FrequencyThe number of days each week that a pregnant woman can safely exercise depends upon the following: • Her level of fitness • How her pregnancy is progressing • The intensity and type of activity Some women find that they can comfortably exercise daily as long as they modify the intensity, duration, and type of activity as needed to maintain well-being. Three days a week is the minimum needed to achieve benefits and gain improvements in fitness. Reduce exercise frequency if a client shows signs of overtraining (see page 143) or extreme fatigue, and allow for more rest days between exercis