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Dear Sarah, I love working out. I go to the gym five days a week and I do this because exercise makes me feel great. I’m always challenging and pushing myself. I am also trying to conceive and to be really honest, I’m dreading being pregnant as I don’t want to stop working out! I NEED my cardio. I need to go running. Do I have to stop?
Charlotte
Dear Charlotte,
Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best forms of exercise, not only does it train your heart, lungs and muscles, but it also releases endorphins, the feel good hormones, which is why it can be addictive. A fit, healthy, happy body makes a wonderful place for a baby to grow. It is important to remember that when you are preparing for pregnancy, during and after (breastfeeding) you are sharing your body with another life, and that other life needs to be considered by eating healthy, getting adequate rest and ensuring that your exercise program is safe.
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