Spin your way through pregnancy
syLvIE D’AOusT
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The thought of staying in shape during Three non-weight-bearing exercises are safe
pregnancy can be daunting. No woman for pregnant women: walking, swimming and
looks forward to gaining the weight, and every indoor cycling (spinning). Women who do these
woman knows it’s inevitable. are more likely to be able to continue exercising at
As your baby grows, your body changes. As high intensities throughout their pregnancy com-
you think about your proposed fitness routine pared to women who perform weight-bearing
you have to consider the type of physical activity, exercises, such as running.
levels of exertion, heat generated, heart rate, its Jumping on a spin bike can be one of the best
impact on your body and your medical history. Of things you can do for yourself during pregnan-
course consult your doctor. This may not be the cy. Spin bikes are fully adjustable as your belly
time to train for your first marathon. grows, and heart rate monitors keep tabs on your
That said, staying in good physical health while exertion level during a class.
pregnant provides more energy to you and your When I was pregnant five years ago, I was
baby and usually prevents diabetes, high blood spinning up until eight months. It kept my weight
pressure and anxiety. Fitness can ease back down, my spirits up, and a smile on my face. After
pain and reduce fatigue. As well, it can prevent giving birth, it took me four months to get back
varicose veins and even reduce constipation! to my original body weight, but I still had an
If all that isn’t enough – and I can attest to excellent racing season that summer.
this, given that I have a five-year-old – physical A fit mom is a happy mom.
activity during pregnancy helps ease labour. Fit
women recover faster and handle post-partum Sylvie D’Aoust is the owner of CycleFit indoor
with greater ease of mind. spinning studio,
www.cyclefit.ca.
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