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Welcome to our "Ask the Fitness Expert" section!

Now is your opportunity to ask our fitness expert about your exercise routine and nutrition concerns, what you can do to get prepared for labor, all the "what if...," "what should I..." type questions or whatever is on your mind about creating a healthier lifestyle for yourself and for your family. You'll get real and honest answers.

We'll post links to questions and answers on this page so you can see what she's been asked already. Please take a moment to read through what we have first before e-mailing. If your question isn't answered, click on the button below to submit an e-mail. We can't guarantee that she'll answer your particular question, however, she'll do her best! Please see our disclaimer below.

Current Questions and Answers

If you don't see your question below yet, please be patient! Bookmark this page and come back to read what's been answered! If you send an e-mail to our ultrasound expert, please try to tell us which category your question goes under. Answers will be sent via e-mail and be posted at a later date on this page. Questions and answers are always pending.

General fitness questions
 



Most frequently asked questions:
   Getting started with kickboxing
   Home fitness workout plan
   On synthroid; can I still lose weight?
Fitness While Trying to Conceive
 




Most frequently asked questions:
   Does heavy lifting harm?
   Fertility and working Out
   Gaining weight before conception
Fitness While Pregnant
 




Most frequently asked questions:
   Is pop better than nothing?
   Anything to alleviate morning sickness?
   Are workouts on a big ball okay?
Getting in Shape After the Birth
 



Most frequently asked questions:
   Can I get rid of this "mother's apron"?
   Can I Continue going to the gym?
   Abs need help after C-secs
Fitness While Breastfeeding
 



Most frequently asked questions:
   Making sex comfortable during breastfeeding
   How many calories does breastfeeding burn?
Family Fitness
 



Most frequently asked questions:
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Articles and transcripts by our expert
 






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More information about our fitness expert:

Alexandra AllredAlexandra Allred is a former member of the US Women's Bobsled team, is an accomplished martial artist, and continues to teach kickboxing while juggling her career as a full-time writer and mother of three. She has interviewed hundreds of athletes, models, actresses, trainers, doctors, and health/fitness experts as she sought to find answers to her own questions about working out while pregnant, arranging breast-feeding around a training schedule, diet when pregnant and breastfeeding, and encouraging her whole family.

Alex is the author of ten books, including Atta Girl! A Celebration of Women in Sports and Entering the Mother Zone: Balancing Self, Health & Family. We're excited to have her on board!
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