Exercising for a Healthy Pregnancy
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If you have not been involved in an exercise program prior to becoming
pregnant you can begin exercising by developing a brisk walking program.
Once you begin walking you can increase your rate of speed and the
distance you walk. Exercise routines and tips are discussed in a new
audio program Preparing
for a Healthy Pregnancy, by Dr. Sebastian Faro, a leading
pregnancy expert and member of the American Pregnancy Association’s
Medical Advisory Board. Here are some of the tips Dr. Faro discusses:
The ideal types of exercises for pregnant women are:
- Brisk walking
- Stationary bicycling
- Swimming
- Yoga
There are aerobic exercises that you can participate in when you are
preparing to conceive or are pregnant. While you are preparing for
a pregnancy, it is important that you begin a light aerobic exercise
program such as walking. It is a good idea to inform your aerobics
instructor and physician that you plan to become pregnant soon and
would like to have an exercise program that includes walking and aerobic
exercises.
Aerobic exercise is the best for maintaining cardiovascular fitness and will be most effective if you exercise three times per week for approximately 30 minutes each time. Pregnant women should achieve a heart rate that is about 50% to 85% of their maximum, especially in the second and third trimesters. A general rule to follow when exercising and pregnant is to keep your heart rate below 140 beats/minute.
Learn much more through Preparing
for a Healthy Pregnancy, Dr. Sebastian Faro’s 3-CD portable
audio course. This audio course teaches you the basics of conception
and pregnancy by explaining current recommendations and providing
practical tips. Understand what you can do to help ensure a healthy,
successful pregnancy from Dr. Faro, a leading pregnancy expert and
member of the American Pregnancy Association’s Medical Advisory Board.
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