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	By Catherine Cram, M.S. Postpartum Fitness Expert Exercise Physiologist

It should be fine to continue salsa dancing as long as you keep the following points in mind:

Don't exercise at a level that makes you feel out of breath, dizzy or extremely fatigued. You shouldn't exceed a level that feels moderate to somewhat hard (you should be able to talk while doing the activity without gasping).
Drink a lot of water during and after the dancing. Also, make sure you have a medium snack an hour before the activity.
Avoid any sharp, quick movements and turns. Slow down your movements and modify them as needed to feel comfortable. Also, don't do any activity that requires a lot of balance after the first trimester.
Avoid smoky, hot environments, and don't go dancing in places where people are smoking.

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