During pregnancy some women begin to question themselves if it is a good idea continuing with exercise. For some time, everyone had the idea expectant mothers shouldn’t exercise or make certain ...

Most of us already know that exercising regularly works wonders for the mind and body. From boosting energy and busting stress to improving cardiovascular health and strengthening muscles and bones, ...

The belief that it’s dangerous to exercise during pregnancy is common — but it’s wrong. Credit...Heather Sten for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer This guide was originally ...

Most studies on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy look at the effects of about 150 minutes of active time per week.

Pregnancy is a fantastic time to prepare for the physical demands of labor and motherhood, and if you're expecting, you may be wondering what kinds of exercise to focus on and what's actually safe. Of ...

Physical fitness is important to overall health, but for pregnant women, the question of what kind – and exactly how much – exercise they should get often yields mixed advice. “As a general rule, all ...

When you're pregnant, the couch often looks a whole lot more inviting than the gym. But according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, exercise comes with some pretty convincing ...

Movement during pregnancy supports your body as it changes. The right kind of exercise can help reduce swelling, improve ...

Plus, five questions answered about working out while pregnant. Women who exercise while pregnant are not only helping themselves, but their babies too, according to a new study. Newborns whose moms ...

Pregnancy exercise recommendations continue to change and adapt as more research becomes available, and in the 12 years since I first got certified as a prenatal exercise instructor, I've seen a ...

What expectant women should know about working out. Women who sweat it out during pregnancy will likely have a sweet reward at the end, according to a new study. Researchers in Spain found that women ...