Fit Pregnancy For Dummies (ePub)

Are you intrigued by the idea of working out during pregnancy, but
think it can't be safe? Are you unsure how the words
fit and pregnancy actually make sense in the same
sentence? If so, you've come to the right place. This
easy-to-follow guide shows you how you can be fit and
pregnant, whether you're new to exercise or have been working
out for years, and whether you're in your second week of
pregnancy or your 32nd.

Fit Pregnancy For Dummies is for you if you're
pregnant, if you're thinking about becoming pregnant, and You
want to be as fit and healthy as you can be -- whatever your
current fitness level -- without in any way jeopardizing your
health or the health of your baby. This guide gives you the
straight facts on:

* Staying safe when you exercise

* Developing a plan with your health provider

* Choosing the right equipment

* Modifying your routine for each trimester

* Eating well for nine months and beyond

From yoga and swimming to weight training, aerobics, and much
more, you'll see how to get started with a fun, step-by-step
fitness routine that will make your entire pregnancy easier to
manage. Postpartum expert and prenatal fitness class instructor
Catherine Cram and fitness expert Tere Stouffer Drenth give you the
scoop on the activities that work best for pregnant women and how
to set up a routine that works best for you. You'll
understand how a fit pregnancy helps you with delivery and
postpartum shape-up. Plus, you get expert advice on activities to
avoid, eating well, and staying motivated during and after your
pregnancy, as well as:

* Dressing comfortably for your workout

* Warming up and stretching to increase flexibility and avoid
injury

* Modifying your exercise routine

* Staying fit after giving birth

* Finding the time for exercise and motherhood

Complete with special tips on exercising indoors, staying
motivated, getting your family hooked on fitness, and helping your
child grow up healthy and fit, Fit Pregnancy For Dummies is
the key to exercising safely and staying fit throughout your
pregnancy and beyond!