Doctors now recommend regular exercise during pregnancy for overall health of the mother and the baby.

1. The Best Kinds of
Exercise during
Pregnancy

2. Exercises can be divided
into two categories –
 Exercises for cardio vascular
development
 Exercises to increase strength
and flexibility

3. Exercises for cardio vascular development
1. Walking -
Walking is the most ideal exercise for pregnant ladies as it
keeps them fit and provides the fitness needed without
putting too much pressure on the knees or ankles. It doesn’t
require any fancy equipment and is safe to be done
throughout.

4. 2. Swimming –
Swimming is one of
the best pregnancy
exercises as it works
out both the major
muscle groups –
arms and legs. It is
helpful as it has
cardio vascular
benefits. It also
provides the much
needed relief by
making expectant
mothers feel light
and weight less for
some time.

5. 3. Basic Aerobics –
Aerobics strengthen your
heart and tone your
bodies. Also since
aerobics is done in a
group it increases
interaction with other
mothers to be. It also
reassures you that every
moment is safe for your
body and your child.

6. 4. Dancing – You can increase your heart rate by dancing in the
comfort of your own home. You can also join classes for the same or
rent out a pregnancy dance DVD. However stay away from routines
that call for leaps, jumps or heavy exercise.

7. Exercises to increase strength and flexibility
Yoga – Yoga helps in maintaining muscle tone as well as increases
flexibility. But since plain yoga will not provide the exercise
needed during pregnancy it needs to be paired up with light
walking or swimming to reap their complete benefits.

8. Stretching – Stretching is perfect to
increase flexibility and keep the muscles
limber and prevent strain. Team this up
with the other cardio vascular exercise for
a complete workout.

9. Weight Training – Weight
Training during pregnancy is similar
to the usual weight training.
However the recommended weight
limit is much less. As long as you
use the necessary precautions and
good technique like slow
controlled movements this is an
excellent way to keep the body
toned and strengthen the muscles.

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