The Benefits of Swimming During Pregnancy.
As one of the safest forms of exercise for expectant mothers, here are some of the benefits that swimming can offer you in pregnancy:
- It exercises the two major muscle groups, legs and arms
- The swimming it's a mild form of exercise for your body. Water keeps you warm and prevents injury by supporting your joints and ligaments as you exercise. The buoyancy of water gives you the opportunity to enjoy the feeling of losing weight despite its extra pounds pregnancy.
- It neutralizes the pain caused in the back due to the growing belly. THE pregnancy it causes fatigue in your spine and shoulders and creates a deviation of the body from alignment. The swimming in a gentle way it strengthens the muscles and compensates for this tension in the body.
- It helps to maintain the weight in correct limits.
- Relieves swelling in hands and feet.
Helpful Tips for Pregnant Swimming
Try to you swim for 20 to 30 minutes at most most days of the week. If you swam regularly before pregnancy you should be able to continue your program without modifications. However, be sure to watch for warning signs in case you need to slow down or stop exercising.
If you didn't used to you swim before the pregnancy, there is likely to be no problem if you swim while you are pregnant. However, it would be good to consult your doctor first. If you can, start slowly by stretching and be careful not to overexert yourself.
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When you're in the water it can be easy to forget to hydrate. A good tip in this case would be to drink a large glass of water before you start swimming and a glass of water for every 20 minutes of exercise. If the weather is particularly hot you will need more water.
First trimester of pregnancy
If you're feeling active enough, h swimming early in the morning can prevent nausea and give you energy for the rest of the day. Use a board swimming, spaghetti, or any other pool aid to make your workout different and fun.
If the smell of chlorine bothers your eyes or skin, or makes you nauseous, you can look for a saltwater pool in your area.
Second semester
While the pregnancy progresses and the body grows, h swimming it is the only form of exercise that does not need to be restricted.
The buoyancy of water reduces the effect of gravity and gives you the opportunity to swim even supine, without burdening the body and blood circulation.
Third trimester of pregnancy
Comfort is the key word for her last quarter pregnancy, so it is suggested to try different styles swimming so you can see which one you feel most comfortable with. You may need a special swimsuit pregnancy and a snorkel to reduce neck fatigue when surfacing for air.
If your muscles feel sore or tight, try walking in the shallow end of the pool instead of swimming, simultaneously moving your hands as if to you swim. If you feel tired use a paddleboard to support your upper body and take as many breaks as you need.
Finally, pay particular attention to the slippery area around the pool as you enter and exit it.
Saltamanikas Nikolas
TEFAA graduate, swimming specialty
Class A swimming coach
Additional supplementary sources: babycenter.com
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