This Mum Moves Active At Home

When choosing a suitable physical activity, it’s crucial to consider your current level of fitness. The UK Chief Medical Officers provide advice tailored for pregnant women. Those who are already active should continue their routines but pay attention to their body’s signals and make necessary adjustments.

Women new to exercise should begin slowly. Postnatal women, depending on their childbirth experience and the results of their 6 – 8 week postnatal check-up, should either resume or start exercising gradually, increasing intensity over at least three months.

We have collaborated with a team of experts to curate a selection of workout content that is suitable for home-based activities. These activities are classified based on their intensity levels – low, moderate, or vigorous – and are recommended for either women who are already active or those new to exercise.

If you’re unsure about the safety of a specific activity for your situation, or if you experience discomfort while participating, consult your healthcare professional before continuing.

Our expert panel, specializing in antenatal and postnatal care, will regularly review and potentially update the information and content on this page. We value user feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with us.

Definitions for reference:

  • Active: Engaging in 150 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity per week.
  • Inactive: Doing less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week.
  • Moderate Intensity Activity: Exercise that increases your breathing rate while still allowing you to hold a conversation.
  • Vigorous Intensity Activity: Exercise that makes you breathless or sweaty, requiring significant effort, leading to rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate.