Pregnant Women Using Mini Trampoline
admin May 23rd, 2009
Many people agree that the rebounder is the best trampoline to use in general, but according to many websites, rebounders should not be used during pregnancy. This overall recommendation may not take into consideration those instances in which it is perfectly acceptable to use a rebounder. The judgment about whether or not a rebounder is safe during pregnancy should be made on a case-by-case basis. Women who are considering using a rebounder must consult their doctors before beginning. With some pregnant women, rebounding becomes the ideal exercise method. By listening to their bodies and paying close attention to intensity and comfort, they can monitor their condition throughout their exercise.
The intensity level of the workouts during pregnancy is dependent on the intensity level of the womanas pre-pregnancy workouts. Athletic women who had high-intensity and high-frequency workouts before their pregnancies will probably be able to tolerate high-intensity and high-frequency workouts during pregnancy.
Rebounding during pregnancy has some health benefits besides keeping the mother active. It can help relieve incontinence and improve circulation to all parts of the body as well as to the baby. Another benefit is that, unlike most forms of exercise, using the best trampoline puts less pressure on the joints. Joint swelling and pain is a common problem for pregnant women and most exercise only exacerbates the problem.
When using the rebounder mini trampoline, pregnant women should begin with caution. Begin gently, without clearing the mat. Wear good exercise shoes or go barefoot. When getting off of the rebounder, be careful to avoid injury or harming the baby.
Pregnant women can do a few specific exercises on the rebounder to remain fit and healthy as well as to relieve some pain. The simple apelvic rocka exercise is a gentle movement during which the woman sits cross-legged on the rebounder and rocks side to side.
Using the aback archa, pregnant women can find relief from lower back pain. In this exercise, the women gets on the rebounder, moves to her hands and knees, and arches her back like cat. She arches her back as high as she can, then lowers her belly as low as she is able.
Some pregnant women can also use light (up to three pounds) free weights strapped to their wrists. The weights are used while the woman completes simple squat exercises. The woman should use caution during squats because as she comes out of the squat the mat will agivea, unlike a floor. It can take a little getting used to, but it is a good exercise in maintaining balance.
Rebounders, the best trampolines, can be perfectly fine for use during pregnancy. To be sure, any pregnant woman should check with her doctor before beginning to use one. While exercising, it is important to be alert for any negative effects, such as nausea, dizziness, increased body temperature, heart palpitations, pain in the chest of abdomen, or vaginal bleeding. Each of these symptoms can be dangerous and should be taken seriously. Using a rebounder can be a relaxing and fun way to stay fit and healthy while pregnant.
By: Jane Bracken