| It is a common misconception that exercising while you | | | | more weight that you were previously so things like |
| are pregnant increases your risk of miscarriage. This is | | | | strong ankle support on your footwear, is vital. |
| not the case and no real evidence has ever been put | | | | 7. You must take regular breaks and drink lots of the |
| forward to support it. On the contrary, the benefits of | | | | right kind of fluid - Not tea, coffee, coke, or anything |
| exercise at any time of your life, pregnant or not, are | | | | remotely similar to these! |
| well documented. However, it would be wise to modify | | | | 8. Avoid contact sports while pregnant, for obvious |
| your routine while you are pregnant and follow some | | | | reasons. |
| safe exercise during pregnancy guidelines. Following | | | | 9. Always warm up and cool down before and after |
| the guidelines below should help you have a safe and | | | | exercise. |
| fit pregnancy, with a greater chance of giving birth to a | | | | 10. If you decide to do any sort of strength or weight |
| healthy, happy baby. | | | | training the emphasise should be not on muscle gain |
| | | | necessarily but on improving muscle tone. Areas to |
| 1. Always consult a doctor or qualified specialist about | | | | focus on would be the upper body and the abdomen. |
| your exercise routine, especially if you are pregnant | | | | 11. You should avoid lifting weights above your head |
| 2. Start very slowly being careful not to over strain | | | | 12. It is also essential that during the second and third |
| yourself, this is particularly true if you have not done | | | | trimesters you should try to avoid exercises that |
| regular exercise for a while | | | | involve you laying flat on your back. |
| 3. If you feel any pain or if you feel uncomfortable then | | | | The bottom line is that a program of regular exercise |
| you should stop immediately and take a break. If the | | | | while your pregnant could greatly improve the health |
| pain continues, see an expert. | | | | and efficiency of your heart and blood vessels. It will |
| 4. While, pregnant you should never exercise to the | | | | also help you find and maintain a body weight that is |
| point where you are gasping for breath and feel | | | | right for you during pregnancy as well as helping you |
| exhausted. This is an indicator that both you and your | | | | to shift those unwanted pounds soon after birth. |
| baby are struggling to get the oxygen they need. | | | | Exercise will also help prevent constipation and overall |
| 5. Swimming and walking can be two of the most ideal | | | | will give you much more of a chance of actually |
| forms of exercise for the pregnant women. | | | | enjoying the pregnancy and birth than if you didn't |
| 6. You most wear the correct footwear while | | | | exercise. |
| exercising. Keep in mind that you are now supporting | | | | |