Try light jogging, walking or power-walking outside. Not only will this boost your energy,  it will also help get your spirits up, especially if youíve been inside all day.

Remember, if you are going for a walk to always bring a bottle of water with you. You don’t want to get dehydrated when you are pregnant.  Always make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes before you leave the house, and that you keep your back upright, not swayed because of your belly.

If you don’t think you were that fit before you became pregnant, don’t start with any marathons.  Walk around the block at first and increase it from there.

You may want to try going for a swim or try bicycling.  A stationary cycle in your home is a good investment for getting exercise for you and your partner, both before and after the pregnancy.  A road bike is also good, but remember, now that you are pregnant, your balance may be a bit off and you could have an accident.

Swimming can help you relax and stay cool, especially if you are pregnant during the summer months.  Contact your local pool to see if they have a swim class for pregnant women. This would also be a great way to meet other  expectant or new moms.

Whenever you are doing exercises, make sure you aren’t overdoing it. Do small numbers of repetitions, and take breaks. Consult with your doctor about how much you are doing, and how long through the pregnancy you can exercise safely.

25 pounds is the most you should gain during your pregnancy if you want to stay healthy. We may  not all be able to stick to that goal, but building muscle will help keep up your metabolism and making sure you don’t give in to every little food craving will help keep the pounds from piling on during pregnancy.

Keeping fit during your pregnancy will also make it that much easier to get back into shape after your baby is born. And to give you the energy you will need to keep up with it!

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Keeping fit during your pregnancy will help you keep your body toned and it also can help when it comes time to deliver the baby.

Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to her pre-pregnancy weight after the baby is born, but the only way to do that is to make sure you don’t gain too much weight.

By excising or working out every day, you’re making sure you don’t add fat to your body.  During labor it’ll be much easier to push the baby if you’ve been strengthening your muscles. It may even make labor a little bit shorter.

Plus if you are feeling tired, exercising can actually increase your energy.

Here are a few quick things you can do to stay fit during pregnancy without straining yourself or really having to break out a sweat. One of them is pre-natal yoga.

There are beginner levels of yoga, so you never have to worry about turning yourself into a human pretzel. See if  you can find local pre-natal yoga classes, or try a DVD at home. Netflix has great workout DVDs, not just movies, so you can try before you buy.

Lean muscle burns more calories than fat in your body, so why not try a bit of muscle building.  Try purchasing a set of small weights that you can use throughout the house, like hand weights or wrist weights that you can use while walking. Instead of just laying on the couch while you rest you can be lifting small weights. Believe me, the extra arm strength will definitely come in handy once the baby is born.

Get a chair and try doing a couple of crunches by lifting your knee toward your chest.  Try 5 to 10 in the beginning to make sure you don’t pull anything. Don’t worry, you can always add to it as the weeks go on. It will give you a solid core and strong back.  Don’t do crunches with a twist. That would be too demanding on your body.

Continues in Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy Part 2