The ONE exercise you must do!
By Michelle Biton
If
you're having trouble getting motivated to exercise - here's a 2 for 1:
some motivation to get you started AND the perfect exercise to start
with!
Wondering which exercise I'm referring to?
Well, if
you guessed KEGELS, you're right. Kegels are THE most
important exercise a pregnant woman can do.
Why? Because they help keep your pelvic floor muscles TONED and
TIGHT. Trust me, you DO NOT want to be losing control of these muscles!
By
toning your pelvic floor muscles, you'll be LESS LIKELY to: tear your
perineum or need an episiotomy during delivery; develop hemorrhoids; or
have urine leakage when you sneeze or cough. You will also be MORE
likely to have an EASIER birth!
Are you
starting to feel motivated yet? Good!
So, now
that you're motivated - HOW exactly do you do a Kegel?
If you haven't already heard, the best way to practice is to try
stopping your "flow" mid-stream and holding it for a few seconds (note:
do this only once or twice to get the "idea", it is not recommended that
you do this on a regular basis!).
You goal
is to be able to do your Kegels while sitting or
standing several times a day. Trust me, a little
prevention can go a long way and your efforts WILL pay off!
And some EXTRA tips ...
- NEVER go to the bathroom "just in case" (I am THE
WORST when it comes to this!), it will only lead to weak bladder control.
So don't do it - especially those of you who need to go more than once
before going to bed at night!
- NEVER squat (even in public toilets!) - this will
NOT allow you to empty your bladder fully. For good bladder control,
especially if you have problems with leakage, ALWAYS empty your bladder
fully!
- DO your Kegels as soon after delivery as you can!
For LOTS more TIPS on specific exercises
you MUST do now to prepare for an easy labor and quick
post-partum recovery (including weight loss),
plus all kinds of great food and skincare
tips (including how to prevent the pregnancy
mask, stretch marks and varicose veins),
read my kit at...
www.pregnancywithoutpounds.com/thegoods.htm
Written by Michelle Biton who has 15 years of
experience as a Health and Nutrition Coach, a Masters Degree in Holistic
Nutrition, a Personal Training Certificate and a Psychology Degree.
For LOTS MORE tips and secrets on safe
exercise, healthy eating and surefire beauty secrets during your
pregnancy, click on the link below to download Michelle's kit:
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