BLACK : THE HEALTH MAGAZINE Vol3 | Page 21

R egardless of your experience level, all pregnant women should avoid cardio that puts them at risk for a major collision or fall, such as horseback riding, skiing, biking and contact sports. Be extra careful about activities that require plenty of balance and coordination like step aerobics; as your belly grows, it throws off your center of gravity, making you more prone to spills. References: Exercise During Pregnancy: Myth vs. Fact. (n.d.). Retrieved from http:// www.webmd.com/baby/ feat