What kinds of exercises can be done during pregnancy??

Question

I just conceived after 2 months of marriage,at just the time when i had got time to exercise and trim the fat on my tummy.But i found now that i am pregnant.I am extremely worried about my physical appearance.What can i do now to trim the fat??

Answer 1

no YOu can exercise!!! its Healthy!

There are a large variety of safe forms of exercise that you can do during your entire pregnancy. However, you will need to follow some simple guidelines to the ensure the safety of both you and your baby.


1. If you have been getting regular exercise before you became pregnant, you should be able to maintain that exercise program. Depending on the types of exercise you did before your pregnancy, you will probably only need to make minor adjustments to your program.
2. If you are just starting to exercise now to improve your health during your pregnancy, you should start very slowly and be careful not to over-exert yourself.
Regular exercise (at least 3 times per week) is better for you than spurts of exercise followed by long periods of no activity.
Listen to your body. If something hurts, if your heart rate is above 140 beats per minute, or if you can not hold a conversation while exercising, slow down or stop.
Never exercise to the point of exhaustion or breathlessness. This is a sign that you and your baby are not getting the oxygen supply you both need.
Wear comfortable exercise footwear that gives strong ankle and arch support.
Wear a good fitting support bra to protect your breasts.
Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water.

Monitor your heart rate during your exercise program. During pregnancy, your pulse should be at or below 140 beats per minute while exercising.

Avoid exercising in very hot weather. During the summer, try to get your physical activity in the early morning or in the evening when it is cooler.

Contact sports should be avoided during pregnancy.

Weight training during pregnancy should focus on improving your muscle tone in the upper body and abdominal area. Avoid lifting weights above your head and using weights that strain your lower back muscles.

After your fourth month of pregnancy, avoid exercises that involve lying flat on your back, because that position will decrease the blood flow to your uterus.
Include relaxation and stretching before and after your exercise program. You should spend at least 5 minutes warming up before exercise and 5 minutes cooling down afterwards.

Eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. (Click here to go to the Nutrition section for more information on diet).
Activities that should be avoided during pregnancy include:
downhill skiing
water skiing
scuba diving
horseback riding
high impact aerobics
anything that involves jerky and bouncing movements

Answer 2

Check with your doctor and get permission to exercise. Understand that if you were quite active before becoming pregnant, it's likely that you can continue what you were doing, with some modifications. Try non impact exercises, such as stationary cycling or water aerobics. Walking is also excellent; just be sure to have cushioned shoes. Shoot for three exercise sessions a week, and include rest days. Don't let yourself get too exhausted - the exercise should be refreshing, not draining. Your body is busy enough right now. Drink plenty of water and avoid getting too hot. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Remember that pregnancy isn't the time to set any personal bests. Note that as you get bigger, your center of gravity changes, so watch your step with anything like step aerobics or jogging. Don't do any exercise while flat on your back once you pass the third month. Look for a mom-to-be exercise class at your hospital or fitness facility. Listen to your body. If any exercise feels odd, stop. In the last month, walk is the best way to help the baby accommodate to the labor. congrats!! and bless be

Answer 3

Well since you are just pregnant you cant become very extermely active, since your baby is just starting to develop. I would try:
Walking in the afternoons
Yoga stretches in your home (i.e. simple arm and leg stretches no push up or anything)
Try doing an aerobic work out specially designed for Pregnant women
Or just go to the gym and join a dance class, this will help to keep your body moving, and you can burn a bit of weigh
NOTE: All these excercises can be done after pregnancie as well to get rid of your excesss fat. Also, you dont want to loose to much weight because then your baby can become premature, and end up with some serious health risks.
Congratulations!

Answer 4

Tailor Sitting is important: this is just sitting indian style on the floor with back straight. Try to do it for 30 minute periods a couple of times a day.

Squatting is another good one: simply stand with your feet about a foot or so apart, heels flat on the floor, lean slightly forward and drop gently down into a squatting position. Leaning forward helps you to keep your balance.

Pelvic Rocking: Get down on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees eith directly under your hips or a little farther back. (in other words, make a box.) Now start off with a sag of your tummy and a sigh. You'll notice your bottom sticks out more when you do this. The next step is to tuck your bottom under then relax once again.

And the most important for you to deliver you baby is the Kegal Excersise. This is the muscle you flex to stop your urine flow. do these 50 sets 3 times a day.... trust me it helps make your delivery a lot easier on you if these muscles are stong.

MOST IMPORTANT! You are going to gain weight you are suppose to, this is so you can produce milk and feed your child without takeing nutrition from yourself. If you breast feed you will drop the weight in 1-2 months after birth. Trust me I was a size 5 before pregnancy and after I am now a size 1-3 I actually am smaller because of breast freeding.

Answer 5

Swimming, aerobics, walking, dancing. The list is endless. But as you probably know, the 'bump' you get isn't fat so you can't do much about that, but don't worry - other women will be in the same situation! Wear loose black clothing to conceal the 'bump'.

However, this website will tell you the ins and outs, do's and dont's:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/fitness/exercising_pregnancy.html

Lorna!

Answer 6

Anything that feels right for you. If have been going to the gym then keep going. I was about 5 months pregnant and still doing my step aerobics.

Don’t start something extra strenuous that you haven’t already been doing, but walking, swimming and yoga are all good things.

Answer 7

Since the 1st trimester is the time where you are prone to miscarriages, I would not do any exercising. 2nd and 3rd trimester is walking and/or swimming. No heavy weight lifting at all during pregnancy...The best exercise is to walk...

Answer 8

Swimming is the best exercise when pregnant. It keeps you fit and helps you stay trim. It can also be relaxing as long as you don't try to break any olympic records.LOL

Answer 9

Consult your gynecologist first on your calorie and nutrient intake for a healthy pregnancy. Moderate walking and swimming is appropriate exercises for moms to be.

Answer 10

Lots of people love Yoga - However, if you were never on a regular exercise regimen, they say not to begin one now. It's always best to discuss with your doctor!