In this day and age, our access to technology and information has made pregnancy exercise myths so rampant. You have YouTubers, TikTok influencers, and even Instagram content creators spreading lies about what exercise can do to pregnant women.
But according to health experts, exercise is not only safe - it's recommended. Studies were able to confirm that exercising during your pregnancy can lead to many benefits such as:Increased endurance, which you'll need should your labour take longer than expectedPrevention of wear and tear on jointsIs exercise also safe for high-risk pregnancies?
Ice hockey, boxing, football, basketball or any activity or sport where balls are flying and can hit your belly High-altitude exercises - the higher the altitude, the less oxygen you inhale. Your baby needs that oxygen, so best if you work out on the ground instead.Brisk walking is a great exercise for pregnant women who want to pace themselves into a workout routine. It's fairly easy to do, and you don't need any equipment to do it. Plus, you get to do it with your husband or other mum friends. For as long as you can talk while walking, you're good.