Best exercise when pregnant
I worked out during my entire pregnancies. However, it’s always best to have great communication with your OBGYN and to listen to your body!
The common sense in me says, don’t start anything new, do what you have been doing, make modifications and adjustments along the way, take a nap if need be and don’t sky dive!
The professional in me says abide by your doctor!
When I became pregnant, I switched from practicing Aikido to practicing Tai Chi, I swam a lot (it feels so good to feel the weightlessness especially toward the end of the pregnancy), and walked on the beach a lot.
Lap swimming also helps to get rid of the extra 5 lbs that stays around your mid torso very stubbornly 🙂
Unless you have complications, continue impact-free exercises as long as you feel good 🙂
Cardiovascular exercise provide the most benefits to you and your baby. ACOG recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate level aerobic exercise on most days of the weeks.
But in the big picture, the best type exercise for you is what you like best, as this is what you’ll get the most enjoyment from and actually do.
BeFit-Mom
