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Go Cardio!

Get the Heart Pumping during Pregnancy

By Charlene Torkelson, Fitness Expert

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Think Low Impact
Low-impact cardio is always considered the safest during pregnancy. Low impact means eliminating the pounding on your joints – mainly ankles and knees – that running may cause. That may mean you give up playing basketball, soccer or football games. It may mean you choose not to run that marathon during your pregnancy.

Walking is a great activity and is considered to be one of the best low-impact cardio workouts. It can easily be done any time of the day with many options as far as time and location. A walk in the park or around the block is convenient and easy for most. Others find walking around an indoor mall to be more climate-controlled. Or simply joining a gym with a walking track is an option.

When you make a decision to add walking to your day, make sure you invest in a pair of comfortable walking shoes to avoid problems with your feet such as blisters or rubbing. Remember, when your feet swell during pregnancy, you may require a larger size shoe. Warming up with some stretching before you begin your walk will also prevent discomfort in your feet, heels and shins.

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