First Trimester Exercise Do S And Don Ts

First trimester dos and don ts for you to follow.

In your first trimester you probably don t look pregnant yet so make sure your exercise coaches and workout buddies know that you re expecting. But now that you re expecting there are some activities you should avoid so clear your routine with your ob gyn just to be sure. The first trimester is the trickiest trimester exercise wise for a number of reasons first and foremost up to 25 of pregnancies can end in miscarriage and although exercise and an increased heart rate don t cause miscarriage overheating can be extremely dangerous to a developing fetus. Here are a few basic dos and don ts.

Studies say that women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to require a caesarean birth. Using free weights and weight machines can help to maintain a healthy weight and improve overall strength. How to plan a first trimester exercise plan. First trimester exercises do s and don ts.

For most women exercise during pregnancy is not only safe it s highly recommended especially if you ve already been working out. It can help to do a warm up.