Running Pregnant

Fit & Healthy Mommies

• regular workouts during pregnancy increases stamina and helps strengthen muscles and a woman's body for delivery
  
• running during pregnancy helps reduce pregnancy symptoms like nausea, fatigue,  and constipation
  
•  maternity fitness assists in prevention of gestational diabetes
  
• maternity fitness assists in shorter labor & less delivery complications
  
• fit running moms have fewer c-sections
  
• running moms also experience less lower back discomfort and pain
  
• fit running moms experience less swelling of hands and feet

• regular fitness regimens or running promotes mental well being and decreases occurance of postpartum depression
• pregnancy fitness regimens assist with  quick recovery & faster return to pre-pregnancy weight & fitness
• a healty fit mom has less stress, anxiety and insonmia related to pregnancy
• better sleep

• running during pregnancy helps prevent excessive weight gain
• cardio fitness during pregnancy increases circulation and blood flow to the skin and gives you that healthy glow
• Maternity running improves physical posture & appearance
• Fitness makes you feel better about yourself, when you look good, you feel good!
• A regular fitness program assists with increased energy in first and second trimesters
• Maintaining physical fitness during pregnancy helps moms return to their pre-pregnancy bodies quicker
• Running and other moderate impact exercise decreases the development of varicose veins