For women who are avid exercisers, pregnancy can present a challenge in terms of making necessary modifications to ensure baby's safety. Lisa Druxman, who specializes in pre- and postnatal fitness, says that pregnant athletes don't have to completely overhaul their normal routine, as medical guidelines for exercise are now much less conservative than in years past.
"Original guidelines for exercise during pregnancy cautioned women to never exceed a heart rate of 140 beats per minute, which most fitness enthusiasts would hardly consider a workout," Druxman states. "Now, more and more experts agree that pregnant athletes, when properly trained and monitored, can safely exercise beyond these guidelines and are actually typically more efficient at handling the stresses of exercise during pregnancy."
Druxman advises that it is still important for athletes to use caution when it comes to protecting their own health and that of their unborn babies.
By Marjie Gilliam © Copyright 2009 The Detroit News
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