Friday, June 11, 2010

6 Safe Exercises During Pregnancy



Starting an exercise program during the hustle and bustle of life can be intimidating alone, try adding in a pregnancy! Even thought this can seem daunting, keep in mind you can help control how you feel during and after your pregnancy by staying active and eating healthy. If you exercise during your pregnancy it will be much easier to lose the pregnancy weight after.




Here are some safe exercises you can participate in:

  • Swimming
  • Yoga
  • Stationary Bicycle
  • Walking
  • Jogging
  • Stair Climber

While exercising during your pregnancy here are some things to avoid:

  • overheating
  • high impact
  • tight or restricting clothing
  • any risk of falling (horseback riding, skiing etc.)
  • exercising while lying on your back-weight bearing exercises that take the weights over your body (bench press, shoulder press etc.)
  • dehydration

*talk to your doctor before starting an exercise plan

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