Postnatal depression
One in few new mothers suffers
from postnatal depression. If not catered properly, it can become stroppy. While getting all the help one can get from
family & peers, exercising can aid lowering the depression symptoms. Exercise
not only has physical benefits of going back to pre-pregnancy shape but also controls
bad mood swings. Those who are habitual of exercising as a part of lifestyle
and know exact shapes, forms, sets, & repetitions of workouts, they can exercise
themselves after birth. But those who never came anywhere near to be physically
stable or body conscious unless they are fat enough after the baby, they should
always seek expert advice before starting any exercise regimen for their
over-weighed body. For amateurs, walking is the best for a kick-start.
Exercising is
anti-depressant!
Mums & exercise
For mums, the best
tip is to go out for a jogging style walk. Be it early in the morning before
your child is awaken or be it later in the day or evening with your little
one’s pram. Walking is full body exercise
that keeps you active and helps reduce those baby fats. Especially if you
have any issues post-pregnancy, then opting for a medium paced walk for 15-30
minutes for 3-4 days a week works. In this era of self-broadcasting, you
must have seen videos of mums exercising with their kids. Yes, you can do it as
well. Make it a play time for little ones instead of stressed out targeted
workout. That won’t work! Remember that your basic target is to stay healthy
while you burn calories, which can easily be accomplished as you let the little
one playing around. Plus, it will inculcate the importance of exercise in the
children.
Exercising is
fat-fighting!
Menstrual cycle
It’s the most common question
that I am in my those days, can I exercise? Well, the answer varies from person
to person. If you are generally healthy and do not get any cramps, pains, or
headaches then yes you can keep up with your exercise routine. You may not want to exercise for first
couple of your days. That is ok! Who’s gonna exercise every single day of the
year any ways? But when you start getting stronger as those days are over
within a week or so, it is high time to check in for sprinting and strength
training. So as soon as your days are over go for the toughest exercises as
much as you can bear. For up to two weeks you can feel active and stay
motivated. After that phase for a week or so, even if you are high at stamina,
you might want to slow down a bit if you are getting too tired too early.
That’s ok! Go easy on yourself. Now that if you get premenstrual symptoms like
dizziness, you must not opt for high-intensity sort of exercises. But again it
varies from person to person. Some ladies can even weight train during this
phase of cycle. If you are getting low on energy, walk in the fresh air
and do breathing exercises along with some stretches. Then you start all over
again from day one. Exercising improves your stamina throughout the month thus
reduce menstrual cramps.
Exercising is cramps
reducing!
Exercising answered by,
Engr. Ayesha Alam Khurram
