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Exercise During Pregnancy
What exercises are safe during pregnancy?
Most exercises are safe to perform during pregnancy, as long as you exercise with caution and do not overdo it.
The safest and most productive activities are swimming, brisk walking, indoor stationary cycling, and low-impact aerobics taught by a certified aerobics instructor. These activities carry little risk of injury, benefit your entire body, and can be continued until birth.
Tennis and racquetball are generally safe activities, but your change in balance during pregnancy may affect rapid movements.
Other activities such as jogging can be done in moderation. You may want to choose exercises or activities that do not require great balance or coordination, especially later in pregnancy.
The safest and most productive activities are swimming, brisk walking, indoor stationary cycling, and low-impact aerobics taught by a certified aerobics instructor. These activities carry little risk of injury, benefit your entire body, and can be continued until birth.
Tennis and racquetball are generally safe activities, but your change in balance during pregnancy may affect rapid movements.
Other activities such as jogging can be done in moderation. You may want to choose exercises or activities that do not require great balance or coordination, especially later in pregnancy.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
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As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
SOURCE: The March of Dimes. ©2005-2006 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved.
