What does SportsBaby(TM) have to do with Wellness? What is Wellness? It is a multi-dimensional concept that incorporates the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the human being.
We can approach it from two perspectives:
1) Prevention: Practicing behaviors that will really minimize the risks of lifestyle related diseases and disabilities. First we have to identify unhealthy behaviors and their risk factors, then decide how to enhance and improve our health and wellness.
2) Holism: This is the integrating of our mind, body and spirit for our optimal and best functioning. There are 5 dimensions to us as human beings: emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and physical. When all 5 dimensions are developed and integrated, then we are able to function at our optimal best. This is our goal in being healthy and well.
I am connecting Wellness with the SportsBaby(TM), because it is very important to be as healthy and well as possible as a new parent, and include baby in your active lifestyle. SportsBaby(TM) gives new parents the opportunity to take baby outside (or inside) and exercise, do active, outdoor activities together. You are able to take baby with you to exercise, improving your health and wellness on a daily basis. Bring baby along in your SportsBaby(TM) as you practice prevention and holism to stay and be as healthy for yourself and your family as possible.
Purchase your SportsBaby(TM), and set your goal to be healthy and well with your baby and family. More on Wellness and Health next week.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
PREGNANCY CHANGES:
10 Important Changes You Want to Be Aware of When Exercising During Pregnancy:
I wanted to remind those of you that are pregnant to be aware of the changes in your body. It's important to be mindful of them when you're exercising.
Remember, the goal of exercising when you're pregnant is to do it consistently, safely and in moderation AFTER you've received clearance to exercise from your physician.
Here they are...
1) An increase in your blood volume (30-50% increase over pre-pregnancy levels).
2) Increased strain on your hip joints. Remember, back pain and risk of falling can result..be careful.
3) Increased heart rate at both rest and while exercising. Don't overdue..
4) Lateral expansion of the rib cage.
5) Increased need for calories. You need to eat for 2 (or more if you are having multiples)..
6) Increased metabolic rate.
7) Increased fatigue and nausea (especially first trimester). Try to eat foods that you can hold down (crackers, soups, etc.) and drink a lot of water/gatorade type liquids, so you're not dehydrated from nausea..
8) Potential for pelvic and/or leg varicosities. Cardio exercising will help alleviate this. I suffered from severe Pelvic Varicosities, and so I know.
9) Increased heat production and decreased tolerance of heat. So, it's really important for you to not overdue it, do not become too overheated.
10) Laxity of joints (very flexible). Be careful not to overdue stretching, because you will see how limber you are - don't want to pull a muscle.
Bottomline is to be aware, be educated and have your physicians clearance. Enjoy taking the time to take good care of yourself.
10 Important Changes You Want to Be Aware of When Exercising During Pregnancy:
I wanted to remind those of you that are pregnant to be aware of the changes in your body. It's important to be mindful of them when you're exercising.
Remember, the goal of exercising when you're pregnant is to do it consistently, safely and in moderation AFTER you've received clearance to exercise from your physician.
Here they are...
1) An increase in your blood volume (30-50% increase over pre-pregnancy levels).
2) Increased strain on your hip joints. Remember, back pain and risk of falling can result..be careful.
3) Increased heart rate at both rest and while exercising. Don't overdue..
4) Lateral expansion of the rib cage.
5) Increased need for calories. You need to eat for 2 (or more if you are having multiples)..
6) Increased metabolic rate.
7) Increased fatigue and nausea (especially first trimester). Try to eat foods that you can hold down (crackers, soups, etc.) and drink a lot of water/gatorade type liquids, so you're not dehydrated from nausea..
8) Potential for pelvic and/or leg varicosities. Cardio exercising will help alleviate this. I suffered from severe Pelvic Varicosities, and so I know.
9) Increased heat production and decreased tolerance of heat. So, it's really important for you to not overdue it, do not become too overheated.
10) Laxity of joints (very flexible). Be careful not to overdue stretching, because you will see how limber you are - don't want to pull a muscle.
Bottomline is to be aware, be educated and have your physicians clearance. Enjoy taking the time to take good care of yourself.
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