Heat, humidity, the summer doldrums — not the best invitation to exercise, especially if you're pregnant. But there's a remedy: Get thee to a pool! Being in the water just plain feels good when you're ...

That ruffled swim cap can stay in grandma's closet because this water exercise program is anything but old-fashioned. "This is for a person who wants a more challenging aqua workout," says trainer and ...

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but it also comes with its unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining physical health. Exercise during pregnancy is crucial for both the ...

When it comes to pregnancy, doctors say it's no time to become a couch potato. In fact, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says working out is just as important as ever when a woman is ...

During pregnancy, your body is working overtime to sustain you and your growing baby. Even a simple task like going to the grocery store can feel like an Olympic sport. With your body going through so ...

Between the aching back, the nausea, and the exhaustion, pregnancy can be the perfect excuse to skip a workout. But if your pregnancy is healthy, a bit of regular exercise can pay off. And here’s more ...

Physical fitness is important to overall health, but for pregnant women, the question of what kind – and exactly how much – exercise they should get often yields mixed advice. “As a general rule, all ...

Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical challenges a person can go through, so it's important to take things easy. With that being said, you still want to stay reasonably active. You may not ...

Exercise during pregnancy may enable mothers to significantly reduce their children’s chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life, new research suggests. A study in lab ...

The belief that it’s dangerous to exercise during pregnancy is common — but it’s wrong. Credit...Heather Sten for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer This guide was originally ...