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Basic Strength-Training Workouts for Women

If you’ve been one those women who has feared strength training because you don’t want to end up looking like a body builder, it’s time to put those fears to rest. Strength training will help you have more energy and endurance to get through your day and can give you a brighter outlook on life. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting a strength-training program and always stretch before each workout.

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Strengthening Exercises for Pregnancy

A strength component to your prenatal workout rounds out your overall fitness and prepares the body for labor. Your increasing weight and growing abdomen increase the need for overall muscle strength and endurance. Pregnancy places restrictions on the type of strength training you can safely perform. Avoid exercises with heavy weights or those that require a back-lying position due to the risk of decreased blood flow.

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Pregnancy Strengthening Exercises

A well-rounded exercise program during pregnancy improves your overall fitness level and prepare the body for childbirth. Strengthening exercises complement cardiovascular and flexibility exercises for pregnant women. Strenuous exercise can be dangerous during pregnancy, especially to women with high-risk pregnancies. Check with your physician before starting a new strength-training routine.