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Pregnant Workout Exercise DVDs
with influences of pre-natal yoga, tai chi, & more for a safe fit pregnancy that strengthens the back, core, & legs for delivery. |
“Good
nutrition is another crucial step in having a healthy baby. A fit pregnancy takes about 300 extra calories a
day to maintain, and an average sized woman can expect to gain between
25–30 pounds overall. Those extra calories should be nutritious
ones, however, a pregnant woman needs a balanced diet complete with
protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and a minimum of sweets
and fats.”
– Rebecca D. Williams
reports in her article Exercise,
Good Food and Prenatal Care are the Keys.  “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American College of Sports Medicines (CDC–ACSM) have recommended the accumulation of 30 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week.” – R. Artal and M
O’Toole, Guidelines of the American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. “While you may not feel like it, pregnant workouts can help you cope with all stages if pregnancy – form conception to recovering from the birth. Exercise boosts your immune system, and provides the circulation and energy levels needed to help you conceive, enjoy your fit pregnancy and prepare your body for labor... the better your cardiovascular system the more stamina you’ll have for the birth. Improved muscular strength also helps you maintain labor positions such as squatting... Safe pregnancy exercises also help with: constipation, backaches, fatigue, varicose veins, circulation problems.” – By Heather Welford,
Exercise and Fitness
found on www.bbc.co.uk. |
Multi–tasking, get
used to it!
“I thought I was productive before kids, but now I have to even find a way to share my pregnant workout time at home with Jackson Diego.” |
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