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Water Exercises for Pregnant Women

Water exercises, such as aqua aerobics or swimming, offer a low-impact way to stay active during pregnancy. The buoyancy of water can help alleviate joint pain, reduce swelling, and improve circulation.

Key benefits:

Alleviates joint pain

Reduces swelling

Improves circulation

Provides a fun and refreshing workout

Recommended activities:

Aqua aerobics: This class combines water aerobics with prenatal exercises.

Swimming: This is a great low-impact activity that can help to improve cardiovascular health and strengthen muscles.

Water walking: This is a simple and effective way to get some exercise in the water.

References:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2023).

Pregnancy and exercise. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/04/physical-activity-and-exercise-during-pregnancy-and-the-postpartum-period