safe exercise for pregnancy

You probably already know that staying active during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your health—and your baby’s. You also may know studies have found that pregnant women ... READ MORE

The at-home body

What’s the best way to make sure you get your nice, safe prenatal workout in, as you know you should? Get rid of the obstacles! When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, it’s easy to ... READ MORE

prep school

The payoffs for having strong abdominal and pelvic-floor muscles are plentiful. “These muscles are a pregnant woman’s best friend,” says Julie Tupler, R.N., author of Lose Your Mummy Tummy ... READ MORE

all the right moves

If you’ve always exercised, you may be wondering which routines you can safely continue now that you’re pregnant and how hard you can work out. And if you haven’t been active, now’s the time ... READ MORE

Feel Great All Day

It’s one of life’s little ironies: The more active you are, the more relaxed you feel. Pregnancy is no exception. While you may want to lounge on the couch when you’re not working, running ... READ MORE

Do's & Dont's of Pregnancy

Do ExerciseExercise is not only safe during most pregnancies, but it also may ease many pregnancy discomforts and possibly shorten your labor and delivery and recovery time.Exercise ... READ MORE

it takes two, baby

Your partner may not be able to participate in all of the joys of your pregnancy, but he can get involved in more than just attending doctor’s appointments. By helping you to stretch and ... READ MORE

10 GREAT REASONS TO EXERCISE

Yeah, yeah, fitness should be its own reward. But on days when that’s not enough motivation, remember this: Exercise is as close as you can get to a panacea for common pregnancy ... READ MORE

Is It Safe?

Almost every pregnant woman can look back to her early weeks of pregnancy and recall some type of risky behavior. For some it’s the headache tablet, the dental X-ray or the hair dye that ... READ MORE

on the ball

Soon enough you’ll have plenty of balls in the air, maybe more than you ever imagined. And with that babe in your arms, you’ll be having a ball, too! In the meantime, one of the best ways to ... READ MORE