continue it, probably in a modified, less vigorous form. So, health clubs offer easy exercises for pregnant woman, comprising mainly floor exercises and needing very little effort. If you don't have the convenience to exercise at home, you can always join a health club. The most difficult part is to get started.
K. ASHA
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