| Exercising during pregnancy is something
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| | cycle has been inspected and that your
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| that no expectant mother should miss.
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| | braking system is in top condition - you
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| Cycling is a low-impact exercise widely
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| | are carrying more weight now than
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| recommended for pregnant women, providing
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| | previously so it may take more effort to
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| cardiovascular benefits and helping you
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| | stop.
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| to remain in great shape!
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| | If you are concerned about the safety of
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| Do not forget to take in to consideration
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| | riding a cycle when pregnant then why not
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| the fact that cycling (or indeed any
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| | consider a stationary exercise cycle.
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| exercise) burns more calories than
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| | Exercising in this way will raise your
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| resting. Pregnancy means that you will
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| | heart rate and give you a good workout
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| already need an extra 300 calories per
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| | without the dangers that road riding can
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| day before adding on extra for
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| | present.
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| exercising. Calorie counting computers
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| | Outdoors or indoors be sure to stay well
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| are available, but your body should tell
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| | hydrated. Drink plenty of water as
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| you when it is hungry, you may be
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| | gestation requires water to make amniotic
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| surprised at how much extra you eat.
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| | fluids to protect your baby. You will
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| When pregnant your center of gravity can
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| | notice that cycling will make you feel
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| shift after the first trimester which can
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| | hot and you will produce more sweat than
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| cause problems with balance. You may also
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| | normal, so taking a bottle of water on
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| feel a little forgetful and accident
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| | the bike with you is very important.
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| prone when pregnant so be sure to take
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| | When riding it would be ideal to wear a
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| all safety precautions and ride in a safe
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| | heart rate monitor. Try not to exceed 140
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| controlled manner, preferably in calmer
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| | beats per minute pulse rate. Always be
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| areas. Try to stick to cycle routes
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| | prepared to stop if you feel shortness of
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| rather than main roads!
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| | breath or dizziness.
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| Although your baby is well protected by
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| | Bicycling may become uncomfortable during
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| the amniotic fluid you should try to
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| | the latter trimester of your pregnancy.
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| avoid any potentially dangerous riding
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| | At this time you may wish to consider
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| such as after rain when the roads may be
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| | other forms of exercise such as swimming
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| wet, or riding off sealed roads on rough
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| | or walking.
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| terrain. Also please be sure that your
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