Pilates: Toddler
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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. ...
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...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2010
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I am a runner, and ran about 3 miles 4 times per week before my pregnancy, however, in the late stages I am realizing that running is not an option for me. What exerc...
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- I did swimming, and took an "Athletic Training" class at 24Hr Fitness. Maybe you have a gym with a similar class. I loved this class b/c it focused on core muscle ba...
- Pilates, yoga and swimming. Congratulations to you, and enjoy your new baby!
- I had to stop running at about 7 months because I carried my son so far in front of me, I couldn't keep my balance well enough. Previous to that I had started deep wa...
Exercise and Pregnancy
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on March 21, 2012
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I won't know for sure till I wake tomorrow, but I think I am pregnant (I had a terrible back ache last Sunday, with cramps on Monday but I never got my period. I had d...
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- VERY slim chance you caused your first miscarriage. Miscarriage is almost always the body's way of saying there was something wrong with the pregnancy. Obviously t...
- I always worked out BEFORE I got pregnant, so I worked out my WHOLE pregnancy kickboxing/cardio classes... Until 8 months... I never had an issue... Only stopped becau...
- I was still kickboxing (the class @ 24hr fitness) until the 6th month or so of my first pregnancy. I didn't do abs after they told me I wasn't supposed to lay on my b...
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 Diet...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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I am looking to keep my weight gain at 20-25lbs this pregnancy but also feel sick if i dont eat often or nutritiously Did anybody have good success with a diet that I ...
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- Lots of good suggestions here. The other thing I will suggest is continuing to work out at as much as, or the same intensity as you did pre-preg. I'm 34 weeks with my...
- I don't think dieting while pregnant is ever a good idea, but I totally understand wanting to keep the weight gain to a minimum. The best thing would be to eat healthy...
- Go to Weight Watchers online and use their guidelines for pregnant diet. Eat a lot of fresh raw veg. and salads and low fat foods. Watch carbs and walk every evening a...
Working Out During Pregnancy
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on January 8, 2011
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Hello mamas,
I have a question about working out during pregnancy. I already have 3 kids and never worked out when I was pregnant before. I have been working out fo...
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- Weight training is fine as long as you don't overdo it. Most exercises that aren't high impact are good as long as you don't over do it. Talk with your doctor about ...
- I walked a lot when I was pregnant. I walked in from the parking lot and back in the evening and on break 3x a day, I walked around the parking lot. At 7 months it w...
- I am 21 weeks pregnant and still working out everyday. I do what I have done before. What I did change is when I do weight lifting is I elevate my bench so it is not...
Weight and Pregnancy
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on June 4, 2009
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Hi everyone,
After lots of wonderful advice from so many on this site, my husband and I have decided to try to get pregnant with our third baby! My only concern is...
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- Yes, start now. My advice on stress eating is to look at the psychology of food and your relationship with it. You know you stress eat so you're there, but controlling...
- Hi N., Try a Slow Flow Yoga Class at the Center for Yoga in Birmingham -- be prepared to sweat = ) Bring a towel and water and try to go 3-4 times/week if possible....
- N., I reccommend that you try to lose the weight and start an exercise program before you start trying. Get your body used to it and once you've lost the weight yo...
Exercise / Weight Loss During Pregnancy
Asked by T.R. from New York
on February 10, 2008
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I recently joined Curves and then found out we are pregnant with our third child. I was in the process of losing the last 20 lbs from my last pregnancy and would like...
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- First check with your dr to make sure it's safe for you to be exercising. I know that walking is the safest and great way for both you and your unborn baby. Asd your d...
- Hi!!! I went to the gym throughout my pregnanacy. I belong to Lucille Roberts. The trainers have knowledge about exercising during pregnancy. I wore a heart monito...
- You should not exercise more than you did before pregnancy but walking is great if you weren't doing anything. So is swimming. Don't try to loose any weight. If you ea...
