Of course by now you know we are big believers in prenatal exercise programs and will go to the ends of the earth to promote them. We would like to give you more specifics on why pregnancy weight training helps fight Gestational Diabetes.
Weight training can be broken down into it's simplest form, the contracting muscle cell. We will not go into the Sliding Filament Theory of muscle contraction, but we will tell you something amazing happens biochemically inside your body.
Strength training will increase the amount of glucose receivers. These are the little guys who attach themselves to your cells and allow glucose (sugar) to enter without the help of insulin.
Now here is the important part so pay attention. Our good friends at the American Pregnancy Association say certain hormones released from the placenta during your first trimester which may cause insulin resistance (click HERE to view entire article). Now what if your cells where able to take in glucose (sugar) with out the help of insulin, everything would be good, right!
The moral of our story is, weight training is not only for building big muscles or toning your arms. It serves as a insurance policy against insulin resistance and ultimately Gestational Diabetes by allowing glucose to enter your cells without the help of insuline.
So take the advice of Fitness4Baby and our friends at WebMD, making positive changes in your lifestyle by including safe pregnancy exercises and pregnant weight training will give you the best chance to avoid Gestational Diabetes.
To view WebMD article, "How Do You Treat Metabolic Syndrome."
For all your pregnancy weight training needs, contact us at: info@fitness4baby.com or seek the help of a qualified Orange County Personal Trainer to asist you.
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