Maternity Workout Clothes

Here are some basics for nine months of working out from Babyfit.com:

* 1 pair maternity fitness shorts
* 1 pair maternity yoga pants (long or capri); for yoga or any activity
* 2 really good and supportive bras
* 1 supportive swimsuit for any kind of water workout
* 2 maternity tanks or tees for layering

Remember that your fitness wear should fit comfortably and that waistbands should rest either over or under the belly to minimize unnecessary pressure across the middle.

The following places offer comfortable maternity workout wear for a variety of price ranges:

$ Target (stores & online): Liz Lange designs a wide range of maternity clothing for Target, including active wear (tees, sweats, pants and shorts) for exercise and lounging. For a greater selection, visit Target's website.

$$ Gap Maternity (stores & online): Perfect for the pregnant woman, you'll find tanks, tees, hoodies, pants, and sports bras.

$$ FitMaternity.com: This website offers a variety of maternity exercise clothing and accessories. Find styles for yoga, swimming, tennis and general exercise, as well as support belts, briefs, and sports bras for pregnancy and nursing.

$$$ PrenatalCradle.com: These support belts and braces can help alleviate back and joint pain during pregnancy.

$$$ Motherhood Maternity (stores & online): You'll find active collections and swimwear in a variety of styles, fabrics and colors.

$$$$ Mimi Maternity (stores & online): Check out their active wear (tees, sweats, pants and leggings) and yoga collection (clothing, props and accessories).

$$$$$ A Pea in the Pod: Get designer maternity active wear and swimwear clothing to suit your style.