Why should you be more careful when exercising during pregnancy? We will answer this question in relation to the structures which support your joints.
Among the multitude of hormonal changes your body will go through. Some good, some not so good. The hormone Relaxin, relaxes and softens the cartilage and ligaments that support your joints to prepare your body for delivery. This is a good thing. However, during exercise your muscles and joints are stressed and challenged and there in lies the risk.
Now, before you use joint laxity as your reason for not exercising, among the dozen other excuses you may have, know that your muscles and joints are always being challenged. Walking up or down your stairs, lifting your bag out of the car, sitting at your desk or stepping into the shower. All those activities stress your muscles and joints and have potential risks associated with them.
Exercising in a gym setting or with a pre/post natal fitness professional many times is safer than everyday life activities. A controlled setting which increases muscular strength, improves balance and addresses postural changes will help stabilize all the joints in your body.
So, long story short:
- Yes, your joints become more unstable during pregnancy
- Yes, there is an increase risk of injury due to this
- No, you cannot use joint laxity as an excuse not to exercise
- Yes, pregnant weight training will strengthen muscles to support joints
- Yes, accidents do happen but exercising in a controlled environment is very safe
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