So many new moms are concerned about weight loss after pregnancy. They are eager to get back into shape after having waddled around for the past few months not feeling very sexy, but if you’ve just recently given birth, your first concern should be to bond with your baby and allow your body to heal before you start a rigorous workout routine. Always check with your doctor to find out when it’s safe for you to start exercising again after giving birth. This will depend on whether ... Read More

When you get pregnant you may think that’s the end of your exercise routine. However, as long as you consider the suitable options you can carry on exercising. In this article I suggest 5 exercises you can do whilst pregnant. Before you start any exercise you should work out your target heart rate. To do this you first need to determine your maximum heart rate. One way to do this is using the formula: - MHR = 220 – Age Your target heart rate will then be ... Read More

I know, I know, you’ve just had major abdominal surgery, you’ve got a new baby to contend with and you really don’t have the energy to do anything right? So how come there is this nagging voice in the background urging you to get off your butt and start getting back in shape? After all, the celebs can do it – sometimes it looks like they’ve resumed their fab figures within hours of giving birth! Even Mandy from down the road looks great and she had her c ... Read More

Most of the abdominal exercises are very fine when you are pregnant and in the initial months. This however, needs to be reduced as you feel the baby strikes becoming obvious. During this time you can avoid crunches, sit-ups, leg-lifts and other exercises. This is because and you lay back, the weight of the baby would block the vena cava, i.e., the blood vessel providing oxygen and blood to the uterus. As you find the oxygen and blood being restricted, you would find it very ... Read More

If you have started or continued exercising even after finding out that you are pregnant it is a wise decision. However, it is always better to take the advice of your doctor to see whether the kind of exercise you are doing is alright for your condition. Exercise will keep you active and will keep your energy levels high. The benefits of exercise during pregnancy Any form of exercise that has been recommended by your doctor can be followed. This will eventually help you ... Read More