- Walking helps keep blood circulating, particularly during the third trimester. It also provides stress relief as you adjust to changes in your body and pending changes in your family.
- Swimming is good during any part of pregnancy. It helps alleviate stress on joints from increased weight and changes in center of gravity.
- Moderate aerobic exercise can help keep muscles and joints in good shape. There are classes and videos specifically designed for pregnancy.
- Yoga can stretch muscles, align the spine, clear the mind, and provide breathing exercises that will help during labor. There are prenatal yoga classes and videos. Do not do any positions that have you lying on your back after the second trimester or any inverted poses at all.
- If you already ride a bike, you can continue. Just be careful as your pregnancy progresses; more stress will be put on your back.
- If you are already a runner, you can continue running. It may not be comfortable to do so by the third trimester, however.
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