And I used the information that I had to work with them at that time in their life. It wasn't until I became pregnant that I realized that there was a lack of information available, and that there was a real need because more and more women are active today. And I wanted to be able to reach out and provide different avenues to educate women on the benefits of exercising during pregnancy. For me personally, those benefits weren't only physical benefits, but psychological as well. Some studies have suggested that there is a direct correlation of the intelligence to the baby, that for women who exercise, their babies tend to be a little more intellectually advanced.
Some studies also point to the baby having less problems with crying and sleeping.
I am a very vague exercise advocate. I do advocate weight bearing exercise during pregnancy, assuming that this is not a high risk pregnancy, and that the woman was participating in a regular exercise routine prior to pregnancy. Assuming this, they can continue to exercise at the same pace throughout their entire pregnancy. Assuming they listen to their body, and if they become fatigued, then they obviously need to stop. It's very key to stay well-hydrated.