| Exercise during pregnancy increases lung capacity, | | | | bike shorts would suffice. The kind of exercise chosen |
| improves circulation, and eases back pain from added | | | | is also vital in deciding appropriate clothing. For a low |
| weight. Regular exercise helps prepare the body for | | | | impact exercise like yoga, a jog bra would be just right. |
| labor and delivery, and enables to restore form quickly | | | | However, for a higher impact exercise, more |
| after childbirth. This brings in the need for a special line | | | | supportive clothing is essential. The type of fabric is |
| of maternity workout clothes. | | | | equally important. Blends that are absorbent and |
| Maternity workout clothing should be cool and | | | | stretchy are preferred. |
| non-restrictive, and they should also firmly support the | | | | Women have a wide selection of maternity workout |
| growing stomach and breasts, and over-strained | | | | clothes, from tights, maternity shirts, maternity running |
| backs and legs bearing the increased weight. Women | | | | wear, maternity leotards and maternity padded bike |
| experience a change in breast size during and post | | | | shorts. There is also special line of maternity tennis |
| pregnancy. A comfortable bra is designed to offer | | | | wear, so that this activity is not hampered due to |
| choices for low, mid and high impact activities. Having | | | | pregnancy. |
| the right amount of support makes an enormous | | | | Swimming is a good exercise during pregnancy. |
| difference in comfort level while working out, | | | | Maternity swimwear offers various options for support |
| regardless of what activities are chosen. While | | | | and style. Some styles are designed for pools and will |
| exercising, shoulder straps often dig in and chafe skin. | | | | be supportive in water fitness classes, or mother and |
| Sports Bra is designed to ease shoulder pressure and | | | | baby swimming sessions. Nursing swimsuits are |
| minimize the discomfort of strap dig-in, the extra soft | | | | functional, comfortable, and available in attractive colors |
| cushioned straps relieve shoulder pressure. | | | | and designs. |
| It is important to consider certain factors before buying | | | | Women are aware of the benefits of exercising |
| workout clothing. Climate is of prime importance. In | | | | throughout pregnancy, with the doctor's approval. The |
| cooler climates, long sleeves, leggings and a light jacket | | | | options in workout clothes, gives the expecting mother, |
| would be ideal. In warmer climates, short leotards, or | | | | a chance of being fashionable and comfortable. |