Maternity Fitness & Exercise in Pregnancy
Many women ask
"Can I work out during pregnancy?"
"Can I weight train during pregnancy?"
"Can I jog or run during pregnancy?"
"What are the benefits of prenatal exercise?"
"Where can I find good information about guidelines for exercise during pregnancy? body changes during pregnancy? exercise after delivery or c-section?"
Exercise during pregnancy is widely recommended by the medical community for healthy women without contraindications. Prenatal workouts increase fitness, reduce stress, and keep women feeling good about their bodies. We made maternity workout clothes to do the same! So, get ready for a fit pregnancy and dress yourself in our maternity exercise tanks, tops, and pants.
A great read in the May 2011 issue of Self Magazine:
"Running While Pregnant: One Woman's Story"
A story about elite marathoners running during their pregnancies from Runner's World Magazine:
Here are some of our favorite resources (both medical experts and online community forums) for advice, modifications, and guidelines for exercise during pregnancy, maternity workouts, and prenatal fitness.
ACOG.org The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' educational pamphlet on exercise during pregnancy - these are the experts who keep your OB up to date. They say that prenatal fitness may make labor easier, and exercise during pregnancy helps you get back in shape faster. For most women, maternity workouts are a "yes"!
MayoClinic.com Mayo Clinic is one of the world's authorities on health and medicine. They say that while pregnancy may seem like a great time to relax, exercise during pregnancy is good for mom and baby. Maternity workouts and prenatal fitness make you feel better, and reduce the risk of some medical complications. And, working out during your pregnancy may make labor and recovery a breeze!
BabyCenter.com BabyCenter is a great resource for medical information and community support. This link takes you to their "13 rules of safe pregnancy exercise" article, written by their medical advisory board. Browse around, and join one of the many groups dedicated to maternity fitness and prenatal exercise, such as "Running Mamas".
Browse our site to see more maternity workout clothes and fun pregnancy activewear. Our clothes are made to perform for exercise, but are cute enough for any activity, including lounging. So even if you're just asking "where can I find cute and trendy maternity wear?", you're in the right place!
