- Promoting muscle strength, tone and endurance.
- Back pain, constipation, bloating and swelling.
- Improving mood and energy levels.
- Improving sleep.
- Prevention of excess weight.
- Reduction of gestational diabetes risk.
- Shortened labor and reduced C-section risk.
- 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity per week, OR
- 75-100 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise per week, OR
- A combination of the two above.
- Walking, swimming, or stationary cycling.
- Pregnancy-specific yoga and Pilates.
- Strength-based gym classes or home-based strength workouts.