Exercise During Pregnancy

Don't do exercises, like riding a bike, that could make you lose your balance. You don't want to fall and hurt yourself or your baby. Don't do activities that have potential for serious injury. These include horseback riding, scuba diving, downhill... Full Answer

Before attempting any exercise during pregnancy follow the advice of your physician. Here is a low impact exercise I’m actively using with my client during her pregnancy. This exercise is performed using a foam roller while standing. This is a... Full Answer

Definetly! Depending on what trimester you are in and the adivce from your doctor... Yoga maybe for you. There are three versions of Warrior Pose you can do as a great stretch everyday. Various forms of yoga like Kundalini can help with breathing and... Full Answer

Yes, it is safe and can be very beneficial to perform abdominal exercises throughout pregnancy.  Maintaining strong abs during pregnancy can help with the process of giving birth, may limit stress to the lower back, help to prevent separating of the... Full Answer

Exercise is helpful during pregnancy to maintain good circulation, aid constipation, and relieve insomnia, among other benefits. However, if you experience certain complications during your pregnancy, if you are expecting twins, or if you have... Full Answer

These moves will give your whole body a good workout: Supermom (strengthens shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, back, and improves balance): With feet together and hands at your sides, lift your left foot off the ground and--once you have your balance--lift... Full Answer

Try these stretches: Pedicure Reach (stretches hamstrings and calves): While sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you, place your left leg with a bent knee on top of your right straight leg and relax it there. While maintaining a... Full Answer

While now is not the ideal time to shape your body into that of an American Gladiator, it's a fine time to add a little lean muscle mass by doing some resistance exercises with light weights. Muscle speeds your metabolism, which lowers your risk of... Full Answer

To improve your night's sleep during pregnancy, the best strategy is to exercise four to five hours before you go to bed. Exercise raises your body temperature above normal, and as your body temperature starts to fall a few hours later, that... Full Answer

Start with 1-pound handheld weights (or no weights if you haven't exercised previously) and gradually increase the weight when the entire workout seems easy to accomplish. Increase the resistance by one-pound increments if possible, and don't increase... Full Answer