Exercising While Pregnant

A very common question among pregnant women is "Is it safe for me to exercise?". Well, the famous Dr. Weil provides the following answer...

From DrWeil.com:

Exercise during pregnancy is definitely recommended, as long as the mom-to-be is healthy and her physician approves of the exercise. It can make you feel better physically and emotionally, help with weight control and speed recovery after the baby is born. My personal trainer Dan Bornstein recommends walking and yoga as the two most appropriate exercises for pregnant women. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends stationary cycling and aquatic exercises in a swimming pool as good non-weight-bearing exercises during pregnancy. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking or low-impact aerobics classes are also beneficial, as long as they are comfortable (bike riding outdoors isn’t a good idea since pregnancy-related changes in weight distribution, balance and coordination increase the risk of falling). Even early in pregnancy women may find that they tire more easily during exercise than they did previously. If this is the case, your best bet is to take it slow and discuss all effects with your doctor.

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