Joining a gym is a great way to stay motivated and get variety in your workouts. Many people like to use the gym as a nice escape from the demands of their lives. You can do plenty of effective workouts at home or outside, but many people like the variety of machines and equipment a fully-stocked gym offers.
How is exercise good for pregnancy?
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include enhancing cardiovascular health, boosting mood and energy levels, preventing back pain, improving sleep quality, moderating weight gain, increasing muscle strength, and preparing for the physical demands of delivery.
If you didn’t exercise before getting pregnant, now is a great time to start (unless your healthcare provider advises against it) as it is recommended that pregnant people get a total of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week.
How is exercise good for fertility?
It’s unknown whether exercise directly affects fertility, though exercise may help to regulate menstrual cycles and ovulation, reduce stress amongst other benefits. Exercise can also boost a male partner’s fertility, another major part of the equation.
Your benefits
Garney partners with UMR to provide discounted gym memberships to all employee-owners through One Pass Select. Membership fees and benefits are based on tiers, from Digital ($10/month) to Elite ($159/month).
Depending on the tier you select, you’ll have access to:
- A nationwide network of gyms and local fitness studios
- Online fitness classes, whatever your fitness level and interests may be
- Healthy groceries delivered to your home
Select the button below to learn more about your fitness benefits.
