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Pregnancy workouts in the water

Make a splash with exercises perfect for expectant moms

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Originally published in Today's Parent September 2010


Looking for a fitness regimen that takes into account your growing baby bump? Water exercise is the safest option out there, says Trish Del Sorbo, director of Baby & Me Fitness in Toronto, which offers a prenatal aqua aerobics class. “Water provides a natural resistance that will challenge your muscles while also supporting you,” she says. “Many land exercises involve a lot of high-impact, jarring motions, which automatically become more gentle under water.”

Working out in water can also help to relieve some of the common pregnancy concerns, such as swollen feet and aching joints, that may be keeping you from your usual fitness routine. “In the pool, you have a lot more freedom to move around without worrying about hurting yourself,” explains Del Sorbo.

Get started with any of these easy-to-master moves. All of the exercises are considered safe to do during any stage of pregnancy — just check with your health care provider as you would before starting any new exercise.

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