Top tips for pregnancy

Take time to warm up before you start exercising and cool down slowly
Keep well hydrated and drink water frequently before, during and after exercise
Continually assess how you feel and change your activities accordingly as your pregnancy progresses. Listen to your body if you are having doubts change your activity to something more gentle
Avoid exercising lying on your back after about 16 weeks, many exercises can be modified to adjust for this
Avoid putting excess stress on your abdominal muscles try to remember to roll over onto one side and raise yourself up by your arms when getting up from a lying position
Avoid over-stretching or deep bouncing when stretching
If you’ve been lying down for a long time, change positions particularly to standing, slowly
A comfortable well-fitting sports bra that supports those ever-growing breasts is a vital companion to pregnancy fitness
Don’t forget to also strengthen your pelvic floor muscles they come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth, looking after your pelvic floor is an investment in your future.
Be sensible, listen to your body and make sure you’re still having fun!

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