first check with your physician and make sure it's safe for you to exercise as some pre-exhisting conditions might prohibit you from exercising during your pregnancy. after you've received your physicians ok heres some low impact activities that you might enjoy. 1. walking: easy to do and you control how rigorous it is. click on the link pasted and and it will take you to an article that maps out exactly how to safely start a walking program <link> 2. water aerobics: many health and swim clubs offer these classes and since your performing the exercises in the water there is very little stress on the body. i know in my area a couple of facilities offer aqua aerobics specifically for expectant mothers. if you want some more info click on the hyperlink below to find out more <link> 3. yoga. however due to the high heat any class labeled bikram or hot should be avoided. also avoid poses that really work the abdominal muscles after the first trimester. in the link pasted below you'll find some great info on yoga and pregnancy <link> also be sure to visit webmds pregnancy center at <link> theres tons of great info and a discussion community you could join. while i've listed a few alternatives here i'm sure the members there definitely have some good alternatives to offer. whatever you decide on the key is to start slowly and gradually increase your duration and intensity. remember how much and how hard you work really depends on what your goals are. one of the things i find so interesting about exercise is not how much you have to do but how little you have to do to receive some sort of benefit.
what are some gentle safe and not to rigorous exercises you can do as a woman trying to conceive?