Swim Workout for Pregnancy
Swimming and aquatic exercise are great ways for everyone to get fit because they are low-impact forms of exercise that are gentle on joints, muscles, and bones. Water is also a very healing medium and can help relieve many of the common aches and pains we all suffer from, especially during pregnancy, which is why pregnancy swim workouts are so popular for many women expecting children.
Advantages Of Swimming Exercises for Pregnancy
Often women gain weight during their pregnancy and many women develop pregnancy-related swelling, or edema, in their lower limbs, which can be aggravated by long periods of standing or walking. Thanks to the buoyancy of the water, relief from this condition can be found when you join pregnancy swim fitness classes because being in the water takes the pressure off weight-bearing joints and may help to relieve some of that swelling.
Many people find aquatic classes generally help relieve back pain, and for pregnant women the buoyancy of the water takes the pressure off your baby bump and lower back, providing some much-needed relief, and can lead to an easier, smoother pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
When To Begin Your Prenatal Swimming Workout
Swimming and aquatic performance training is a fantastic workout for anyone, at any stage of life. The water provides a safe and gentle environment to workout in, and the water gives you natural resistance ensuring your whole body is being challenged without the risk of injury. Exercising in the water improves blood circulation and heart health, and the healthier you are going into your pregnancy the better it is for you and your baby.
It is never too early to start a prenatal swimming workout and the further you progress along your pregnancy the more relief you may find from floating around in the water. As you gain more weight, many land-based exercises may become more difficult, or painful to perform, so continuing with pregnancy swim fitness is an enjoyable way to stay active and healthy throughout your whole pregnancy.
Different Types of Swimming Exercises for Pregnancy
We offer 2 locations for our aquatic performance training (or APT), at Lawrenceville and Monroe, with various flexible schedules and different classes throughout the week. Our certified aquatic trainers are trained to teach aquatic aerobics and to use specialist equipment such as underwater treadmills and bikes. We also offer nutritional guidance to help people achieve their health goals.
Every pregnancy is different, and if you are new to water-based exercise then you need to find what the most suitable swimming exercises for your pregnancy are, so you can gain the maximum benefits from it. Even just floating around weightlessly in the water will still work your muscles and provide some relief and keep you cool while you are exercising.
From the first trimester, when swimming-based exercises can alleviate nausea and fatigue, through to the third trimester when it helps quell swelling and discomfort in the feet and ankles, a prenatal swimming workout can be extremely beneficial to you and your baby. The best time to start is right now, you won't regret it!