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Exercise in Pregnancy

Most women benefit from exercise in pregnancy.

If you are already exercising then you can continue to exercise, but you will find you need to reduce the intensity during pregnancy. You should avoid overheating in pregnancy, so stay out of the heat and avoid very strenuous routines. You will also find that your energy levels are reduced, especially before 16 weeks and after 34 weeks.  

You should also combat exercises, and things that increase your abdominal pressure, such as crunches. 

If you are not exercising in pregnancy then you might like to try gentle walks every day or at least 3 times per week.  Swimming and aquarobics can be a good way of exercising with your new centre of gravity. 

Remember to keep out of the heat and to keep well hydrated at all times.  That means at least 2 litres of water per day and 3 litres in warmer weather.  You will need extra if you exercise a lot.