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What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition which women are at risk of after the 20th week of their pregnancy where the mother develop issues such as high blood pressure, protein in the urine and swelling.  It can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child and requires close monitoring by medical professionals to ensure symptoms do not progress.

Along with the obviously benefits of exercising in a group, such as motivation, there are many other advantages to adding group classes into your regular workout routine.

We are taught how to swim, ride a bike and practice specific skills for every sport we play, but very few of us learn how to run. It is assumed in many ways that everyone can run, just as everyone can walk. But, are we running efficiently? Are we setting ourselves up for an injury?

It is important to encourage young people to be physically active. However, in modern society the demands on youthful athletes can be very high. When and what type of exercise is too much?

As a swimmer, I’m aware of the frustration injuries cause and I think we can help identify causes and prevent many of them.

If we decide to follow all the advice to get fit and active it is exasperating if we then get injuries. That certainly takes away the fun and out the window goes our enthusiasm too! One of the most important factors to understand is the “no pain, no gain” cliché.