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Pregnancy Workout Tips

Pregnancy Fitness Ideas. When you find out you have a little one coming, your first thoughts are of the blessing that is on the way. Your preparation probably surrounds how to get the family, the house, and every other detail in order. But what about taking care of you? If you always were in shape, how do you stay in shape? And if your idea of staying in shape was a quick trip to the couch, is it too late to get in shape now? What are some good fitness ideas for staying in shape when you are pregnant? The initial trimester will be a physically and mentally exhausting period for a mum to be because of the energy expended with all the changes in her body and the development of a child.


Did You Know That You Can Exercise When You Are Pregnant?

Before we even get into this, you should speak to your obstetrics/gynecologist first to let them know that you are going to start exercising, or that you are continuing to exercise while you are pregnant. The first trimester for every baby is extremely important, and this is the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Make sure when you are exercising that your heart rate does not go above 140 beats per minute and make sure that you do not get to hot while exercising.