| The great news: you just found out you're pregnant! | | | | extra endurance needed during labor. |
| The bad news: you're already starting to feel that lack | | | | Regular exercise can help reduce the anxiety you |
| of energy and general tiredness. Exercise during | | | | may be feeling and help you to sleep better at night. |
| pregnancy may be the last thing on your mind, but it's | | | | Exercise during pregnancy will release mood-lifting |
| the only thing that will keep you sane during the next | | | | endorphins that will keep you feeling in control and |
| nine months. | | | | confident of your body as it is going through the |
| Exercise during pregnancy should be something that | | | | changes. |
| you first discuss with your doctor. While most doctors | | | | Exercise can help control the not-so-glamorous |
| now agree that exercise is beneficial to you and your | | | | effects of pregnancy such as constipation or frequent |
| baby, the level of intensity you normally exercise at | | | | heartburn. |
| can be too dangerous. Adjust your intensity | | | | Maintaining your fitness levels during pregnancy will help |
| accordingly, make sure that you're not depriving the | | | | you to bounce back to your pre-pregnancy weight |
| fetus of oxygen, and keep hydrated. | | | | quicker after giving birth. Not carrying around the extra |
| The benefits of exercise during pregnancy are enough | | | | baby weight will let you take care of your new bundle |
| to get even the most sedentary mother-to-be off the | | | | of joy with less stress. |
| couch. | | | | Remember to talk to your doctor before beginning any |
| Exercise during pregnancy can prepare your body for | | | | exercise during pregnancy. You should always take |
| giving birth. Strengthening your abdominal muscles can | | | | care to exercise safely for the health of you and your |
| help with the birthing process, as well as give you that | | | | baby! |