Exercise is known to have positive effects during pregnancy, especially for those who exercise prior to becoming pregnant. Is there an appropriate level that I should aim to keep my heart rate under? According to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines, there is no target heart rate for every pregnant woman to follow. Examples of activities safe for pregnant women include walking, swimming, stationary cycling, and modified yoga or Pilates. “For moderate-intensity exercise, ratings of perceived exertion should be 13 to 14, somewhat hard on the 6-20 Borg scale of perceived exertion,” Druxman told FoxNews.com.

Source: Fox News August 18, 2016 09:56 UTC