Which sports are dangerous during pregnancy?
A woman should refrain from some sports during pregnancy. In general, women should concentrate on training and exercises during pregnancy. Because the hormones ensure that the ligaments are stretched.
The danger of twisting and the risk of injury are thus increased.
- Excessive and intensive loads should not be carried out. The woman should still be able to have a good time during sports and not get too out of breath.
This can serve as a guideline for the individual load limit. In addition, regular breaks should be taken and care should be taken to ensure sufficient fluid intake during training.
- In the first third of the pregnancy (1st trimester) you should avoid sports that involve a lot of jumping. There is a risk that the egg cell will not be able to implant itself properly due to the shock. It could lead to a miscarriage.
- Throughout pregnancy, you should avoid martial arts and sports where there is a risk of falling easily. These include inline skating, ice skating, climbing, skiing and riding.
- Sports at extreme heights and depths, such as diving, can also harm the unborn baby.
- The same applies to sports in extreme heat.
How high can the pulse rate be during exercise?
Endurance sports also have positive effects on the body and pregnancy-typical symptoms during pregnancy. However, care should be taken during training to ensure that the pregnant woman does not strain herself too much. Overstraining can have a negative effect and cause the opposite.
Younger women may train in a pulse range of 135 to 150 beats per minute. Women over 30 should exercise a little less and not exceed a pulse rate of 145. However, it has been proven that women should listen to their gut feeling during training rather than training according to a pulse watch. As long as the pregnant woman can talk during training, the intensity of the load is correctly chosen.
