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Pregnancy and Training

Petro Pretorius [23 February 2011] -

All pregnancy books will tell you that it is beneficial for women who plan a pregnancy to start looking at their fitness level.

Active fit women are less prone to complications and in general have a n overall positive birthing experience. The amount of weight gained are less as well as the rehabilitation process after birth.

Pace & Power provide some guidelines in terms of training & body changes during pregnancy.

It is always advisable to consult your doctor before your start to train or if you make changes to your program. Training programs for expectant mothers should be drawn up with the assistance of a qualified instructor.

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