Are you expecting a baby? Congratulations! To mark World Pregnancy Day, which is celebrated on June 18, Aqua Fibre Innovation presents the benefits of using an in-ground pool during pregnancy. As you'll see, it's a great way to stay active while you're waiting for baby to arrive!
Exercise in the water: good for mother and baby
Doctors often advise pregnant women to take part in moderate-intensity physical activity, and swimming is just the thing. Not only will you be able to work all the muscles in your body and activate your blood circulation, but you'll also be helping your baby to develop well. In fact, according to researchers at the Université de Montréal, regular physical activity during pregnancy is beneficial to your child's brain development. What's more, swimming helps reduce the risk of pregnancy-related complications. These are all excellent arguments for getting regular exercise in your in-ground pool!
Gentle muscle training
If you were already active before becoming pregnant, you'll probably want to avoid losing all your muscle mass. Water offers excellent resistance for working all your muscles gently. If you're not keen on swimming, try aquafitness exercises in your in-ground pool. Maintaining good muscle tone during your pregnancy will help you recover more quickly after giving birth, and give you more energy to look after your little ball of love!
Lightness regained
For many women, pregnancy brings its share of minor inconveniences. The larger your belly becomes, the more likely you are to suffer from muscle or joint pain, particularly in the back. So let yourself be carried away by the feeling of weightlessness offered by water to relieve your spine. Practice wakeboarding in your in-ground pool to feel light again!
Cooling off in summer
Extreme heat can be hard to tolerate when you're pregnant... Swimming in a pool is an ideal way to get some exercise, without sweating or getting too tired! What's more, if you have swollen legs and feet during pregnancy, the cool water of your in-ground pool will bring you great relief. So avoid overexerting yourself in the hot weather by staying in the water!
Relax completely
Having an in-ground pool will not only give you the opportunity to exercise, but also to relax your whole body and regain serenity. Contact with water brings many benefits:
Did you know that Aqua Fibre Innovation in-ground fiberglass pools come with built-in bench seating? Moms-to-be will love sitting on them to fully relax while awaiting baby's arrival!
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