n Life fitness tip of the week

Special to the Chickasaw Journal

HOUSTON - Weight training strengthens and tones your muscles and helps you build stamina, which you will need during labor and delivery. Physically active women are more likely to adopt other healthy lifestyle choices. Good habits established at this time can last a lifetime and provide profound benefits for the mother and baby.



During Pregnancy

n Boosts maternal immune system

n More efficiently delivers blood and oxygen to the heart and brain, enhancing concentration and energy levels

n Helps manage and prevent gestational diabetes

n More effectively controls weight gain

n Aids in quicker postpartum recovery

During Labor and Delivery

n Shorter first and second stages of labor

n Enhanced pain tolerance

n Lower incidences of intervention during labor

n Substantially fewer caesarian births

n Good pelvic tone, resulting in fewer tears

After Pregnancy

n Actively engage in health-enhancing activities

n Active women are positive role models

n More likely to pass on healthy lifestyles to their children



Tip provided by AJ amp& Michelle Johnson. Contact them at onebody@bellsouth.net or (662) 448-5757.