RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

If you're an expecting Mom or know somebody who is, there are things you can do right now to quickly bounce back to pre-baby shape once you've delivered.

First, exercise during the pregnancy. There are just some precautions you need to take: don't keep your heart rate above 140 for a long period of time so your internal core temp doesn't get too warm, do not lay on your back, do not stand for prolong periods so blood does not pool near the womb, and nothing involving jumping or uneven surfaces.

Next is nutrition. Though you may crave a pizza with meatballs & twinkie toppings, you need to still watch what you're eating. Stay within the daily required calories as recommed by your physician. Eat fruits/veggies instead of saturated/trans fat loaded treats. Find lean sources of protein (white meat, unsalted/raw nuts, beans). Just some simple steps you can do to drop that baby weight.