1. Sit less, move more! Break up long periods of sitting.
  2. Do at least 2 ½ hours of moderate or 1 ¼ hours of vigorous physical activity spread throughout the week. Pregnant women should aim to do 2½ hours of moderate-intensity physical activity spread over at least 3 days per week (preferably some activity every day).
  3. For extra health benefits, aim for 5 hours of moderate or 2 ½ hours of vigorous physical activity spread throughout the week. Pregnant women should seek advice from a health care professional if competing in events or if exercising significantly more than Activity Statement 2
  4. Do muscle strengthening activities on at least 2 days each week. Pregnant women may also benefit from doing stretching and pelvic floor muscle training daily.
  5. Doing some physical activity is better than doing none. All pregnant women without serious health conditions should be regularly physically active through a variety of aerobic and resistance activities.

 

Be active safely

  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
  • Use sunscreen and wear a hat outdoors in summer.
  • Use appropriate safety gear, eg, helmets for cycling, buoyancy aids when kayaking and dinghy sailing, life jackets when keel boating and fishing.
  • Drink enough water.

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