Recommended Workouts During Pregnancy

Worried about potential risks? Don’t be. There just aren’t any if you’ve been green-lighted by your practitioner, you choose the right pregnancy workouts, and you exercise smart. So lace up those sneakers, grab your water bottle (it’s important to stay hydrated when you’re working out for two!), and get moving, Mama! Here are some safe-during-pregnancy exercises you can try (assuming your practitioner has given the okay): Swimming: It’s fun, safe, low-impact, and you’ll feel lighter and more limber when you’re in the water! Like any cardiovascular exercise, swimming helps you breathe easier and increases your body’s ability to use oxygen, which is great for both you and your baby-to-be. Doing laps around the pool helps improve blood circulation and muscle tone (while being gentle on your loosening joints) and also increases your endurance (something you’ll be extremely thankful for come delivery day). If you’re still feeling the queasies, a dip in the pool might counteract that upset tummy by giving you the refreshing energy kick you need. Got puffy ankles? Water workouts can help ease the swell, plus relieve sciatic pain. Brisk Walking: It’s time to embrace the waddle! There’s no easier exercise to fit into your busy schedule than walking…and it’s a workout you can continue to fit in right up until delivery date (and even on D-day if you’re anxious to help the contractions along). What’s more, you don’t need any special equipment or a...
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