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Safe Exercise Plan for Pregnancy

We talked about pregnancy and exercise yesterday and today we’re going to talk about building a safe exercise plan. A lot of how you decide to exercise will depend on when you start and if your pregnancy is complicated. If you weren’t in shape before you got pregnant or you weren’t exercising beforehand, don’t write yourself off. You can still build a safe exercise plan by beginning slowly and building up gradually. Remember, no matter whether you are the fittest person on the planet or a person who has never exercised, you should always talk to your doctor about any … Continue reading →

Pregnancy & Exercise

When you’re pregnant, you may not feel like you are up to running a marathon or up stairs. This is understandable, your body is going through a lot of changes and eating up a lot of energy to help your little one develop. However, most women benefit from exercising throughout their pregnancy. Two caveats before we go any further in this: if you have never exercised and you’re pregnant, do not start without consulting your physician. It’s important that you listen to your body when it comes to exercise and pregnancy. Also, if you exercised regularly before you became pregnant, … Continue reading →