Walking- Walking is a great overall exercise that you can do virtually everywhere. Make sure you get comfortable walking shoes and that you stand up straight using your abdominal muscles to keep your back straight. Begin with a 5-10 minute warm-up and then stretch and continue with your walk. Don't forget to stretch afterwards to reduce soreness. Try to walk for a minimum of thirty minutes per day, three to five days each week.

Swimming- This can be one of the most relaxing exercises for pregnant women. Your risk of injury is very low as well. Swimming takes pressure off your joints with the light as air feeling of being in the pool. Swimming gives you a good cardio workout using your large muscle groups. In addition to that there is also a low chance of injury during swimming, however, be cautious when walking around the pool to avoid slipping. Some things you can do while in the water include water aerobics, deep-water running and swimming. Join a water aerobics class or simply swim twenty minutes each day for 3 to 6 days each week. Remember to refrain from getting to hot tubs and saunas because they can raise your body temperature to a dangerously high level and cause harm to your baby.

Running and jogging- If you were a jogger before you became pregnant, it is safe to continue to do so. You'll want to use common sense. If you feel tired, slow down or walk. Don't overexert yourself. As you get closer to the end of your pregnancy, you should cut back a little. If any problem occurs, it's likely that your caregiver will ask you to quit running for the remainder of your pregnancy. Always consult your practitioner before beginning.

Aerobics- Low impact aerobics is okay to remain doing while pregnant. You shouldn't do jumps or high kicks (these aren't typically done in low-impact aerobics anyway). Alter the exercises if you feel like you need to. You can always slow down your workout by going at half speed. Try joining a low impact aerobics class at a local gym or you can buy a workout video and exercise in your own home.

Bicycling and spinning- When bicycling or spinning, be cautious. Your center of gravity is changing making you more vulnerable to falls. Avoid rough terrain when bicycling outside. As your abdomen grows larger, you'll probably have a difficult time reaching the handlebars. You may also find the bicycle seat to become very uncomfortable in your third trimester. Don't overwork yourself. Take breaks as needed. If you participate in a spinning class, lower the tension and slow down if you feel you are working too hard.

Pilates- Pilates strengthens your entire body(particularly your abdominals, pelvic muscles and back which may aid you in labor), teaches you body awareness and helps increase your flexibility. It's okay to do pilates while pregnant. Some gyms have Pilates classes specifically for pregnant women or you can easily find prenatal Pilates videos to exercise at home. You may take Pilates classes, just don't forget to stay away from movements that constrict your neck.

Yoga- Yoga focuses on relaxation and breathing techniques which could help you breath properly as you experience through labor pains. You can participate in Yoga classes throughout your whole pregnancy. However, you will want to avoid poses that require you to lie flat on your back or inverted poses. As with Pilates, a local gym may have prenatal yoga classes or you can find exercise videos for pregnant women to workout at home. Most gyms will have regular yoga classes, which are safe for you to attend.