Namita Nayyar
Zumba essentials to follow in a prenatal class?
5 things to keep in mind while joining Zumba class after a childbirth?
Sucheta Pal
Zumba® being a fitness format which is inspired by dance and music is one of the most recommended workouts for pregnancy. Of Course it helps in keeping the woman active but the best part is that it’s a happy workout thanks to the foot stomping music and dance styles. Its a great stress buster in pregnancy.
If you are pregnant and have joined a Zumba® session then please ensure you have informed your licensed Zumba Instructor of the same and have your doctors permission.
One should reduce their exercise intensity by 30%, stay hydrated, never get breathless and take a break or stop the moment they feel discomfort of any sort. Most importantly is to listen to your body.
After childbirth don’t rush into the rat race of losing the baby weight. It’s more important to understand the changes in your body, heal and strengthen it before one resumes any fitness routine.
- Take doctors permission at 6 weeks check up
- Start Diaphragmatic breathing
- Core engagement in all daily activities
- Post Natal Core workout for Diastasis recti or ab separation (Not Crunches or sit ups)
- Pelvic floor strengthening workout
I would suggest giving yourself 3 to 6 months to completely recover before one starts off with the fitness journey for weight loss. You can hire a post natal specialist or enroll for one of my affordable online sessions for the same on www.suchetapalofficial.com.
Namita Nayyar
According to you, how significant is mental fitness as a part of a fit body, mind and soul?
Sucheta Pal
In todays day and age when we need to slow down and decompress mental fitness is the key and should be on the top of our priority list. Being in good shape definitely helps in mental agility, memory and improving mental wellness.
The biggest benefit is stress relief. Physical activity aides mental fitness in two ways. It increases the flow of oxygen to our brains and also increases the amount of endorphins, the “feel-good” chemicals. Mental fitness can not only help us battle anxiety and depression but also help gain a more positive outlook on life.
