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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. ...
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...
Pregnancy Exercise Videos
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on November 1, 2007
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I am 12 weeks pregnant with my second child and as daylight savings time starts this weekend, I can no longer walk for exercise in the evenings. I do not get home fro...
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- Im sorry I have no suggestions for you but you mentioned that you gained 60 pounds with your first one and I did as well. I am trying to lose the weight still after a ...
- Invest in a treadmill. You will LOVE having it at home. Also if you have been lifting weights continue doing this. I used a heart rate monitor when I exercised when...
- If you have comcast cable tv, there is an exercise on demand option that has (or at least did the last I checked) prenatal workouts available. Otherwise, I recommend ...
Need Simple Exercise Equipment During Pregnancy!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 2, 2008
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I am only a few weeks pregnant , yay! (Keep fingers crossed!!!). I wanted to know if you ladies have used a simple exercise technic or equipment at home that really w...
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- My secret is taking my 2 y.o. to the park. I pull him in his wagon there and back so my arms get a mild work out. I do lunges as I push him on the swings, and step u...
- A., The butt and thigh master are GREAT! Also, try the Leslie Sansone in home walking tapes. You can also get one of those bicycle / pedal things that old people ...
- I know this is a couple of weeks late but I wanted to let you know of a great program for pre and post natal moms looking to get/stay in shape and get support from oth...
Yoga or Something Else?
Asked by M.V. from Los Angeles
on October 20, 2007
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I am a SAHM & am wanting to find a good dvd for at home yoga or pilates. My goal is to get back in shape after my son is born(any day at this piont). I've looked at Ta...
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- Hi M., I would actually get one of each :) The pilates will help stretch and lengthen your body and help tone you back into your old shape. The yoga tape will ene...
- check out restore the core. It's a class, also available on DVD that focuses on rebuilding the strength in your core (abdominals and pelvic floor) exactly what you'll ...
- Why don't you do both? Alternate days. M W F yoga and T TH pilates. I don't have any suggestions on any videos. Maybe try going on Amazon.com and check the reviews.
Any Tips to Relieve Bad Sciatica Pain in Late Pregnancy?
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on August 11, 2009
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Ladies - I'm dying. I have sciatica pain shooting down my left leg... it was manageable for a few weeks and now I've crossed into major pain territory. I have a little...
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- OK, I have a really bizarre solution. I have had horrible sciatica since I broke my back in highschool. A few months ago, my chiropractor did a simple thing that my ...
- Find a GREAT chiropractor that works with pregnant Momma's. You won't regret it!! Congrats! M.
- I would recommend a chiropractor. Not sure where you live, but I saw and continue to see Dr. Cherie Smith in Encinitas at Back to Balance Family Chiropractic. ###-###-...
First-Time Pregnancy: Need Tips and Advice
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on March 2, 2008
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Hi Everyone -
I am pregnant for the first time and am almost 12 weeks along. I have found a doctor that I am very happy with, as well as baby books for me and my ...
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- Hi A.--I'm in the same hood and expecting my first in August. I'm starting maternity wise with Target as they're reasonable with cost and have some mix and match you ...
- Congratulations A.! How wonderful for you! I hope you are feeling well at this point, you did not quite mention that? What a terrific time for you to hit your secon...
- We too were first time pregnant parents in Chicago...My husband and I took the "expectant parents" class at the hospital (Northwestern Memorial), and that was great fo...
Suggestions for Prenatal Exercise
Asked by A.B. from Spartanburg
on July 14, 2009
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I am newly pregnant (5 weeks) and am interested in staying healthy and "fit" during my pregnancy. I have read some information online about prenatal pilates among othe...
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- Good Morning A.! In regards to your comment on staying healthy whil you are pregnant. I am in a business that have garments that support pregnant mothers duing and aft...
- I know that Denise Austin has a prenatal exercise DVD and she is usually good. I also would highly recommend a water aerobics class. In Augusta, GA a local gym (Heal...
- If you subscribe to Netflix you can rent a couple of those and find out which one you like. I did that, but still never found the time to actually work out during my s...
Exercise After C-section
Asked by L.W. from San Diego
on March 29, 2008
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How long after a C-section would I be able to continue my pre-pregnancy workouts? This would include pilates, jogging, and weights along with ab work. I've starting ...
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- I would wait at least 6-8 weeks to let your body heal from the trauma of pregnancy, birth, and your c-section. Right now all of your organs that got pushed around to...
- My doctor told me I was looking at 6 to 8 weeks. Your stomach muscles are still separated, so you don't want to build them until they come back together.
- Cramps are a bad sign, get medical advice and stop when you experience pain! This aside... Pilates, you can start now so long as it s transversus work not rectus. ...
Any Good Excercise DVD?
Asked by T.K. from Los Angeles
on June 16, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
Has anyone tried any great workout dvd? If so can you please recommed me some, I have a treadmill and I just started working out for 30 min a day ( Br...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE "The 30 day Shred" exercise dvd by Jillian Michaels (She's the tough fitness instructor for the hit TV show THE BIGGEST LOSER" It's short and sweet a...
- I know you are looking for a DVD, so this may not be doable for you but I thought I would let you know about a class we just started taking in Encinitas. Boogie Boxin...
- If were working out before I would recommend anything by Jillian Michaels. It's tough though and she does a lot of jumping which if your pelvic floor isn't strong enou...
