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require 300 extra calories per day, plus the calorie requirements of exercise.

Eat a snack composed of complex carbohydrates, protein and fat 1 hour before exercise, and make sure to replenish your fuel supply afterward as well.

Drink plenty of water (6-8 oz. for every 15-20 minutes of activity).

Include stretching, especially your inner thighs, lower back, hamstrings, chest, and calves.

Celebrate your pregnant body!

Prenatal Exercise DON'TS

Use your heart rate as a guide to exercise difficulty. Because of the major changes in your blood volume, this is not an accurate indicator.
Participate in high-risk activities, such as biking, skiing, horseback riding, or gymnastics. Your center-of-gravity has changed, and may make you more prone to falling.
Exercise while lying on your back after the first trimester. The excess weight of your uterus can compromise the blood flow to you and your baby.
Exercise to exhaustion.
Hold your breath during exercise.
Exercise for weight loss during pregnancy.

Even if you never exercised before pregnancy, now is the time to begin a program, for the benefit of yourself and your baby. Your routine should be safe, fun, and beneficial. Whether it’s a walk with the one that you love, a swim, or a trip to the gym… get out there, find an activity that you enjoy, and do it regularly.
Editorial provided by Tricia Streit Perez, MS, ATC, LAT and President of One Fit

(published with permission in writing from:http://www.expectantmothersguide.com)