{"id":4639,"date":"2017-10-16T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/?p=4639"},"modified":"2018-06-05T13:54:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T19:54:22","slug":"5-reasons-exercise-pregnant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forteelements.com\/5-reasons-exercise-pregnant\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Exercise While Pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even on a good day, it\u2019s tough to get out of bed in the morning and go for a run or leave the office after work and head straight to the gym. Getting exercise on a regular basis (even under the best of circumstances) can be tricky. So imagine being asked to exercise while pregnant. It sounds like a tall order, but it’s worth the effort. Here are five great reasons why.<\/p>\n

1- Weight management<\/h2>\n

Weight gain during pregnancy can be a thorny issue since the amount of weight women should gain is not clear cut. Most women usually gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy but ideally, this depends on your starting weight. For example, a woman who was average weight before getting pregnant may be encouraged to gain 25 to 35 pounds while those that are underweight or overweight may be asked to gain slightly more or less.<\/p>\n

Your doctor will be happy to discuss this with you. It’s an important part of your health and that of your baby’s. Yet, whatever the case may be, exercise is a great way to maintain your weight gain while you\u2019re pregnant.<\/p>\n

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2- Lower your risk of gestational diabetes<\/h2>\n

Gestational diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin\u00a0and your sugar levels become too high. You don’t have to be a previously diagnosed diabetic to develop gestational diabetes<\/a>. It can happen to any women during any pregnancy. The complications of gestational diabetes include<\/p>\n