During pregnancy, women usually feel tired and have difficulty moving their bodies. This is natural, because pregnant women do not support their own bodies, they have to carry the baby in their womb. It also affects the activities of pregnant women to be less, lying on the bed and sitting are the things they do most often.
Although reduced activity for pregnant women is normal, pregnant women must maintain their condition so that during pregnancy and the birth process, the condition of the mother and baby remains healthy and normal.
The easiest way to maintain the body during pregnancy is using a gym ball, by using a gym ball pregnant women can stay active in moving naturally and make the body feel fresher. In addition, the gym ball also helps blood flow to the mother’s pelvic area (womb and placenta). Another benefit that pregnant women get is that they get support for the strength of their muscles, such as the pelvis, thighs, and legs.
The movements that pregnant women can do with a gym ball, first are wall squats. This movement is almost the same as the usual squat. The difference is that pregnant women are assisted with a gym ball and a wall to move. Second, the pelvic floor, this movement is like Kegel exercises by lying on a yoga mat. To do this movement, it is safer to be accompanied by a husband. Pelvic strength is the part that is trained in this movement. Third, pregnant push ups, this movement is almost the same as regular push ups, the difference is that the legs are folded and assisted by a gym ball as a support.
It should be noted, you should start gym ball exercises when entering the third trimester or according to the advice of a gynecologist.