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What exercises should i avoid while pregnant?
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Heavy weightlifting: In general, exercise in pregnancy is not only safe, but offers health benefits. We suggest avoiding oxygen-depriving exercises like heavy weightlifting or marathon running. Two great rules of thumb while working out: keep your pulse rate under 140 or maintain the ability to converse with your exercise partner!
Answered 8/26/2013
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Exercises to avoid: Heavy weight lifting, stairs, rope jumping should be avoided.
Answered 9/30/2012
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