| Pregnancy is not the time to start body building, but it's | | | | 3. Swim |
| also not the time to sit around and let your limbs get | | | | Swimming is one of the best exercises to do when |
| lazy. It is actually recommended that women exercise | | | | you're pregnant. It's low intensity and it allows you tone |
| during pregnancy, as it keeps their muscles in shape | | | | most of your major muscle groups without having to |
| and their hearts healthy, which is a good thing to have | | | | worry too much about straining your joints or getting |
| when labor comes around. Staying fit also helps | | | | injured. |
| alleviate some of the basic discomforts that come | | | | 4. Yoga |
| with pregnancy, things like morning sickness and aching | | | | Doing yoga is also another great way to stay fit |
| legs. Here are a few tips that will help you get in shape | | | | without taxing your body. For pregnant women in their |
| during your pregnancy without straining your body. | | | | third trimester especially, it's near impossible to keep up |
| 1. Start Before You Get Pregnant | | | | a running and weightlifting routine without risking injury. |
| Starting a regular exercise routine before you get | | | | Yoga is a good, safe exercise that increases your |
| pregnant is a great idea. It gets you used to doing daily | | | | flexibility and tones your muscles without too much |
| exercise and makes it easier to continue the habit | | | | stress. |
| when your body grows during pregnancy and the | | | | 5. Mind Heart-rate Changes |
| challenge of working out becomes harder. | | | | As you exercise during your pregnancy, remember |
| 2. Stay Comfortable | | | | that your body is going through a lot of physiological |
| As your belly grows, the muscles and joints in your | | | | changes. Your heart rate during pregnancy is elevated. |
| body will start to shift, which will make you more | | | | To make sure you aren't working out too hard, take |
| susceptible to injuries. Listen to your body and don't go | | | | your pulse and make sure that it stays between 15 to |
| beyond your limits. Invest in maternity workout clothes | | | | 20 beats above normal. Exercise for no more than 30 |
| if you can. FIT2BMOM's line of fitted Capri workout | | | | minutes a day and do only as much as you can |
| outfits are a great option. They're made with durable | | | | comfortably. During pregnancy, the goal is to maintain |
| and flexible Suplex/Spandex material to keep you | | | | your shape, not get in shape. |
| comfy and free to move. | | | | |