Benefits Improved physical and mental wellbeing Improved posture and joint function Improved cardiovascular and pulmonary function Reduced risk of developing gestational diabetes Do’s Brisk walking – use the talk test to guide the intensity. You should be able to maintain a conversation during the walk Swimming – very low impact and helps to relieve pressure along the pelvis Bike riding – excellent cardiovascular exercise with low impact on the feet, knees and hips Resistance training – should be low resistance or lightweight and focus on improving tone while maintaining ideal form/technique Yoga – should be pregnancy specific. Be sure to tell the instructor so they can demonstrate pregnancy pose variations Pelvic floor exercises – easy to add into your daily routine. Simply squeeze and lift the pelvic muscles as if you were trying to stop a wee. Hold for 5 seconds and relax for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Perform 3-5 times/day Don’ts Perform heavy weight/resistance training Exercise if you are unwell or ill Exercise to the point of exhaustion Raise your body temperature too high Hold your breath during any activity Continue with contact sports Exercises that require lying on your back or right side for greater than 3 … Continue reading Exercise during pregnancy