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  • Workouts and the Elite Pregnant Athlete

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

  • Exercising on the Elliptical Machine During Pregnancy

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    QUESTION

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

  • Exercise After Intrauterine Insemination

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    My husband and I have been trying for 1 1/2; years to conceive and are now under the care of a reproductive endocrinologist. I have been an avid runner and do some moderate weight lifting for about 6 years now. We had the Intrauterine Insemination a little over a week ago and I am dying to work out, but many people have said to just hang tight for a couple of weeks.

    Is this necessary? Will running or lifting some weights have any affect on conception? Please advise...

  • 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?

  • Why Is Exercise Important During Preconception?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    We are planning to conceive. Please tell me if it is safe to do brisk walking? What about dance as I'm fond of dancing? Can do some exercise to keep in shape? What other things we should keep in mind so that I may conceive well in time.

    With regards,
    Pooja

  • Restarting Tai-Bo Program During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    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!

  • Newly Pregnant; Can I Run This Marathon?

    QUESTION

    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.

  • Playing Golf During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Is it ok for my wife to play golf while she is pregnant?

    Are there any specific concerns?

    Chris

  • Give Up Training to Conceive?

    I already have a beautiful 21-month-old girl and we have been trying for our second baby. So far nothing has happened. Could my exercise regime be the cause? To shed baby weight after the last pregnancy I took up exercise. I use the treadmill and weight train more or less 5 times a week and love it as I feel really fit and healthy. Do I have to give up training to conceive?

  • Scuba Diving While Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I'm 6 weeks pregnant. I have been doing power yoga for the last 8 or 9 months. I know there is a question about it, but it talks about heated rooms, which is not my case. Can I go on with my power yoga lessons?

    Also I was just about to start a scuba diving course when I found out I was pregnant, can I do it?Thank you, I will really appreciate your answer for I'm living in a very small island in the Pacific, and I don't have any expert at all to whom I can ask!

    Thank you very much again,

    Soledad

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Is Soccer a Safe Sport During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hi. I just started up another season of soccer and am 5 weeks pregnant. It's a recreational league. What are your thoughts?

    Thanks,
    Ellen

  • 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?

  • Ballet and Modern Dance OK the First Trimester?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am a dancer (ballet and modern dance) and dance teacher. I am supposed to be performing when I will be about 10 weeks pregnant. I have taken the last few weeks off and am getting ready to start working out again.

  • Will it be Harmful to Race During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am a competitive cyclist. Would it be harmful to carry on training during pregnancy with the intention of racing soon after (and perhaps before) giving birth?

    I have been training regularly for 3 years now and before that I used to run long distance so my body is well used to hard sessions.

    Michelle

  • Can I Exercise At 2-Months Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Can I exercise while I am two months pregnant?

  • Give Up Training to Conceive?

    I already have a beautiful 21-month-old girl and we have been trying for our second baby. So far nothing has happened. Could my exercise regime be the cause? To shed baby weight after the last pregnancy I took up exercise. I use the treadmill and weight train more or less 5 times a week and love it as I feel really fit and healthy. Do I have to give up training to conceive?

  • Can I Dance During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am about 4 weeks pregnant and am a Polynesian dancer. I have danced for about 3 years now and we practice or perform at least 1 week, but for the past 2 weeks we have been practicing every day for an upcoming event. My group does a lot of Tahitian dancing, which involves a lot of fast hip motion. Is it still safe for me to do this, or is it too much shaking or stress on the baby? Thanks!

  • Playing Golf During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Is it ok for my wife to play golf while she is pregnant?

    Are there any specific concerns?

    Chris

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