{"id":18875,"date":"2022-07-06T11:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T09:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/its-bad-to-ride-on-bike-during-pregnancy-in-the-middle\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:06:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:06:29","slug":"its-bad-to-ride-on-bike-during-pregnancy-in-the-middle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/its-bad-to-ride-on-bike-during-pregnancy-in-the-middle\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it bad to ride a bike during pregnancy? 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This is a common question among moms-to-be who want to stay active and healthy during this important stage of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the benefits and precautions of cycling during pregnancy, giving you valuable information so you can make informed decisions about your physical activity.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Being pregnant requires a good diet, constant care, lots of pampering, a lot of rest and also some exercise, but there are times when we doubt whether it <b>is good to ride a bicycle during pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7ebbac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f7ebbac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I ride a bike if I'm pregnant?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d352e6e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d352e6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is different for each person, since the way you carry out the process depends on your lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Biking during pregnancy can be a safe and beneficial activity if proper precautions are taken. However, it&#8217;s important to understand that not all pregnant women are the same, and every pregnancy is unique.<\/p>\n<p>Sport and moderate aerobic exercise are recommended during these months, since it <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">strengthens the fetus and is good for health<\/span>, but without excesses. <span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">This also involves <\/span>riding a bike<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">  during pregnancy. If you are used to pedaling, relax! <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> Although<\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Before you get on your bike, it&#8217;s crucial to check with your doctor<\/span> to make sure there are no contraindications specific to your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">In general terms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">, riding a bicycle sporadically is recommended for pregnant women<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">only until the fifth or sixth month of gestation<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-514cbe9 elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"514cbe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tBefore getting on the bike, it is crucial that you consult with your doctor to ensure that there are no specific contraindications for your situation and pregnancy.\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c910a88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c910a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From this time period, <b>the belly becomes more voluminous<\/b>, making it more difficult to ride a bike. Not only will it cost you more to maintain your balance on the saddle, but you will require more rest.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, you can enjoy your folding bike <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #808080; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #808080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-10-best-cities-with-bike-lanes-in-spain\/\">rides through quiet areas<\/a><\/span><\/span>, such as a park. Pedaling <b>relaxes, tones and prevents excess weight<\/b> for both mother and baby, as well as improving circulation. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the benefits of riding a bike during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"zqtkkAXKeq\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-folding-bike-for-women-features\/\">Best Folding Bike for Women: Features &amp; Tips<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Best Folding Bike for Women: Features &amp; Tips&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-folding-bike-for-women-features\/embed\/#?secret=u4Pnm9Qe1S#?secret=zqtkkAXKeq\" data-secret=\"zqtkkAXKeq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f878cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f878cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Cycling During Pregnancy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed8ad7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fed8ad7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pedal to a healthy pregnancy! Here are some benefits of riding a bike during this stage:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04ca82e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04ca82e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Improved cardiovascular health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d94564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d94564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we mentioned earlier,<b> hitting the pedals is a great form of cardio exercise during pregnancy<\/b>. It helps improve blood circulation, strengthen the heart, and increase physical endurance. This can be especially beneficial during pregnancy, as the cardiovascular system works harder to provide nutrients to the developing fetus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcef1d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcef1d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. STAY STRONG<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d3fc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5d3fc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pedaling <b>strengthens the muscles in your legs and buttocks,<\/b> which can relieve lower back discomfort (very common in pregnancy) and help you maintain proper posture as your body changes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4150ef7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4150ef7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Weight gain control<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b102d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6b102d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Weight gain is natural during pregnancy, but <b>with the help of a little bicycle you can keep it within healthy ranges as you<\/b>enjoy a walk.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f459457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f459457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Stress reduction<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1a375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a1a375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using the bike on a daily basis, in addition to improving physical health, has very positive and beneficial effects on mental health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/europe\/event\/let-s-get-moving!-100-reasons-to-walk-and-cycle-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies<\/a> support that active mobility not only strengthens your body, but is also a gift to your mind!<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that those bike rides can be a balm for your mental health? We explain it to you: when you exercise, for example, pedaling; <b>Your body releases endorphins, those hormones that make you feel great<\/b>. Plus, increased blood flow and reduced stress are like a comforting hug for your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Just <b>a 30-minute bike ride <span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">a<\/span> day <span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">can improve your overall mood<\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\"> and get deeper, more restful sleep<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">, as well as reducing stress, anxiety, and fatigue. L<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">Physically active people reduce the risk of suffering depression by up to 30%, <\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">did you know this fact?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, all these benefits apply even if you are not pregnant, but they will also come in handy during pregnancy, as it can carry with it an extra emotional and physical burden.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca2735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ca2735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important Precautions Before Biking\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9591c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e9591c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bicicleta-en-el-embarazo-Ossby.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11885\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bicicleta-en-el-embarazo-Ossby.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bicicleta-en-el-embarazo-Ossby-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bicicleta-en-el-embarazo-Ossby-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bicicleta-en-el-embarazo-Ossby-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20709dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20709dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Safety First! Although cycling can have benefits, it is essential to take precautions to ensure the safety of mother and baby. Read carefully:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d62309a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d62309a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Consult your doctor<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34ee93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d34ee93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We repeat it again because it is super important:<span style=\"background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">before you start taking bike rides, <\/span><span style=\"background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style );\"><b>it is vital to talk to your doctor.<\/b><\/span><span style=\"background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji'; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve; font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"> They will be able to provide you with personalized guidance based on your health and pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e903c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e903c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Choose a suitable bike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9065a89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9065a89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Opt for <b>a bike that allows you to maintain an upright and comfortable position. <\/b>Bikes with straight handlebars are usually a good choice. Make sure you feel good and confident on the bike you use.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34de97b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34de97b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Protective equipment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1ec09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff1ec09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>If we always advise the use of the case, when we are pregnant we increase our recommendation even more.<\/b>  Don&#8217;t forget to wear a quality helmet and make sure it&#8217;s snug. And as extra protection, you can consider knee and elbow pads for additional protection.  <\/p>\n<p>Just a small reminder: in Spain the use of helmets for adults is NOT mandatory on URBAN roads. It is always mandatory for children under 16 and for intercity journeys.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db9a2f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db9a2f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Safe surfaces and roads<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14017e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14017e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose well-paved and marked paths or streets to minimize the risk of falls.<b>  Avoid uneven terrain, streets with a lot of traffic or in poor condition.<\/b>  If your city has bike lanes or bike lanes, these will be ideal for your journeys.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa2e134 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa2e134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Hydration and sun protection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e83bfc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e83bfc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Bring some water with you to stay hydrated<\/b> (and some fruit or healthy snack in case you get the bug).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Good <\/span><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style );\"><b>high-factor sun protection<\/b><\/span><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">  It is also highly recommended, not only in summer. The sun&#8217;s rays and UVA are always there.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424f11e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"424f11e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Listen to your body<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad645a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad645a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although it sounds a bit <i>hippie<\/i>, it is very important to be aware of your body and how you feel. Nature is wise, and your body will give you cues about what is comfortable and safe. For example, <b>if you feel fatigue, dizziness or discomfort, it is essential to stop immediately<\/b>, rest and, if necessary, call your trusted person or ask for help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d1b07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d1b07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you can see, there are numerous benefits of riding during pregnancy, but you should always <b>do it with caution<\/b> and without <i>sprinting<\/i>.  <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">The cardiovascular benefits, muscle strengthening and stress reduction are just some of the positive aspects that this activity can bring to future mothers. 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