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that will prevent overheating. Pay attention to the temperature in the room or outside when you are working out. If you start to feel too hot, do your cool down exercises and rest until another time. If you are into hot yoga, I suggest you put this aside during your pregnancy.As pregnancy continues to develop, especially after the first trimester, women shouldn%u2019t lie on their stomachs, nor do they want to lie flat on their backs without support. Be aware of abdominal exercises where you are lying on your back. It is important to avoid abrupt twisting movements as well, especially while standing. Leg raises and any lower abdominal exercises should be avoided.Tone it down when you get further along in the pregnancy. Be aware of the fact that you are probably going to need to reduce the amount of exercise that you do as the baby%u2019s due date gets closer. This is due to your own physical limitations as well as the increased risk for pre-term labor among highly active women. Listen to your body and tone down your workouts, even if you feel you are capable of still going intense!It is suggested that pregnant women be cautious of plyometric, fast jumping, hopping, bouncing or running during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester. If you were a runner, running while listening to your body may be OK, but it wouldn%u2019t be the best idea to take up running upon getting pregnant.Breathe!It is so important, always, but especially while pregnant to be conscious of your breath and focus on breathing during exercise.Remember, every woman and every pregnancy is different, so use basic guidelines and listen to your doctor. But remember that there is no perfect pregnancy guidebook that works for everyone. You know your body best! Continue exercising, unless advised by a doctor not to. Even if you have to scale down your exercise routine, something is always going to be better than nothing, unless advised by your doctor.Always consult your doctor, as every pregnancy and person is different! 90 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || OCTOBER 2015