Recently, Flagstaff, which used to only boast 1 consistent prenatal fitness class, now has a bunch of 'em!
Fit4Baby remains
the only total body, strength, cardio, flexibility & balance workout designed specifically for every fitness level and trimester of pregnancy- but, there are now a bunch of
yoga classes, yay!!!!!
Personally and professionally, I recommend
keeping up or improving your fitness during pregnancy through a
variety of means. I continued my group fitness classes at the gym until my 9th month when the exercises would end up hurting more than they helped. The class I was attending was taught by a fabulous instructor, but it was not designed for pregnant women and she offered few, if any, modifications for me throughout the class.
Although
pregnant women can absolutely continue or start working out (with their Doctor's approval), there are some
specific modifications that are so important in preventing injury and preparing the body for labor and delivery.
When I was pregnant I tried to attend yoga twice a week, my fitness class twice a week, and walked 2-3 more days/week.
I loved my yoga class, loved the low impact strength work and most importantly the breathing & relaxation techniques that I learned (but, as it turns out forgot to use in labor)- but I was always frustrated that I didn't get sweaty and rarely got 'good' sore. Feeling like I really "worked out" was important to me and my quest to stay fit.
Chose what you want to do throughout your pregnancy and don't be surprised if it changes as your body changes- just make sure you're doing something.Try yoga. Try Fit4Baby- your body and your baby will thank you for it.Fit4Baby:Wed: 5pm, Buffalo Park
Sat: 11am,
Synergy Fitness
Just a reminder- for the next 2 Saturdays we will be meeting outside at Buffalo Park at 9:30AM.
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