Fitness basics
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Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy?
Appropriate pregnancy weight gain is crucial for your baby's health. Know how much to gain and how to make smart choices.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?
Know how COVID-19 might affect pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. And get the facts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Natural movement: Going back to basics
Adding play and exploration into your fitness plan can help you move more efficiently and stay engaged.
Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Determine your fitness level with this simple fitness assessment.
Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather
Use these tips to avoid problems when exercising outdoors in hot weather.
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors
Heart disease and heart attack symptoms may be different in woman than in men. Know the warning signs and learn ways to protect your heart.
Getting in shape after having a baby
A baby can be a great motivator to finally set healthy habits that stick — beginning with exercise. Mayo Clinic experts weigh in.
Fitness: Tips for staying motivated
Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
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