What are the benefits of exercising while pregnant?
Exercise increases your energy and muscle strength to ease discomfort caused by weight gain during pregnancy. Exercising also reduces constipation by accelerating movement through your intestines. And exercise can help regulate your sleeping patterns. Some women report that exercise contributes to a sense of control while body expands uncontrollably. Exercise prepares you for birthing in several ways. It strengthens your heart, increases endurance and helps you gain control over your breathing, all of which help during labor. Stronger muscles help with delivery and recovery. Exercise speeds up the return of your pre-pregnancy body. It helps you avoid gaining fat weight as the baby grows.
