In a new series of Snapchats, Serena shows off some of her workouts—and they’re probably more intense that what most people do without a baby in their belly. In one video, Serena can be seen repeatedly bouncing a heavymedicine ball onto the ground. In another, she does something she dubbed “the turtle,” which involves pushing a sled across a gym floor.
Despite what people used to think, working out during pregnancy is now generally considered safe, and even good for you, as long as you have no complications.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued guidelines in 2016 that state that exercising during pregnancy is encouraged. They also list out several forms of exercise like walking, swimming, stationary biking, and modified versions of yoga and pilates as good options. ACOG also says that, if you were a runner before you got pregnant, you’re fine to keep on running. That seems to be the advice for pretty much everything—you can keep up your pre-pregnancy routine, as long as there's no complications. The only things ACOG advise against are contact sports and activities with a high risk of falling.
“Whether or not we're talking about Olympic or elite athletes or the average pregnant woman, all women should avoid any exercise that has an increased risk of falling or abdominal injury,” says women’s health expert Jennifer Wider, M.D. “And everyone should check in with a health professional.”
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