June 7, 2021

1. During the first trimester, you should be able to continue most of your normal, preferred activities at the duration and intensity as before becoming pregnant.

2. You should always honor how you're feeling, and if anything starts to feel uncomfortable or brings concern, we'll help you find alternatives quickly - whether that be mode, impact, duration, or intensity. While your pregnancy may not be public news yet, it's helpful to let your fitness instructor know so that they can work with you on appropriate modifications.

3. Remember, the decade's-past heart rate recommendations for exercising during pregnancy have been discarded. Instead, let's use the talk test to determine exertion. We encourage you to stay away from breathlessness, especially the first 12 weeks as the fetus is developing and you may be experiencing extreme fatigue.