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If I had to go back and do things again with my pregnancy, the number one thing I would change is that I would exercise more. I think it definitely did not help my labor and delivery or keeping my weight in check! Part of what was hard for me was knowing exactly much I could or should exercise. Coach Sarah Walls, personal trainer, has some tips for you, but as always please make sure to check with your doctor before starting on any exercise program – especially when you are pregnant!
A common question that many women have when pregnant is whether or not they should continue with their exercise programs. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), almost all women can and should be physically active during pregnancy. They recommend that women aim for around 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, one that gets you breathing harder but not to the point of exhaustion, on most days of the week. Knowing the ins and outs of exercising through pregnancy can help keep moms-to-be safe and in better condition.
“Maintaining an appropriate exercise program through pregnancy is important for both the mother and the baby,” explains Coach Sarah Walls, personal trainer and owner of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc., who is also the strength and conditioning coach for WNBA’s Washington Mystics. “Many people are surprised to learn what they can and should be doing when it comes to exercising while pregnant. Maintaining an exercise program will not only bring you health benefits, but it will also help keep you feeling good emotionally.”
Coach Walls has worked with many women through pregnancy to help them maintain a healthy workout routine, as well as get started with one. The NIH reports that exercising during pregnancy helps reduce pregnancy discomfort, lowers the risks of gestational diabetes, improves sleep, improves mood, helps with an easier labor, and helps provide a faster recovery after delivery. Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to exercising through pregnancy:
“A woman’s body is designed for childbirth and can and should be expected to ‘come back’ stronger and fitter than ever,” added Coach Walls. “When you have the right program that has been designed for you, exercising through pregnancy is a pleasure. It will help you every step of the way, making pregnancy, delivery, and recovery easier.”
Sarah Walls has over 15 years experience in coaching and personal training. Owner of SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc, founded in 2007, she offers coaching to develop athletes, adult programs, team training, online coaching, and more. She is also the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and has over eight years of experience working as an NCAA D1 strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. To learn more, visit the site: www.saptstrength.com.
SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc.
Located in Fairfax, Virginia, SAPT Strength & Performance Training, Inc. is a high performance training club that specializes in helping to develop athletes of all ages. They offer athletic training programs for youth, college students, and amateurs. The company was founded in 2007 by Sarah Walls, a professional strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer with NCAA D1 experience, who is the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA Washington Mystics team. To learn more, visit the site: www.saptstrength.com.
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