Monday, June 25, 2012

Getting Healthy for Pregnancy: Stretching

Hopefully you read the previous article about the differences in getting pregnant in your 20s, 30 and 40s.  If your choice is to have kids, no matter what age, your best bet is to be as healthy as possible!  Here are some exercises to make your body a baby making machine!

Stretching is an important part of any workout regimen.  Even for bodybuilders, stretching before, after and during their heavy lifting sessions can improve the rate at which blood and nutrients rush to the muscles, therefore helping them grow bigger and recover faster.

During pregnancy, stretching also provides great relief and is very important.

-  You'll keep yourself flexible and prevent muscle strain.
-  Stretching, and yoga in particular has been show to relax the body and mind, which will be helpful once you have extra weight and tension to carry around.
-  Use stretching time as pampering for yourself, time-out from the outside world, and alone time with you and your baby.

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