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Which Exercises Are Most Beneficial During Pregnancy |
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Pregnancy
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Which Exercises Are Most Beneficial During Pregnancy. Keep in mind a few general precautions about exercising during pregnancy that apply to most pregnant women. Your doctor may want to discuss additional precautions that apply specifically to you.
If you participate in a competitive sport, such as tennis, you may be able to continue, but expect to change the level at which you play. Don't get carried away or overwork yourself The goal is not to win the game but to maintain fitness and have a good time! You may want to pick a less-strenuous sport to participate in during pregnancy. Some are listed below; most are considered acceptable for women of any age in a normal, low-risk pregnancy.
- walking
- swimming
- low-impact aerobics designed specifically for pregnancy
- water aerobics
- stationary bicycling
- regular cycling (if you're experienced)
- jogging (if you jogged regularly before pregnancy)
- tennis (played moderately)
- yoga (don't lie on your back after the 16th week of pregnancy)
Avoid the following sports during pregnancy:
- scuba diving
- water skiing
- surfing
- horseback riding
- downhill skiing
- cross-country skiing
- any contact sport
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