Don't fall into old ways of thinking exercise is bad during your pregnancy. That's just not true. If anything, exercise is a good way to keep yourself healthy and prepare your body for your pregnancy. It's important to keep your body fit and healthy, and this is even more so the case during pregnancy.
Now that you are pregnant, you will want to pay attention to your body while exercising. Your current fitness level will determine your upcoming routine of exercise. Pregnancy has some guidelines that should be followed when it comes to exercise. If you weren't active before you got pregnant, you will want to start off slow and work your way up. If you exercised regularly then you can continue but within reason. You should always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program while you are pregnant.
If you are not pregnant but plan on getting pregnant, I would suggest starting an exercise routine as soon as possible. This will make it easier to exercise during your pregnancy. This doesn't mean women who have never exercised shouldn't begin while pregnant.
Your fitness goals change when you become pregnant. If your old exercise style was training for a marathon, that's about to change. You're preparing your body to deliver a baby not fit into a certain pair of jeans. You never want to put yourself or the baby under heavy strain. Start off with short intervals of exercise and gradually increase intensity.
I recommend a good warm up and stretch period. This can help reduce pain during and after exercise as well as decrease the risk of injury. The increased blood flow during warm ups will only help your exercise.
A simple warm up is always best. The exercise should be low impact like walking for 5-10 minutes at a nice steady pace. You can gradually increase your speed as well through the warm up. Your stretch period should include all areas of the body. Hold a stretch for at least 15 seconds. Don't stretch to the point of pain and don't allow yourself to bounce while stretching.
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