Tips for Exercising While Pregnant

There are many things to consider when starting this very exciting journey in your life and especially when wanting to exercise during your pregnancy. In this video Flex Fitness personal trainer Jessi Montgomery will talk about some of the things to aware of while exercising during your pregnancy. Jessi is expecting her first baby in June and the whole Flex Fitness family is very excited and happy for her to become a mother.

Here are a few tips from Jessi to be mindful of throughout your pregnancy.

1 -don’t do anything during pregnancy that you didn’t do prior.

2- Reduce resistance to 40% - bands and body weight exercises are best. Do not do any heavy lifting! The hormone progesterone causes the joints, ligaments and muscles to relax which increase risk of injury.

3- Work on upper body strengthening exercises such as the shoulders and upper back muscles to prepare for all the baby carrying once baby is born. 

4- Don’t over exert yourself, extended periods of high body temperature can lead to neural tube defects, miscarriage or dehydration. Drink water between every working set and take longer rest periods. 

Follow Jessi on her monthly pregnancy blogs leading up to her due date as she will be giving great workout tips and then some post pregnancy advice as well. Book a fitness consultation with Jessi today!