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Fit Pregnancy For Dummies
Catherine Cram (Author), Tere Stouffer Drenth (Author)
9780764558290, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 2 July 2004
368 pages
23.4 x 18.8 x 2 cm, 0.558 kg
“…this comprehensive book is for you…all aspects of exercise in pregnancy are covered…” (Health & Fitness, October 2004) “…practical advice on all aspects of pregnancy…” (Yoga & Health, September 2004)
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: 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: 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!
Introduction 1 Part I: Fit Pregnancy: Isn’t That an Oxymoron? 7 Chapter 1: Making Your Pregnancy a Fit Pregnancy 9 Chapter 2: Recognizing the Benefits of a Fit Pregnancy 15 Chapter 3: Designing a Safe Prenatal Fitness Program 23 Chapter 4: Knowing Which Activities Are Best (And Which to Avoid) 39 Part II: Getting Up and Moving: Fit Pregnancy Basics 51 Chapter 5: Never Exercised Before? No Problem! 53 Chapter 6: Exercise for Fitness Buffs and Competitive Athletes 73 Chapter 7: Dressing for Success: Finding Workout Gear 81 Chapter 8: Stretching the Truth: An Honest Look at Stretching 107 Part III: Eating Well for Nine Months — and for Life 119 Chapter 9: Fueling Your Body with the Right Foods 121 Chapter 10: Healthy Weight Gain during Pregnancy 139 Part IV: Fun and Healthy Activities for Pregnancy and Beyond 149 Chapter 11: Balls, Bands, Bars, and Mats: Simple, Inexpensive Workouts 151 Chapter 12: Fitness Walking and Running 179 Chapter 13: Swimming and Water Aerobics 191 Chapter 14: Yoga, Pilates, and Low-Impact Aerobics 207 Chapter 15: A Bicycle Built for Two 219 Chapter 16: Weightlifting and Indoor Machines 231 Chapter 17: Mixing It Up: Combining Different Exercise Routines 247 Part V: The Tenth Month and Later: Staying Fit for Life 259 Chapter 18: Recovering from the Labor Marathon and Getting Up and at ’Em 261 Chapter 19: Finding Time for Fitness and Motherhood 281 Chapter 20: Starting Your Kids Off on the Right Fitness Foot 291 Part VI: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 21: Ten Ideas for Staying Fit without Leaving the House 305 Chapter 22: Ten or So Ways to Get Family and Friends Involved in Your Quest for Fitness 311 Chapter 23: Ten (Plus One) Resources for Pregnancy Workout Gear 315 Index 323
Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
