Safe workout for pregnant women - Part 1 (Video)

Whether you love working up a good sweat or avoid the gym like the plague, during pregnancy it's more important than ever to get moving!

Written By: Admin | Updated : August 6, 2013 12:16 PM IST

It s a wrong notion that pregnant women shouldn t exercise. In fact, most doctors suggest some form of exercise or the other during pregnancy. Some of the best exercises while expecting are brisk walking and light jogging. Both of these activities give the benefits of exercise with little risk of overheating or dehydrating yourself. Another great workout while pregnant is swimming, a great form of cardio. Pilates or Yoga are also perfect exercises for pregnant women. However, women with high-risk pregnancies should avoid exercising all together. Watch Dr Marsha Silberstein explain the benefits of exercising during pregnancy.

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Source: Health Guru

Safe workout for pregnant women - Part 1 (Video)

Whether you love working up a good sweat or avoid the gym like the plague, during pregnancy it's more important than ever to get moving!

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