It is vitally important for an expecting mother to stay in shape. Giving birth requires a tremendous amount of physical stamina. Regular exercise will help your body prepare for labor while reducing stress levels, relieving some physiological discomforts, keeping your weight gain steady, and improving your night's sleep.

If your pregnancy is proceeding normally you can probably continue working out with some modifications. Talk to your doctor or midwife about your fitness routine to make sure your activities don't put you or your baby at risk for injury.

Most common types of prenatal exercise are walking, riding a stationary bike, swimming and prenatal yoga. See some options in Charlotte area below:

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Presbyterian Hospital
Yoga class offered through the Presbyterian Hospital
200 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204
(704)384-4949
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YMCA
Prenatal fitness classes offered in most branches
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(704) 716-6200
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Bouncing Back with Baby at JCC
Toning and strengthening classes for moms
5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
(704)752-9514
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EmPower Yoga at Destination Maternity
Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures, beginner movements and techniques
4716 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
(704)552-8190
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Prenatal Belly Dancing at Destination Maternity
Safe, gentle way to get exercise while Mom and expecting. Easy movements provide a fun and healthy way to stay flexible and in shape
4716 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
(704)552-8190
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Pre&Postnatal Moms in Motion at Destination Maternity
This class is designed to strengthen and tone the muscles necessary for an easier labor, delivery, and postpartum experience
4716 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
(704)552-8190
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Belly Guru - Quick Fix Strength
A true test if endurance and strength, for all stages of pregnancy and beyond, this class will get you strong and balanced. Focus on the upper body, hips, and thighs so you can handle those little ones with care.
10844 Providence Road Suite 225 Charlotte, NC 28277
(704)942-1476
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Belly Guru - Yoga Sized
This class is for all levels and trains in the Hatha and Restorative styles. A perfect class to test the waters of yoga, work out some changing emotions, exercise consistently and enable your body and mind to enjoy this pregnancy
10844 Providence Road Suite 225 Charlotte, NC 28277
(704)942-1476
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The Mind Experience
Yoga, Spinning and Pilates classes before birth, during pregnancy, after delivery, always…
13015 Rosedale Hill Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078
(704)875-7711
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