Also consider getting someone or others to join in that you minimize the risk of injury and then being by yourself, with no-one to help you out, getting up, bending over etc. Support, partnering, fun can make these daily activity sessions a blast, even if it is just walking around the neighborhood.
Your pre-pregnancy fitness level, health, pregnancy progress, any underlying medical conditions, risks, complications like pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, early contractions, spotting, leaking or vaginal bleeding, water breaking or premature rupture of your membranes, amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus at risk) can all determine your level, type, intensity, if at all, duration, frequency and involvement in exercise routines, customized workouts, classes, pre-natal step-classes, hydra-activities (water, like swimming) and/or low-impact aerobic or cardiac type workouts.
Adjustments and modifications will be made during pregnancy to help you workout with confidence, without undue risk, harm or danger. If you did not work out at all prior to getting pregnant, now is the time to work in 30-40 minutes of walking every day and you will be surprised at having more energy, feeling better and having more stamina in no time! You are building and investing in your strength, metabolism and tuning your body, prepping it for what lies ahead during and after labor and delivery. Always discuss any plans you have in the fitness department with your doctor and treatment professional. If you have diabetes, heart disease or breathing type illnesses be sure to consult with the treatment team/individuals first, prior to taking on any customized daily or occasional workout, class or activity. Limiting exercise will have to prescribed in some cases.
Kegels for strengthening your pelvic muscles can be something anyone and everyone can do, contracting, flexing these can reduce incontinence and increase bladder control due to the baby pressing on the bladder during pregnancy. They can be done anywhere and everywhere, not holding your breath, not using the other muscles in the area, just them, the sensation being as if you are going through a cycle of starting and stopping urinating. Simulate that movement to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and help you with labor and delivery. Do things gradually over time, wear safe clothing and sturdy, slip-proof shoes and never work out when you are ill, rather opting to stay indoors if it is too hot outside to go for a safe walk.
