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What kind of exercises should a woman do to stay in shape while pregnant?
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∙ 13y ago
You DEFINITELY have to ask your OBGYN BEFORE starting anything. Your health and that of your baby is at stake!
Good ideas to present to your doctor are walking throughout your whole pregnancy. You may swim early on but not once your cervix starts to dilate(this can happen a month or so before you are due). You can do some floor exercises and light aerobics IF IT IS OK WITH THE DOC! My friend almost lost her baby doing a few steps of the Bunny Hop when she was 2 months along! Remember that you are not actually eating for 2, and keep your calorie intake just a bit higher than it was, with additional fruit and protein and WATER. Good luck!
AnswerGET IN THE POOL!!! I have worked with pregnant women in the pool for years. It releases the stresses that exercises put on your knees when you are pregnant and it is a whole lot easier for a pregnant woman to exercise in the pool because the weight it lifted off. Swimming tones every muscle in your body at the same time. if you do not know how to freestyle then join an exercise group at your local ymca that exercises in the pool. VERY HEALTHY FOR YOU! AnswerPlease avoid twisting, and jumping while pregnant. Keep your level of exeration moderate with the 'talk test' be able to have a conversation during your workout. This is a great way to keep your heart rate safe.Doctors approval for exercise during pregnancy is necessary because they can make an educated decision about the individual.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 18y agoAny low impact exercise is great! Walking, swimming, and stretching are all encouraged. As long as your pregnancy is not at risk, doing what feels comfortable is safe. Avoid, Weightlifting and other strenous exercising. Drink plenty of water and be sure to stop anything that makes you feel dizzy or faint.
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∙ 17y agoIt is ok to do exercise but you have to be careful. You are encouraged to keep exercising throughout pregnancy. If you are already exercising carry on what you are doing, your body will tell you when to slow down. If you want to take up exercise the simplest things to do are swimming and walking. If you want to swim you may find your local pool has special classes for pregnant women. If you want to take up walking make sure you wear proper shoes with arch supports as the extra weight will make your feet ache. (Says she who walked 4 miles at 32 weeks in flat leather thong sandals)
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∙ 6y agoIf you were working out regularly before getting pregnant, you may continue to work out. But when you get to be the size of a house, use your common sense and pipe down.
Yes it is recommended.
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∙ 15y agoGentle ones, No Basketball, tennis horseriding soccer football, do gentle excercises like bike riding, yoga, swimming, stretches and there are special ones for women that are preggers look on Google
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∙ 16y agowalking along the seashore with your barefeet..
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∙ 12y agoYes you can and should. You just have to adjust to the pregnancy the longer you go.
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∙ 12y agoAbsolutely. Exercise is important when pregnant. It's a part of having good health. Swimming for instance is something you can do all through the pregnancy.
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