exercise during pregnancy

  • Workouts and the Elite Pregnant Athlete

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    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I wanted to know if it is safe to use the Elliptical Machine without the arm handles at the gym.

  • Losing Weight While Pregnant

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    Hi,
    My name is India,and I was already overweight when I became pregnant. I weighed around 185 or so,and I'm only 5'3.

    Now I'm 6 months pregnant, I weigh 195 and I would like to start loosing weight now, nothing that would harm my baby of course. I started walking on my treadmill. I wanted to try to do this twice a day, 45 minutes both times. Is this ok?

  • Third Trimester Fitness and the Elliptical Machine

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    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Is it safe to use an elliptical machine during the third trimester? How long should the workouts be?

  • The Elite Athlete in the Third Trimester

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am now 29 weeks pregnant. I just wanted to know if it is safe to use the elliptical machine without the arm handles at the gym. Before I got pregnant I would stay on it for 2 hours / 13 miles. I do at least an hour now at the low intense level.

    I have asked 3 doctors at the practice during my appointments and everyone has a different answer. I don't know what I should do, and going to the gym makes me feel better and have been going everyday for 10 years. Is it safe?

    Thank You,
    Kat

  • Is "Walking Away the Pounds" Safe during Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I have started a "Walk Away the Pounds" exercise video that is a moderate walking exercise program that doesn't really include anything strenuous. You just walk a mile in 20 minutes. I haven't really done any exercise since college about 6 years ago. I have had two easy successful pregnancies since then and I am pregnant with my third. I am in my first trimester still and want to know if it is okay to do this video once or twice a week?

  • Can I Finish the Slo-Pitch Season?

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    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am in my 6th week of pregnancy and I am wondering if it is ok to continue to play competitive mixed slo-pitch (I've been playing since 1997)? My doctor says it's not a concern in my first trimester. My league finishes in the end of August but tournaments sometimes go into September or October, depending on the weather.

  • Restarting Tai-Bo Program During Pregnancy

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    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I've seen many questions and answers about Kickboxing, but nothing specifically about Tai-Bo (you know, the one with Billy Blanks). I have done Tai-Bo off and on for 5 years and I'd say I'm moderately active. Would it be OK to start up my Tai-Bo program now at 4 months as long as I watch heart rate, temperature and drink plenty of water?

    Thanks!

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • Newly Pregnant; Can I Run This Marathon?

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    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 4/5 weeks pregnant and I'm already registered for a 4 mile run this Saturday morning. I have been running the past 8 months. Wanted some advise about the run this Saturday morning and continuing running while pregnant.

    Any and all advise would be appreciated.

  • Running a Marathon?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I have been training for the NYC marathon and have completed two marathon's in the past 10 months. I am not a competitive runner, but enjoy marathon running and finished both marathon's in just under 5 hours. I just found out that I am pregnant and will be 6 weeks pregnant during the upcoming run. Both my primary care and OB/GYN had no objections. Both also advised that I be careful not to dehydrate.

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • What Does "Not Exhaust" Myself Mean?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. My name is Amy and I am 5-weeks pregnant. My doctor told me not to exhaust myself. What exactly does this mean? I like to run every morning before my college classes. Should I stop running or what? Also what kind of exercises should I stay away from?

  • Exercise How to: Bicep Curl

    Can you exercise during pregnancy? Build muscle? Sure! Exercise will make you feel better and labor easier. So do the exercises -- (correct body dynamics below, watch your temp (in a way you never imagined), drink water and more water throughout and stop just shy of hitting the floor...

  • What Precautions to Continue Kickboxing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I do kickboxing and have done so off and on for approximately 9 years. I stopped during my first pregnancy which resulted in a cesarean 4 years ago.

    I am now 11 weeks pregnant and continue to kickbox on a one-to-one basis at a lower intensity.

    My concern is as I get into my pregnancy and continue to engage in kickboxing how it will impinge on my existing c-section scar and what precautions I would need to take?

  • Fertility and Working Out

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am planning to have my second baby. I conceived in April and had a miscarriage in 10 weeks. I have passed 6 weeks from the womb wash. Is it ok to join a gym and work out for 3 times a week. I mainly concentrate on the treadmill, crosstrainer and the rowing machine.

    I am a full time mum and I feel very bored at home. I need to build my self esteem. Can you also recommend anything else for fitness other than joining the gym.

    Thanks,
    Sujani

  • Does Fitness During Pregnancy Help Later?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm 2½ months pregnant and I do the curves exercise. I was wondering if after the baby is born if it would be better for me to try the beach body, slim in 6. Does it work better? Will I see faster results?

  • What is a good fitness program for pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about 10 weeks pregnant and I would like a good exercise program to keep in shaped but not so intense to hurt the baby. Could you help me please?

  • Exercise How to: Crunches for Pregnant Crunchers

    Can you exercise during pregnancy? Build muscle? Sure! Exercise will make you feel better and labor easier. So do the exercises -- (correct body dynamics below, watch your temp (in a way you never imagined), drink water and more water throughout and stop just shy of hitting the floor...

  • Can I Continue Kickboxing Through Pregnancy?

    I have been doing aerobics and kickboxing for several years. I am wanting to get pregnant and would like to continue kickboxing and aerobics for as long as possible. At what point do you think I should stop?

  • Pilates Through Pregnancy

    Pilates is a safe and effective approach to exercise for pregnant women to assist with breathing, body alignment and to recover body shape and tone after birth.

    Pilates focuses on breathing, which primarily helps activate the transversus abdominus.

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