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  • Exercise Tip: Leaning Squats with an Exercise Ball

    Are you pregnant? Does your lower back hurt? Exercise ball are perfect for you! Here's how to do them.

  • Exercise Tip: Crunches for Pregnant Gals

    Exercises performed on a large ball enhance core muscle activation while crunching against an exercise ball helps support your back. The result? A safer and more effective exercise session.

  • Exercise Tip: Bicep Curls Help You Get Ready for Baby

    Pumping weights, even during pregnancy, does your body good. You'll appreciate those benefits long after your baby's moved from your womb to the outside world.

  • Mindful Eating Through the Holidays

    With the holidays upon us, we're challenged with temptation at every turn. Learn how changing your attitude about nourishing the incredible machine that is your body is key to maintaining a happy and balanced approach this season and beyond.

  • Old Wives' Tales of Pregnancy Exercise

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,

    I have several questions about types of exercises can be safely done on an exercise ball in pregnancy.

    Is it safe to put my tummy on the big ball to do exercises during the 1st Trimester?

    I understand side crunches can be done on big ball during pregnancy. How about twisting of spine with legs on the ball (knees bent) while lying on a mat?

  • Can I Continue Teaching High Impact Classes During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    I have just recently found out that I am pregnant. It is unexpected and not planned however until I make my mind up I am treating this as if I will go through with the pregnancy. I think I'm about 6-8 weeks.

  • How Will Pregnancy Affect Workout Routine for Sychronized Swimmer?

    QUESTION

    I'm a competitive synchronized swimming coach and I found out today that one of the elite athletes I coach is 12 weeks pregnant. She's 20 years old, has always been diagnosed as somewhat underweight and under-muscled, and says she intends to continue university and her training.

    Luckily her family will support her in this, and she will be able to keep her scholarship if she continues training, even if she misses a few minor competitions.

  • Can I Teach Aqua Boot Camp Through My Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 5 weeks pregnant and teach an Aqua Boot Camp class three mornings a week for an hour. The class includes 5-7 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of hi/low intensity exercises, 3-5 minutes of abs, and 10 minutes of cool-down/stretching. We burn about 700 calories during the class.

    I drink water throughout class and am able talk throughout the class. Is it safe to continue teaching and is there a time during the pregnancy that I will have to decrease my intensity level?

    Thanks for your help!

  • First Trimester Elliptical

    QUESTION

    I am six weeks pregnant. I want to exercise, and I have an elliptical machine. Is it safe to use the elliptical during your first trimester?

  • Exercising on the Elliptical Machine During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Is it safe to use an elliptical machine during the third trimester. If so, how long can I spend on it?

  • Exercise Tip: Leaning Squats with an Exercise Ball

    Are you pregnant? Does your lower back hurt? Exercise ball are perfect for you! Here's how to do them.

  • Safe Exercise during a Multiple Pregnancy

    You have been told that you are expecting multiples and that you will need to gain more weight, eat more calories, and possibly expect greater pregnancy symptoms. So, how does this affect your exercise routine?

  • Can I Teach Aqua Boot Camp Through My Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 5 weeks pregnant and teach an Aqua Boot Camp class three mornings a week for an hour. The class includes 5-7 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of hi/low intensity exercises, 3-5 minutes of abs, and 10 minutes of cool-down/stretching. We burn about 700 calories during the class.

    I drink water throughout class and am able talk throughout the class. Is it safe to continue teaching and is there a time during the pregnancy that I will have to decrease my intensity level?

    Thanks for your help!

  • Newly Pregnant and New Fitness Routine

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am overweight and I started a fitness routine a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant. I have heard people say you can continue a fitness routine that your body was use to. My body wasn't use to any exercise!

    Can I continue working out or do I need to take it easy? I am really concerned about gaining more weight, and want to get my body in better shape.

  • How Will Pregnancy Affect Workout Routine for Sychronized Swimmer?

    QUESTION

    I'm a competitive synchronized swimming coach and I found out today that one of the elite athletes I coach is 12 weeks pregnant. She's 20 years old, has always been diagnosed as somewhat underweight and under-muscled, and says she intends to continue university and her training.

    Luckily her family will support her in this, and she will be able to keep her scholarship if she continues training, even if she misses a few minor competitions.

  • Exercise During High Risk Pregnancy

    If your physician is comfortable with your continued bowling (you are acclimated to the activity) and believes you are physically able to workout, there should be no problem.

  • Can I Continue Teaching High Impact Classes During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    I have just recently found out that I am pregnant. It is unexpected and not planned however until I make my mind up I am treating this as if I will go through with the pregnancy. I think I'm about 6-8 weeks.

  • Lotte Berk During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I'm 4 weeks pregnant and was wondering if I can continue to do my Lotte Berk and Bar Method workouts through out my pregnancy? I also do Walk Away the Pounds, Pilates, yoga, and my stationary bike. Are these still safe for me to do?

  • Old Wives' Tales of Pregnancy Exercise

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,

    I have several questions about types of exercises can be safely done on an exercise ball in pregnancy.

    Is it safe to put my tummy on the big ball to do exercises during the 1st Trimester?

    I understand side crunches can be done on big ball during pregnancy. How about twisting of spine with legs on the ball (knees bent) while lying on a mat?

  • Can I Run Track While Pregnant?

    I'm 5-weeks pregnant and I run track. Will it harm my baby if I continue to practice 5 days a week?