During a risk-free pregnancy, regular moderate exercise is very beneficial for women and the fetus. There are certain physical activities more appropriate to perform during this stage. Riding a bike during pregnancy It would be one of them, although with some caveats or precautions.
One of the most common questions is whether the pregnant woman can ride a bicycle, especially if the woman is used to doing this type of exercise or lives in a place where the bicycle is the usual means of transport. During pregnancy, Is it convenient to use this medium as an exercise or is it dangerous?
The first thing we have to point out is that each pregnancy is different and generalities cannot be established, so we can consult our doctor to determine if we can ride a bicycle or not (if there is any risk), when to do it or even what moment.
And it is that cycling is usually recommended as a viable activity until the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy. After this time the volume of the pregnant belly does not help the mother's balance too much, and to avoid any inconvenience it is best to look for something less dangerous.
But until reaching that moment you can take advantage of the benefits of cycling, because it is an activity that relaxes, tones, distracts, avoids excess weight (both the mother and the baby), improves circulation (which gives so many problems During pregnancy)…
If we choose the exercise bike during pregnancyAlthough we lose the benefits of the outdoors, in exchange there is no danger that we get out of balance, so it would also be indicated in the third trimester of pregnancy, as long as there is no risk of premature delivery and our doctor recommends it.
Obviously, we must not force the organism or win any race, although the level with which we move during pregnancy will depend largely on the physical activity we developed before, if we were used to this type of exercise or not ...
In addition, we must be well hydrated, do sports at less hot hours, stop if we notice excessive tiredness, heat or lack of air, and ultimately pay attention to our body and pamper it so that there is no lack due to exercise.
Enough with a moderate exercise of cycling during pregnancy to keep fit, always remembering the general recommendations so that exercising during pregnancy is healthy and safe.
