PreNatal and PostNatal Physical Exercise.

A fertilidade humana é influenciada por diversos factores, incluindo genéticos, ambientais e comportamentais.  Entre esses, o exercício físico tem sido amplamente estudado por seu potencial impacto na saúde reprodutiva.  Exercício Físico e Fertilidade Feminina A fertilidade feminina pode ser influenciada por uma série de fatores, incluindo hábitos alimentares, níveis de stress, e padrões de exercício físico.  O exercício, em particular, tem um papel significativo, podendo tanto beneficiar quanto prejudicar a fertilidade, dependendo da intensidade, duração e tipo de atividade física. Benefícios do Exercício Moderado: Regulação Hormonal e Ciclos Menstruais Regulares: Mulheres com um índice de massa corporal (IMC) adequado, têm maior probabilidade de ter ciclos regulares e consequentemente ovular. O exercício ajuda a equilibrar o estrogênio e progesterona, que são críticos para a saúde reprodutiva. Redução do stress: O exercício físico é amplamente reconhecido por sua c...

Wondering if it’s ok to practice Indoor cycling class during pregnancy ? If it has been part of your fitness routine and your OBG gives you the green light, there is no reason you cannot continue to practice indoor cycling, with modifications, through your pregnancy. This activity is a great low impact cardio workout. Take into consideration the following advice: Drink water: Before, during and after class. Hydration is essential, even knowing that your bladder might not handle it without using the WC during the class. Water is essential, even if you aren’t pregnant! Make sure your bike is set up properly . As your belly gets bigger, you’ll start to feel cramped when you’re holding on to the handlebars. Raising it up might help and you must make sure to have the instructor double-checking the rest of your equipment providing you comfort during the activity. Be extra careful when you are riding out of the saddle . Your center of gravity is modifying with the weeks of gesta...

As a Pregnant Athlete , you might feel frustrated by some of the limitations that pregnancy places on your agility.   For example, weight gain, laxity in ligaments and joints reduces your running speed. Moreover, the weight gained during pregnancy increases the force on your hips and knees. You may find that your fine motor skills might feel sluggish, and you might try to compensate for your loss of dexterity by using your body in tricky ways, provoking injury as a result. Overall don’t get too discouraged. These limitations are only temporary, and you will be back to your former athletic self before you realise it. In the meantime, don’t overtraining and/or become overtired, don’t continue exercising if you feel a lack of coordination or discomfort, don’t forget adequate fluid and don’t overlook a complete cooldown. Try to follow these additional guidelines according to your Level of Exercise Experience: • Slightly Active – When you are somewhat active, exercising and making a...

Pregnancy is an ideal time to start or continue healthy lifestyle habits like exercise. Years ago, exercise during pregnancy was considered unsafe. Women were advised to avoid all strenuous effort. If you have a counselling session with an elderly midwife, they will still stay the same. Thankfully a lot has changed, and people are more open-minded to this subject. Exercise in uncomplicated pregnancies is now recognized for its numerous benefits for both mother and baby. The following suggestions are meant to help the future mothers to design a safe and rewarding exercise program before or during pregnancy. In healthy pregnancies, exercise does not increase the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, poor fetal growth or muscle-skeletal injury.  Ask for advice to a certified health professional. Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy: I am a NINJA The baby is already getting a trial of fitness and wellbeing sensation. See it as education and future achievements. Inc...

Exercício físico prescrito de forma adequada, por profissionais capacitados, são muito benéficos para a grávida e para o bébé, tanto a nível fisiológico como emocional. Os resultados da prática de Hidroginástica durante a gravidez são muito positivos, uma vez que a mulher que pode usufruir dessa actividade, sentir-se-á melhor em todos os sentidos: • Sentir-se-á mais controlada, com mais energia e vitalidade; • Tonifica os músculos das costas, prevenindo dores, reeducando a sua postura; • Equilibra o peristaltismo intestinal; • Fortalece o movimento articular; • Sono e repouso optimizados; • Diminuição da dor durante o parto; • Maior controlo da respiração durante o parto; • Menor aumento de peso durante a gravidez e maior facilidade em recuperar depois do parto. A gestante que pratica exercício físico ganha menos peso, diminui o risco de diabetes gestacional, aumenta a tolerância à dor e consegue reduzir a duração do parto eutócico. Devido às propriedades...