{"id":10085,"date":"2019-06-13T08:26:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T08:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10085"},"modified":"2022-08-17T10:34:51","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T08:34:51","slug":"what-exercises-avoid-when-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/special-populations-blog\/what-exercises-avoid-when-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exercises must I Avoid when I\u2019m Pregnant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studies have shown that women who have done high-intensity exercises before pregnancy<\/a> are conditioned to handle the same exercises during pregnancy. However, it is not recommended that they do this.<\/p>\n

While exercising during pregnancy does have many benefits – including better sleep, more strength and endurance and a lighter mood – knowing the difference between beneficial and potentially dangerous exercises<\/a> can help keep you and your baby safe.<\/p>\n

Ask your doctor or midwife what the best exercises would be for you, as each person and pregnancy is different. You might need to take a few precautions that are specific to you.<\/p>\n

Here are some exercises you should definitely avoid, no matter what your pre-conceiving physical conditioning is.<\/p>\n

No-go exercises when pregnant<\/h2>\n

Weight-loss exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t worry about losing weight<\/a> while you\u2019re expecting. Rather opt for the high-intensity training after you give birth. While maintaining the appropriate pregnancy weight is fine, losing too much weight can be VERY dangerous for your baby.<\/p>\n

Contact sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Soccer, basketball, rugby and ice hockey come with a high risk of getting knocked in the stomach. Avoiding these sports is CRUCIAL for your baby\u2019s survival, as too-hard-a-knock to the stomach can cause miscarriage.<\/p>\n

Balancing acts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Activities that require a lot of balance – like skiing, horseback riding and even riding a bike outdoors – can be difficult when you\u2019re not used to balancing a pregnant belly. Your body is fragile during pregnancy and any fall can potentially break you and your baby.<\/p>\n

Pushing the point of exhaustion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pushing your limits may boost athletic performance, but when you\u2019re pregnant, it can reduce blood flow to your uterus. You should be able to still talk without running out of breath during exercise. If you can\u2019t, you\u2019re pushing too hard. Both you and your baby need a constant flow of oxygen.<\/p>\n