Is it Bad for Health to Exercise during Pregnancy?

Even if you’re pregnant it doesn’t mean you can’t exercise. There are a few things that you should know before setting up a fitness plan. When it is not recommended to exercise?

Usually fitness during pregnancy helps decrease fatigue and backaches, relieves stress, prevents gestational diabetes, and builds more stamina. I’m talking about moderate activity, without exceeding 140 heart beats per minute. If you haven’t exercised before pregnancy, it’s safe to start with walking, according to WebMD.

However, women with medical problems like heart disease, asthma, or diabetes might harm themselves if they would exercise. Also, it is not recommended to exercise when having medical problems like low placenta, bleeding or spotting, threatened or recurrent miscarriage, weak cervix and history of early labor.

Less risky activities are step or elliptical machines, indoor stationary cycling, swimming, and brisk walking. You should talk to a doctor before starting a fitness regimen, though. You can try low-impact aerobics too, but taught by a certified aerobics instructor.

Activities that involve holding your breath are bad for health. Also, avoid activities where tripping or falling are likely and sports like football, volleyball, softball, or any other contact sports. Don’t bounce while stretching or make any effort in hot, humid weather.

You should stop exercising immediately and check a doctor if you feel dizzy, have pains, or if something unusual happens.