11 Doctor-Approved Pregnancy Exercises Safe for Every Trimester

Conclusion: Keep moving, listen to your body, and ask your care team

Regular, doctor-approved movement during pregnancy supports physical strength, emotional wellbeing and a smoother postpartum recovery for many people. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends about 150 minutes of moderate activity per week for most pregnancies, and the simple "talk test" helps you stay in a safe intensity range. Use the exercises above as a practical toolkit — mixing walking, water activities, gentle strength work and mobility routines to suit how you feel on any given day.