The Fit Pregnancy Club is a first-of-its-kind gym in New York City. At one gym in New York City, you will find a group of women who all have something in common: They are either pregnant or have ...

Physical fitness is important to overall health, but for pregnant women, the question of what kind – and exactly how much – exercise they should get often yields mixed advice. “As a general rule, all ...

Plus, five questions answered about working out while pregnant. Women who exercise while pregnant are not only helping themselves, but their babies too, according to a new study. Newborns whose moms ...

Instagram star and mom-to-be Hannah Polites is drawing much attention -- and some criticism -- over her super-fit pregnancy selfies. Polities, a self-described "fitness junkie" and lifestyle blogger, ...

Most studies on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy look at the effects of about 150 minutes of active time per week.

A total of 41 studies (21 cohort studies and 20 RCTs) were included in the analysis. Key findings included the following: The relative risk (RR) for preterm birth was 0.87 (95% confidence interval [CI ...

My pregnant patients always ask me: “Can I exercise while I am pregnant?” The answer is, yes, yes, yes! But before you start, it’s imperative that you clear it with your doctor. There are certain ...

Exercise during pregnancy helps you stay healthy. However, knowing how much is too much can be confusing. This article offers safe exercise intensity levels, practical tips, and body signals to ...

At the first brick and mortar gym for new moms and moms-to-be, students receive instruction on how to exercise their changing bodies–and experience a sense of community. “Pretend these two 8-pound ...

Q. I am a pretty fit person (I run, I do Pilates, etc.) but in all of my pregnancies I have toned down my workouts while pregnant, in large part because running just isn’t comfortable. But, I’ve ...

During her pregnancy Rachel Annunziata was asked the normal question, "When are you due?" But the 27-year-old Arlington Heights resident also fielded some not-so-normal questions, such as "Should you ...