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Suitable kinds of sports during pregnancy
Particularly
recommended are activities where your body weight does not need to be carried, like swimming
or aqua-jogging.
If you
are pregnant, you should not use a whirlpool or bathe in extremely
hot water. High temperatures are harmful for the child. Also, the risk of vaginal infections is higher.
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Unrestricted as long as enjoyable (pulse rates up to130/min):
Swimming and aqua-jogging, fast paced
hiking up to 2000 m, jogging, cycling, light exercise
classes, dancing.
- Permitted, but only well
below maximum exertion levels:
Running, rowing, gymnastics, cross-country skiing
(under 1500 m), tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, sailing.
- Permitted, however only up to to
the 16th week (due to the risk of falling):
Ice skating and
roller skating, inline skating, high jump, long jump, shot
put, discus throw, etc.
Useful Links:
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1999/08_99/artal.htm
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregnancyfitness/624.html
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