07/12/2019
Question I’m often asked-
“Why should I try and get back into shape after giving birth if I’m planning on getting pregnant again here shortly?”
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My answer...
I’m not going to get into how society spews it’s “get yo body back” fitness programs at us (days after giving birth) because you don’t have 10 hours to sit and listen to me ANGRY ROAR about how messed up this is- during one of the most vulnerable times in our lives--
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BUT what I will tell you are REASONS BESIDES getting your “body back” of WHY you should continue with regular movement & exercise pre and during pregnancy and after birth (aside from specific Doctors orders during and for rest after...)
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Giving birth is a VERY physical experience- (where improving strength and endurance can HELP with the process)
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6 PHYSIOLOGICAL Reasons (ie. NOT ‘looks’ related) on WHY you should KEEP MOVING- during or in between pregnancies.
⬆️INCREASED aerobic capacity-meaning you don’t get breathless AS QUICKLY doing work/tasks. ⬆️INCREASED circulation- Blood has to move to every crevice and cell in your body and the more efficiently it does that-the better. ⬆️INCREASED digestion and ELIMINATION (elimination is a kind word for saying “it’ll be easier for you to POOP!”
Increased ENERGY and ENDURANCE (if you’re running after a baby/toddler now- this could really help!) ✅More restful sleep (who doesn’t want this?) And...a ⬇️decreased chance of having intervention (forceps, vacuum etc) this doesn’t mean that you WON’T have an intervention- but the chances of it...decrease.
Next post will be on MUSCULOSKELETAL benefits
I know you’re SUPER pumped- but reminding yourself that your body is an INSTRUMENT not and ORNAMENT ( thanks @beautyredefined ) helps us change our approach to fitness and movement so that it lasts a lifetime.
