Exercising during pregnancy is highly recommended and will be very beneficial over the course of the 9 months. The types of exercise should be light, even more so during the first trimester as your body is still adapting to the changes. Too much exercise can have a negative impact on your body's blood flow and can cause dizziness and fainting, which is why you should avoid overdoing it.

Common forms of exercising during pregnancy include:

Walking: a stroll around the block or in the park will work your legs as well as give your lungs a dose of fresh air. S

Swimming: many gyms with pools offer pregnancy water exercises.

Yoga: a 30 minute yoga session can help clear your mind and relieve stress.

Weight lifting: keep the weights light, this should not be strenuous.

It has been proven that exercise during pregnancy can help reduce labor time, as well as the recovery time. Exercise will increase your body's stamina to reduce the strain during the delivery.

Training your muscles during pregnancy can help with postpartum weight weight loss.

Exercise during pregnancy will also help to reduce the severity of side effects such as headaches, swelling, and fatigue.

In another study it was shown that exercise can reduce the risks of premature birth by as much as 50%.

Remember when doing exercise to always stay hydrated, drink lots of water, be sure to stretch properly and eat after to regenerate muscle tissues. The key is to listen to your body, if the exercise is making you feel nauseous or tired stop immediately and rest.