As I sit in front of my computer for extended periods of time, my entire body yearns to be in motion. The more stationary I am, the more my muscles ache, and I feel the awkwardness of my altered body shape. As I enter my 37th week of my second pregnancy, I can personally attest to the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and following delivery, though my exercise routine has changed as my pregnancy has progressed. Normally what I would have considered recreational activity has now become the focus of my exercise efforts.

What should you consider when exercising during pregnancy? To learn more about the benefits and considerations of exercise during and following pregnancy, read this month’s entire FITT column at http://www.ncpad.org/424/2252/FITT~Column~~Battling~Gravity~with~Exercise~During~
Pregnancy.