| Pregnancy and exercise - can you exercise when | | | | After the first 3 months of pregnancy, it's best to |
| you're pregnant? | | | | avoid exercising while lying on your back, as the |
| Yes, if you've no serious medical problems and you've | | | | weight of the baby may interfere with blood circulation. |
| a healthy pregnancy. If you've already been exercising, | | | | When the weather's hot, exercise in the early morning |
| continue with it. If you haven't exercised before, start | | | | or late evening to avoid getting overheated. |
| slowly. | | | | If you exercise indoor, choose a room that has ample |
| But if you've high blood pressure, multiple fetuses, | | | | ventilation. |
| increased chance of premature labour, pre-eclampsia | | | | Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. |
| or heart disease, you should consult your doc first. He | | | | And eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Normally, |
| she may advise you to limit or avoid exercise or | | | | pregnancy increases your caloric intake by 300 a day, |
| physical activity. | | | | even without exercise. |
| P/S: Whether you're an existing exerciser or a | | | | What Types Of Exercises For You? |
| beginner exerciser, you may need to slow down your | | | | You would feel most comfortable doing exercises that |
| level of exercise during pregnancy | | | | don't require your body to bear extra weight. |
| How To Exercise | | | | Here are some good examples of such exercises: |
| Exercise at a level that doesn't cause you pain, | | | | - Walking |
| shortness of breath or excessive tiredness. If you feel | | | | - Swimming You can continue swimming throughout |
| uncomfortable, short of breath or tired out, reduce your | | | | your pregnancy. |
| exercise level. | | | | - Cycling on stationary bike You can continue cycling |
| Then over time, you could slowly increase your activity, | | | | throughout your pregnancy. |
| if you feel comfortable and can take the extra "load". | | | | - Low-impact aerobics |
| P/S: If you're already exercising, you may need to | | | | - Exercise in water (aquarobics) |
| modify your existing exercise program;if you haven't | | | | - Pilates |
| been exercising, choose a suitable new exercise | | | | - Stretching |
| program | | | | - Pregnancy exercise class |
| Don't exercise to the point of breathlessness as your | | | | What Types of Exercises Not Safe For You? |
| growing baby needs oxygen too. | | | | |