Pregnancy is a stage that requires you to change and tweak your workout routines. But that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t be exercising or be scared to exercise. Medical research has come a long way over the years and it is now recommended to keep active during your pregnancy unless otherwise stated by a doctor.
You can do low-impact exercises such as:
- walking
- prenatal yoga
- swimming
- stationary bike
But you can also do high-impact activities such as running and strength training. This is especially true if you already did these activities before becoming pregnant.
Things to keep in mind while exercising:
- Don’t overexert yourself,
- Avoid exhaustion,
- Use the talk test – if you can’t talk, you’re doing too much
- Avoid pain or uncomfortable exercises
