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The amount and type of exercise that is best depends on your individual pregnancy, your fitness state and your past exercise program.
Pregnancy is not the time to start a new fitness program if you are not use to exercising.
Regular exercise will benefit your pregnancy by:
Aiding and developing good body posture
Strengthening and toning the muscles needed for labor and delivery
Lessening the discomforts associated with your changing body
The following are guidelines for planning an exercise program:
Exercise regularly
Exercise on a firm surface
Avoid holding breath during exercise
Avoid lifting heavy objects during exercise
Always stop exercising if you feel pain or exhaustion
Do not exercise in extreme heat
Keep your pulse rate below 140 to 150 beats per minute
RECOMMENDED EXERCISES
Brisk walking
Mild swimming
EXERCISES NOT RECOMMENDED
Horse back riding, Water or snow skiing, Roller coasters, Bungee jumping, Four wheeling
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