In this video: 00:03:48 - Exercise guidelines in pregnancy - huff and puff/talk test, temperature, risk of trauma. 00:10:48 - My personal favourite exercises: pilates, yoga, walking, swimming, cycling, weights. 00:12:19 - Lying on your back: not recommended after the first trimester, not because it’s highly dangerous but because we don’t have enough evidence that it is safe due to restricted uterine blood flow. 00:16:03 - Swimming: can you still do breaststroke and freestyle? Yes and hydro is fine up to 33.5 degrees for 45 mins. 00:19:02 - Should you stop exercising if you have bleeding/spotting? 00:20:53 - No to overhead exercise? Better in sitting or standing? 00:23:12 - Can you walk on an incline in pregnancy? 00:23:40 - Hiking: are you really more likely to roll an ankle? Can you carry 10kg backpack? 00:26:00 - Exercises which help with pelvic pain. 00:29:18 - Exercises in a reclined seated position. 00:30:09 - Is pump class safe throughout pregnancy? 00:32:22 - How to pick up heavy items from the floor. 00:34:28 - Running while pregnant. 00:37:55 - Are deadlifts ok? 00:38:43 - Is HIIT training or F45 ok in pregnancy? 00:41:12 - Guidance on the appropriate degree of incline. 00:41:35 - Exercise in supine position. 00:44:46 - Lower back pain exercises for the 3rd trimester. 00:45:29 - Sciatic pain. 00:45:54 - Is boxing ok? 00:50:33 - Hanging exercises: Should it be avoided? Got a question?Get your question answered in the Q&A with Physio Laura SUBMIT QUESTION