Busting a few myths about your fit pregnancy!

Busting a few myths about your fit pregnancy! Have you found that everyone has a view about exercising during pregnancy? And that loads of people express negative comments about your decision to have a fit pregnancy? There are so many benefits to staying fit when you’re pregnant – we’d like to share ourpregnancy exercise myth busters to reassure you thatexercise during pregnancyis good for you and good for your baby.Next time someone tells you shouldn’t be exercising whilst pregnant – you’ll have the answers ready!  ‘If youdidn’tdo any exercise before your pregnancy– you shouldn’t start now!’ Wrong! Even if you’ve never exercised at all there’s no reason why pregnancy should deter you from starting.Sure, it’s not the time to start training for a marathon or joining a ladies football team but the benefits of even modest exercise during pregnancy is definitely worthwhile.  ‘Keep out of the gym! This is not a placefor pregnant women!’ Wrong! Working out in the gym is a great way to exercise during pregnancy! As your pregnancy progresses you are likely to have less energy and, as your bump grows and your centre of gravity changes,it’s advisable to make changes toyour exercise routine. Reduce the length and intensity of your pregnancy exercise sessions–but listen to your body–not the person on the next treadmill!  ‘Put your bike in the shed for the next nine months– you won’t be needing it!