YES!
It's that simple.
The NHS guidelines state that as adults we should all do 150 minutes of moderate physical activity over 4 - 5 days, every week. Or 75 minutes of high intensity exercise every week. If you are someone who is usually sedentary, building up exercise duration slowly is crucial and every bit of movement counts towards creating better habits and improving your health.
Yes, you can!
In fact, if you are already very active then I recommend that you remain active throughout your pregnancy. If you are new to exercise, then moving your body regularly will be great for you too. Exercise is great for you in so many ways. It helps reduce stress levels, is good for your heart and lungs and great for joint and muscle health. A happy mummy will lead to a happy baby. Don't worry, baby is safe and cosy inside your womb.
"I don't have time."
"It's too expensive."
"I'm not ready."
"I don't have motivation."
"I'm scared I'll look silly."
"I might hurt myself."
You've heard them and you've most likely said a fair few of them yourself. Am I right?!
With that in mind, you're now asking, "how do I overcome these barriers?"
Let me take each one of these common barriers (there are more) and provide at least one solution that could work for you.
