“The old me would have been punishing myself for not doing more, but that's just not my priority right now." ...

For years, the message around pregnancy and fitness has been the same: Slow down, scale back, don’t lift that. It’s advice ...

Decorating the nursery, washing and folding tiny newborn clothes, sleeping (while you still can, as all the just wait-ers ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends physical activity and exercise during pregnancy, yet many pregnant patients are not provided with adequate exercise recommendations. ...

Between the aching back, the nausea, and the exhaustion, pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to skip a workout. But if your pregnancy is healthy, a bit of regular exercise can pay off. And here’s more ...

During pregnancy, your body is working overtime to sustain you and your growing baby. Even a simple task like going to the grocery store can feel like an Olympic sport. With your body going through so ...

Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical challenges a person can go through, so it's important to take things easy. With that being said, you still want to stay reasonably active. You may not ...

If you're looking to have an active pregnancy, you may wonder whether you have to think about your heart rate while exercising. The good news is that you don't have to get hung up on monitoring your ...

Exercising can help regulate blood sugar and manage gestational diabetes. Moderate exercise each week is recommended during pregnancy if your pregnancy healthcare professional approves. Share on ...

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...