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5 great pregnancy workouts

Between morning sickness, back pain, and swollen feet, sometimes relaxing seems so much more appealing than the gym.Yet exercising during pregnancy can give you more energy, strengthen your muscles, curb weight gain, help with insomnia and lower your risk for complications. Your mood can improve too, even if you weren’t active before pregnancy, according to a recent study in the journal Psychology & Health .Recent studies show that exercise can have a positive impact on your baby as well.   The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise most or all days of the week—but be sure to get the okay from your doctor before starting a program.Ready to move? Here, check out some of the best pregnancy workouts you can do now.1. Prenatal yoga Yoga achieves the trifecta of prenatal fitness standards because it helps during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period. Yoga puts an emphasis on deep, diaphragmatic breathing--the...

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