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Pilates & Yoga During Pregnancy???
Asked by T.B. from Charlotte
on January 16, 2008
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Hey just wondering if anyone knew anything about Yoga & Pilates during pregnnancy. I just started both about a month ago @ my local gym Neither class is prenatel & the...
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- Yoga is fabulous for pregnancy and I'm sure pilates is great as well. When I was pregnant I bought a yoga for pregnancy dvd and did it at home everyday as well as tre...
- Rule of thumb is to not start something new during pregnancy. If you had been doing pilates and yoga before your pregnancy then you would have a base level of fitness ...
- Gaiam makes a great prenatal yoga DVD. It has modifications for stages of pregnancy, and would give you an idea of what to do/what not to do in your class. Hope this ...
Does Pilates Really Work?
Asked by E.F. from Chicago
on March 12, 2007
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Has Pilates helped any other moms out there tone up and lose the belly fat? If so, can anyone recommend any Pilates studios (or class offereings) in Chicago? Or do the...
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- First of all there is no such thing as spot reduction. The first place you gain weight is the last place you will lose it. As far as losing your pregnancy weight, th...
- YES, YES, YES!!! I have done Pilates for about a year and my husband has for about 2 or so and it is amazing for your core (abs, butt, etc..). I am currently pregnan...
- I know that feeling. I did prenatal Pilates at Frog Temple in Bucktown and I really enjoyed the classes (I finally gave them up at 37 weeks). I got the Windsor Pilat...
Pilates Class in Macomb Twp
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on September 8, 2008
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I am looking for a pilates class in or close to macomb twp. I just got the okay to start working out again after my pregnancy. I want to work with a trainer to keep m...
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- I heard that the "Yoga Studio" on Van Dyke in Shelby Twp has Pilates classes.
- S.~Xtreme Fitness at I-94 and Hall Rd. (next to Walmart) has pilates starting next week. Call them to inquire about the classes ###-###-####.
- I would check out the Macomb Township Rec Center. They offer a wide variety of exercise classes and have child care while you work out. I have taken Aerobic classes th...
Yoga, Pilates, and Cycling
Asked by K.E. from Los Angeles
on May 19, 2009
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DH and I have just started Trying to conceive this month for our first! So excited!! I participate in a power yoga and a pilates class one time each a week as well as ...
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- If you have no problems conceiving (you'll find that out over the next while) no problem doing everything that you normally do - given your Dr. says it's ok. If you...
- Hi K.. I teach poweryoga, and I'm pregnant for the 2nd time, so I thought I'd weigh in. I think it's really fine for you to continue everything you're doing for now. W...
- Hi K., Talk to you power yoga teacher -- there may be concern about how heated up you get (you don't want to get overheated while pregnant), and my power yoga teac...
Pilates DVD Recommendations
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on January 24, 2008
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Got a question for everyone here. I am going to be taking up pilates as recommended by my midwife. TMI reason....after having 2 children, both of which I ended up with...
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- Hi K., I don't know of any specific Pilates DVDs, but I have an awesome Yoga video that you can buy at Target. It's by Lamaze, Yoga for Your Pregnancy. It has a brown...
- I am a certified Pilates instructor. The reason why your midwife recommended Pilates is that when done correctly the PC and transverse abdominal muscles are engaged. I...
- There are actually alot of exercise dvd's out that you can do while you are pregnant. One is Pilates During Pregnancy, you can find it one Amazon.com for about $20. ...
Seeking Pilates Class in North Dallas
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on October 14, 2009
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I heard that pilates will help tone the stomach and elimate back pain after childbirth, and would like recommendations for a pilates class in the North Dallas or Richa...
Fitness During Pregnancy
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on May 10, 2010
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Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just...
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- I believe so. You can certainly do low impact aerobics and cardio (walking) which will improve your fitness and endurance!
- Hi G.! I'm pregnant with my second, and currently in the process of getting in better shape also! So far my "exercise" is playing at the park and climbing with my ...
- FYI: I found the more active I was in terms of fitness & muscle tone, the easier my births were, too!
Pregnancy and Fitness, What Did You Ladies Do?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on July 18, 2011
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I recently lost 25 lbs and had 20 more to go when i found out i was pregnant about a week ago. I had undertaken a year long journey to work out every day for at least ...
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- Dear A. - Good for you for wanting to continue staying fit! I cringe when I hear people assume that just bc they're pregnant, they're going to get all fat and out...
- I ran daily before I got pregnant and my doctor had advised me that it was safe to continue running as long as I felt balanced (until my belly popped) then he recommen...
- Talk to your OB but unless you are high risk, you can generally do Everything you were before getting prego and at the same intensity- exceptions would be sprinting an...
Fitness
Asked by R.D. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2007
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I need some advice on how to lose my baby fat after a c-section. Lately I haven't had the motivation. After dealing with my 13-month old son I'm tired and burnt out. D...
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- R., In a few weeks there classes for Stroller Strides will begin. It's a fitness based program that you can do with your son and meet other moms who are going thro...
- Hi R., I would love to help you get back on track. I been there, done that and know what you are going though. I would like to offer you a free nutrition and li...
- I gained a lot of weight with my pregnancy - I quit weighing in after 240... anyway - some things may help... Isagenix helped me a bit - I did it a few times... but u...
Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
