Gone are the days when pregnancy was regarded as the time when a woman is just supposed to put her feet up and keep munching on goodies, for any sort of physical activity would be harmful for her. It is the time when doctors and experts urge a woman to get her daily dose of exercise during pregnancy, to keep herself fit and active. Having said that, this doesn't mean that you hit the gym and start bench pressing! Here are some exercises to do during pregnancy, that are safe yet effective.

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Yoga

Practising yoga during pregnancy keeps your muscles flexible and limber. It helps regulate the blood flow and keeps your heart calm and composed, and at the same time is a good exercise to tone muscles. Also, yoga will help you stay calm during child birth.

Aerobics

Aerobics can help strengthen your heart and train your body. Just make sure to do low impact movements that don't put pressure on your joints. An even better option is to join prenatal aerobics class that is run by a trained instructor.

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Weight Training

While the more tedious forms of weight training need to be put on hold when you are pregnant, the light impact ones can still be continued. As long as the movements aren't too strenuous you are good to go, and remember to further tone them down as your pregnancy progresses.

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Walking

Walking is the simplest and the most basic exercise for pregnant women to indulge in. It doesn't require any equipment, and keeps the heart healthy. It also prevents you from putting on unnecessary pounds, and can be done both indoors and out.

Jogging

If you are a runner, and simply brisk walk isn't cutting it for you, then you are most welcome to try and jog a bit. Just don't let your jog turn into a sprint, and don't jog for extended periods. Listen to your body, and don't over work it.

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Dancing

Unless you are jumping around, or bending like crazy, dancing is a good prenatal exercise. Sway to your favourite music and just avoid steps that need you to turn too fast or hop around. Light dancing will keep you peppy and also double up as a full body workout.

Swimming

Fitness experts and doctors both recommend swimming, and maintain that it is the safest exercise to do during pregnancy. It is ideal to maintain weight during pregnancy as it works on every muscle at once and gives you a 360 degree work out. It also has many cardiovascular benefits and reduces swelling. Plus it makes a pregnant woman, who is carrying a lot of extra weight, feel weightless for a while.

So, if you are pregnant, don't just laze around munching on bar after bar of chocolate. Instead, get your pregnant ass up and start with these exercises to do during pregnancy.