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10/6/2019 4 Comments

Dance Training, Exercise and Nutrition During Pregnancy

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During pregnancy, a woman’s body will change more in nine months than it’s likely to change during any other life stage. Because of these changes, pregnant women are generally encouraged to rest and enjoy “eating for two”. For dancers, taking it easy is not always ideal or even possible. Pre-professional and professional dancers often continue to train until their due date and will return back to the studio soon after delivery. What does training while pregnant involve?  Will dancing while pregnant harm an unborn child?
Moderate exercise during pregnancy is beneficial for reducing the risk of clotting problems and improving maternal circulation likelihood of a smoother delivery. Conversely,, excessive or intense exercise that causes major fatigue or breathlessness can divert blood flow away from the placenta. Excessive exercise can interfere with achieving adequate energy intake and weight gain. If you continue to be active while pregnant, it is critical that you maintain proper pregnancy nutrition. Always consume a pre-training workout snack with 15 to 20 grams of carbohydrate (e.g., a banana or a few dates) and hydrate with at least 8 ounces of fluid. Blood sugar is more likely to shift out of the normal range due to the extra demands on your body. Adequate and well-timed carbohydrate intake is essential during pregnancy to sustain healthy blood sugar levels throughout a workout. Include a recovery snack after every training session that includes at least 100 calories per 10 minutes of moderate exercise from both carbs and protein. Hydrate daily with at least 80 ounces of fluid plus an additional 18 to 24 ounces per hour of exercise.

Here are some important guidelines to consider regarding exercise or dance training while pregnant:

  • Pregnant women should always obtain clearance from their healthcare provider before continuing to exercise.
  • Ballet places stress on joints which are looser during pregnancy due to hormonal changes,and thus more vulnerable to injury. Balance becomes more precarious during the second trimester because of your growing abdomen. From that point on, you should not do any splits, jetés, changements, or flying leaps. 
  • Late in pregnancy it's best to limit your ballet routine to low-impact exercises and avoid balancing away from the barre.
  • Be honest with your provider and make sure your doctor is informed on the most current recommendations for pregnancy. 
  • Do not use exercise as a strategy to avoid weight gain. Most healthy, fit women should aim to gain 25 to 30 pounds during pregnancy.

Dancers are typically concerned about getting back into shape post-pregnancy, and most can achieve pre-pregnancy condition within 12 weeks of dance classes, Pilates, and cross-training. Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, not fear - so enjoy the experience and remember that with proper training and nutrition you can certainly return to your best dance shape after delivery!
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10/29/2019 05:46:05 pm

It was said that moderate exercising is good for pregnant women. Being active is not really necessary since awe are after the safety of our babies inside, but doing some moderate dancing and exercising could actually be helpful to a safe delivery of you. It has been scientifically proven so that’s what we need to to think of. I guess, what we need to do is to encourage women to do it. It’s also for their own good too.

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3/25/2021 12:19:47 pm

Love this! Thank you for sharing!

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4/8/2022 04:05:46 am

Excellent post. Quite knowledgeable and informative. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Keep up this kind of effective work. Kudos!

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Jack link
4/21/2022 03:54:26 am

It is nice . I like it so much . I am also a health conscious person and I like exercise. It is too good. All people including children , man and women require exercise.

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