2007-08-07 20:04:16 · 4 answers · asked by DianaK 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
walking, indoor or outdoor or swimming are the most recommended forms. Also you can do strength building/weight training but carefully. They have a lot of tips and specific exercises on baby websites. For example, strengthen your back bc of the pressure and weight of your growing belly. You can do sit ups but only on an exercise ball in an "incline" position. Do arms as usual and legs are good (squats w/ ball again).
2007-08-07 20:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by pirouette_130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming, walking, yoga, body balance (yoga, pilates and tai chi but modified for pregnancy) gentle weights.
Always consult staff at a gym should you be going to one or mention it to your doctor and find out what you shouldn't be doing rather than what you should.
Exercise during pregnancy is highly desirbale if you want to retain some body shape after pregnancy and also in the labour and delivery. Women you are physically in good shape are proven to have an easier time when it comes to delivery (of course there are exceptions)
Good luck and enjoy going for an early morning walk, its something you can keep doing when baby comes along!
2007-08-07 20:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor before starting any pregnancy exercise regime. Prenatal yoga is fabulous. So is walking and swimming. Make sure you know your boundaries and don't push yourself too hard. And drink tons of water.
2007-08-07 20:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by pinkymachiney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was pregnant i use to go for a walk or do laps up and down the pool, the pool was the best, esp as i got bigger because it takes all the pressure of your joints.
2007-08-07 20:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by tammy b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋