Weight Training
If you enjoyed weight training before pregnancy, there’s no reason why you should stop. Weight training helps tones your muscles, and it helps build your stamina – which you will definitely need during childbirth. You will want to decrease the weight and perform more repetitions in the later half of pregnancy, however. Always breathe steadily (don’t hold your breathe) when you’re weight training.
Swimming and Water Aerobics
Have you considered taking a water prenatal workout class? More gyms are offering water aerobics and swimming classes for pregnant women. Both swimming and water aerobics offers many cardiovascular benefits, and they allow you to feel weightless despite all your pregnancy pounds. Your risk of injury in these types of prenatal workouts is low, because the water supports your joints and ligaments.
Talk to Your Doctor First
Remember to always talk to your healthcare provider before you begin any exercise plan. Depending on your individual pregnancy, your physician may have limitations for you to consider. Prenatal workouts are generally safe for women who are having normal pregnancies (who are not at risk for any complications).
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