It’s never too early to start prepping for that baby! Yep, you heard me right! Even though you might not be pregnant yet, you can start to preparing your body for all the change it is going to undergo in your 9-10 months of pregnancy.
From hormone changes to the shape of your body, a lot happens to you during the months you are pregnant. I know, every pregnancy is going to be different. To some people pregnancy is a breeze and to others it’s the hardest thing they will ever do. Either way, it can only help if you start preparing now for all your body will endure once you conceive.
Below I’ve given you 5 great fitness tips to help you set your body up for success. Now, these are not the only things you can do to prepare your body for caring a baby, but they are a great place to start.
Here are some tips for Pre-Pregnancy Workouts:
1.) CARDIO is key- Research shows that you might have an easier time conceiving if you are at a healthier weight (BMI). Also, cardio is also great for building your endurance for those long labors.
2.) Strengthen your CORE- The stronger core you can have before your pregnancy, the quicker you will bounce back to your pre-pregnancy six pack 🙂
3.) Don’t forget to work your BACK- Throughout pregnancy your back will be compensating for the extra weight in front.
4.) Strengthen your PELVIC FLOOR muscles- KEGELS! KEGELS! KEGELS! This is important because these muscles carry a lot of the weight of the baby during the pregnancy.
5.) PRIORITIZE your workout- If you are already in a great workout routine, it’s likely you will choose to prioritize working out even when you have hard days during your pregnancy.