In the Beginning: Exercise

Most women dread this word whether they are pregnant or not. Exercise. We always find some excuse as to why we can't exercise; I'm too tired, I don't have any exercise clothes, I don't have time, I don't like to exercise and the list goes on. I'm sure I've used all of the excuses to get out of exercising.

Now that you are pregnant, it's a good time to put all of those excuses behind you and start an exercise routine. Exercise doesn't have to be difficult or take a long but most of all it has to be fun. Ten minutes a day is a good place to start. Try putting on your favorite music and dance around the house, take a walk with a friend or your husband, spend some time stretching, or window shopping in the mall. Even magazines have ideas for simple exercises you can do in ten minutes or less.

We all know the benefits of exercise for yourself and your unborn child. You will be happy that you took only ten minutes out of your day to energize yourself and improve the health of your child.