If you are not one to go the unitard route, many women really like the idea of fitness separates. For example, you can use a pair of bike tights and sports bra tops with tanks or tees over them. This way, you can buy a couple of each and mix and match throughout the entire week. You can also wear the longer maternity leggings if you are looking for a little extra coverage when modesty is important. The separates do provide a little easier bathroom access than unitards, and when you are pregnant, you know this is a big issue.
I would recommend a few basics for nine months of working out that would cover all the bases.
- 1 pair maternity fitness shorts
- 1 pair maternity yoga pants (long or capri); for yoga or any activity
- 2 really good and supportive bras
- 1 supportive swimsuit for any kind of water workout
- 2 maternity tanks or tees for layering
If you want to find something to wear after the baby is born, look for a style that was specifically designed with that in mind, such as Fit Maternity's maternity/postnatal unitard. Remember that your fitness wear should fit comfortably and that waistbands should rest either over or under the belly to minimize unnecessary pressure across the middle.
The following places offer comfortable maternity workout wear for a variety of price ranges:
$ Target (stores & online): Liz Lange designs a wide range of maternity clothing for Target, including active wear (tees, sweats, pants and shorts) for exercise and lounging. For a greater selection, visit Target's website.
$$ Gap Maternity (stores & online): Perfect for the pregnant woman, you'll find tanks, tees, hoodies, pants, and sports bras.
$$ FitMaternity.com: This website offers a variety of maternity exercise clothing and accessories. Find styles for yoga, swimming, tennis and general exercise, as well as support belts, briefs, and sports bras for pregnancy and nursing.
$$$ PrenatalCradle.com: These support belts and braces can help alleviate back and joint pain during pregnancy.
$$$ Motherhood Maternity (stores & online): You'll find active collections and swimwear in a variety of styles, fabrics and colors.
$$$$ Mimi Maternity (stores & online): Check out their active wear (tees, sweats, pants and leggings) and yoga collection (clothing, props and accessories).
$$$$$ A Pea in the Pod: Get designer maternity active wear and swimwear clothing to suit your style.
With your doctor's approval, exercising throughout your pregnancy is not only possible and beneficial, but, with today's maternity fitness wear options, you can be fashionable and comfortable, too! Why not take advantage of the selections available and choose the proper fitness wear for you? Enjoy staying fit through your pregnancy and look good while doing it!
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