Activities such as weight training were considered out of the question during pregnancy not so long ago, as women were advised to avoid all forms of strenuous physical activity. Now, however, we know that there are many advantages to staying active during your pregnancy. It is advisable that you speak to your physician before embarking on any form of exercise routine and that you avoid an excessive number of workouts so that you don't end up overdoing it and causing yourself injury, especially in the abdominal area, there are still plenty of options that will provide you with lots of benefits.