Ask your doctor if you are able to exercise before beginning an exercise program. , he or she can offer personalized exercise suggestions. Most exercises are safe to perform during pregnancy, as long as you exercise with caution and do not overdo it.
The safest and most productive activities are:
- Brisk walking
- Indoor stationary bicycling
- Low-impact aerobics (taught by a certified aerobics instructor).
These activities carry little risk of injury, benefit your entire body, and can be continued until birth.
Who Should Not Exercise?
If you have a medical problem, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes, exercise may not be advisable. Exercise may also be harmful if you have an obstetric condition such as:
- Bleeding or spotting
- Low placenta
- Threatened or recurrent miscarriage
- A history of early labor
- Previous premature births
- Weak cervix
Story adapted from: http://www.webmd.com/baby/exercise-during-pregnancy