Yay to you lady! Keeping kicking butt and working out – just keep a few things in mind while working out in the heat:
- Take more breaks (longer or more frequent or both!)
- Always work out well hydrated and fed (don’t meal skip!)
- Do a 15-minute active cool down –> walking or stationary bike wit very little resistance
- Most pregnant women should work out to a 5-7/10 of their max effort during high intensity workouts
- Avoid overheating but wearing layers you can remove, using a fan or air conditioning
- Give yourself adequate recovery time! If you are feeling fatigued or like you are having more than a few days of post workout stiffness, take a day or 2 in between workouts to do something a little less intense like walking or gentle yoga
These tips are relevant to everyone but are particularly important while pregnant.
Dehydration can cause contractions and by eating more regularly and not meal skipping, you’ll help keep your energy levels up!
It is freaking HAWT out there! Stay cool out there.
Thanks for reading and happy exercising!
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Tara is a Physiotherapist specializing in women’s health and pelvic floor rehab. She is passionate about helping women understand the changes their bodies go through during pregnancy and how they can rehabilitate more effectively postpartum.