Through out my pregnancy, I have heard many people adress their fears of Hula Hooping during pregnancy. Sensibly so,no one wants to hurt their precious baby and spinning a hoop around your stomach can often seem threatening, but the truth is that your baby is well protected in the amniotic fluid. Like any work out though, you should check with your dr. or midwife before you start.
My midwife advised me that it was okay to hula hoop through out pregnancy and that it even had many benefits. Some of the benefits I have found are:
- Hula Hooping lightens up my mood & relieves my stress { It's enjoyable }
- I am able to raise my heart rate & energy levels
- Strengthens my abs & core
- Strengthens my floor muscles in preparation for birth
When I am grumpy, bloated, & overwhelmed I often get stressed out and sleepy. But, I have found that if I find something to take my mind off my negative thoughts I am able to overcome this temptation. Hula Hooping, is my favorite way to lighten up. I am able to escape from reality for minute, workout, get some endurance, & dance. I love that Hula Hooping changes my mood and and relieves me of stress.
Raising my heart rate now that I am 30 weeks pregnant is no challenge. This is so much so that one should watch their heart beat while hooping. Hooping has proven to be a great way for me to bring my heart rate up without having to worry about over working my body. As with all workouts, Hula Hooping gives you more energy ( not that won't be tired.. especially in your third trimester ) but you will maintain healthy levels of energy.
A common fear of us preggers is that we will let our bodies go to the waste side, yet with Hula Hooping I am able to maintain strengthened muscles fairly easy. I find it empowering to be able to enjoy working out during these special months ( even if I cannot afford to swim all winter).
Theses are the benefits I have recognized as important, but if you are a hooper please share with me your findings. I hope that this little excerpt released your fear about hooping pregnant and empowers you to embrace whatever your heart seeks.
On the note of whatever your heart seeks, if Hula Hooping is not your thing, I would love to know, as I have shared with you, what is and why?
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