Pilates
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P90 X ??? Stripper Dancing Workout?
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on August 12, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Has anyone tried these? Do you love them, hate them, were they worth the money? I'm trying to find something new for a motivation boost. I've done the gym ...
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- I've taken the chair dance classes and felt they were a great workout. I planning on going back when I have more time in the Fall. I also want to try the pole dance ...
- I haven't tried it, but I do really like Pilates. The key is to get a good instructor. If you get bored easily, my suggestion is to mix it up more. I was doing classes...
- Hi M.: I LOVE LOVE LOVE my P90X! Love it! It is an incredible program and I've gotten several others into the program as well! You have to be dedicated for it to ...
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...
Safe but Good Workout While Pregnant
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 23, 2009
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Hey I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for me with excercise. I just found out I am pregnant and would like to do some yoga or pilates to stay in shape...
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- There's a lady that does yoga at 10 am on kbyu. She often has pregnant girls in her class, so that can be helpful. Be sure not to stretch too far. I also liked pilates...
- With all three of my pregnancies I kept the same workout routine. My doc just told me to keep my heart rate at 120 or below so I do not overheat or take too much oxyge...
- I loved this work out DVD it was a good work out and really helped me listen to my body. Tai Chi For Expecting Mothers Starring: AP Beth Hopkins-Acampora
C-section Recovery Advice
Asked by M.C. from Provo
on March 1, 2008
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I am a runner and am wondering how long it took for some of you to comfortably be able to run and exercise. I also love pilates but don't want to over do it and ruin ...
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- I think every surgery is going to be different, not just every person, so you'll have to listen to your body. I've had two c-sections. They were unbelievably diffe...
- I had a c-section last Auguat and my doc gave me the ok to start exercising again at 4 weeks, but with very strict instructions to keep it light. You really need to l...
- M., I feel like we have a similar story!! I, too, am a runner and pilates lover. Mother of 3. My first was a quick and dirty emergency c-section, and I couldn't ...
Seeking Post-partum Exercise Advice
Asked by E.B. from New York
on March 8, 2009
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I had my 2nd child, via vbac, 3 weeks ago yesterday. Thanks to breastfeeding my newborn and chasing my 2 1/2 yo around all day, I am only 5 lbs away from my pre-pregn...
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- E. - I think walking is also best for at least the next few weeks. It is really easy to rip the connective tissue between your abdominal muscles doing anything stren...
- I had my first child almost a year ago, and i really wanted to loose the weight fast so i turned to a rounded diet and a web side that i was refered to by another moth...
- Hi! Congrats on your beautiful daughters and congrats on feeling like exercising 3 weeks after delivery! With the breastfeeding and healthy eating you'll have no pro...
Belly 1 Year Post-Baby
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2010
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My son is a year old and while I have lost all the baby weight that I gained I still have a flabby belly that just looks... weird. I'm planning on doing pilates to to...
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- its extra skin. When you loose alot of weight really fast (like by giving birth.) you are stuck with stretched out skin. I lost alot of weight before baby (150 pds in ...
- I suggest checking out this site... http://theshapeofamother.com/ Everyone looks different after having a baby and what I have to say is enjoy the beauty of wh...
- Pilates should help pull your muscles back for sure. Some women have more reslient skin than others. It could just be loose skin from stretching during pregnancy. I do...
When Is It OK to Start
Asked by J.T. from Grand Rapids
on November 27, 2007
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I had a c-section (my 2nd) almost 2 weeks ago and am wondering when it is OK for me to seriously start to work out. I gained a lot of weight during this pregnancy due...
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- I would check with your doctor at your 6 week visit. You need time to heal now and bond with your baby. If you are breast feeding, in my experience I lost weight in...
- I would NOT recommend starting the kind of exercises which stress abdominal areas...you may feel fine, but your body and tissues need time to heal completely or you ma...
- I have had 3 sections in my life and the firt one was by far the worst. I tried to do things early and I would hurt in the evening and the night and I couldn't sleep,...
Back to Normal Weight but Not Loosing the Baby Belly
Asked by S.W. from Chicago
on April 13, 2010
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My baby is 5 months old, and I'm close to getting back to my normal weight (4 lbs to go) thanks to breastfeeding and an active 2 year old! However, my belly doesn't se...
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- You most likely have separation (diastasys). You need to strengthen the transverse abdominal muscles, stretch the hamstrings, stretch the chest muscles, and strengthe...
- Hello Since this is my specialty I thought I would chime in. I am a personal trainer and am the only person in the state that is "Tupler Technique" and "Diastasis Reh...
- DIASTASIS RECTI!!! I have the same thing - took me months and months of research and countless posts to various boards to give me something to go on... Finally, my GYN...
Mommy Weightloss
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
My son was born 16 months ago and I am still struggling to lose the baby weight. I am feeling discouraged because I haven't seen much change since he w...
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- Weight Watchers!!!!!!!!!!! I gained 68lbs during pregnancy also due to the fact that had a condition which caused me to be on bed rest for 6months of my pregnancy. A...
- Aside from healthy eating habits, I would suggest looking into StrollerStrides.com and find the location nearest you. I joined my local group and have been a part of ...
- Hi, It sounds like you need to incorporate cardio vascular excerise into your routine. If you are a member of a gym, you might want to look into a spin class or st...
Workout Dvds... Any Success?
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on August 18, 2010
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Has anyone had success with workout DVDs? Before I got pregnant I worked out at a gym 3-5 days a week, until pregnancy complications put a stop to that. Now I'm almost...
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- If you have netflix they have many that you can try. Another option with a lot of videos and resources is www.sparkpeople.com. I am using that and enjoying it. I...
- Free library dvd's so you don't get bored.
- I have a Dancing with the stars workout dvd and its really fun!!! I am still working on getting my body back (im horrible about dieting and exercising) My daughter lov...
