It's wise to begin a fitness program with low-level exercise such as walking, swimming, easy weight lifting, or yoga, since these activities do not raise your heart rate greatly. For women who exercised strenuously before pregnancy, this is a time to slow down to a moderate level, limit high-impact activity to 20-30 minutes, and monitor your intensity with the method of perceived exertion.The bottom line is that exercise is important during pregnancy and provides numerous benefits to baby and mom. As long as there are no health problems and your doctor doesn't object, listen to your body-- work hard but don't overdo it-- and enjoy a healthy pregnancy! |
Pace (Don't Race) Your Heart
Understand Heart Rate & Rate of Exertion
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