Fit Pregnancy for Dummies

By Catherine Cram, Tere Stouffer Drenth, CRAM

Book Overview

Are you intrigued by the idea of working out during pregnancy, but think it can't be safe? Are you unsure how the words fit and pregnancy actually make sense in the same sentence? If so, you've come to the right place. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how you can be fit and pregnant, whether you're new to exercise or have been working out for years, and whether you're in your second week of pregnancy or your 32nd.

Fit Pregnancy For Dummies is for you if you're pregnant, if you're thinking about becoming pregnant, and You want to be as fit and healthy as you can be -- whatever your current fitness level -- without in any way jeopardizing your health or the health of your baby. This guide gives you the straight facts on:

Staying safe when you exercise Developing a plan with your health provider Choosing the right equipment Modifying your routine for each trimester Eating well for nine months and beyond

From yoga and swimming to weight training, aerobics, and much more, you'll see how to get started with a fun, step-by-step fitness routine that will make your entire pregnancy easier to manage. Postpartum expert and prenatal fitness class instructor Catherine Cram and fitness expert Tere Stouffer Drenth give you the scoop on the activities that work best for pregnant women and how to set up a routine that works best for you. You'll understand how a fit pregnancy helps you with delivery and postpartum shape-up. Plus, you get expert advice on activities to avoid, eating well, and staying motivated during and after your pregnancy, as well as:

Dressing comfortably for your workout Warming up and stretching to increase flexibility and avoid injury Modifying your exercise routine Staying fit after giving birth Finding the time for exercise and motherhood

Complete with special tips on exercising indoors, staying motivated, getting your family hooked on fitness, and helping your child grow up healthy and fit, Fit Pregnancy For Dummies is the key to exercising safely and staying fit throughout your pregnancy and beyond

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007CSWDKS
• ISBN13: 9780764558290
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.2" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Awesome Resource

As a fitness enthusiast and mother of three, I loved the peace of mind I got from reading this book. I've been exercising all my life and didn't want to stop when I got pregnant. Cram and Drenth offer a no-nonsense approach to staying fit and healthy from the first trimester to the last. I highly recommend this book. Anne Connor Fitness writer and Editor of ANEW Magazine Middleton, Wisconsin

Accurate and accessible

Finally...a fitness guide which accurately covers topics for those women anticipating pregnancy, or who are currently pregnant or post-partum. Too often, pregnancy guides tend towards a patronizing tone and as a physical therapist I find them hard to recommend. This thorough text encourages a woman to trust in herself while giving pointers for seeking professional guidance when necessary. The uplifting tone elevates women thereby encouraging them to begin or continue an active pregnancy both for the benefit of themselves and their babies.

An essential for any pregnant exerciser.

Even today many doctors are uneducated and uninformed about exercise and pregnancy. Fit Pregnancy for Dummies is an invaluable resource that can alleviate anxiety one might have about exercising during pregnancy. Expert Catherine Cram provides a wealth of information based on the latest research, numerous ideas and examples for, and motivation, for helping one make healthy decisions about exercising during pregnancy. As a fitness professional and a new mom I have a special appreciation for this work. Ellen Karpay-Brody Fitness Consultant and Author of The Everything Total Fitness Book

Fit pregnancy for Dummies

I really enjoyed this book!It covers every area you could need to start an exercise program for yourself during your pregnancy. Whether you are just getting started or already have been exercising it covers a wide variety of information. The book does a very good job of motivating you to have an overall healthy lifestyle along with your pregnancy. It is written in an easy to read format, even it you have limited time, with many helpful tips.As a mother of three I realize how easy it is to sacrifice every minute for your family. But if you can find a time for yourself to exercise it is amazing how you will have more energy and be a happier mom for your kids!! This book definately will help you find a way to fit it into your lifestyle.

Excellent guide for the working women, and beyond...

Excellent guide for a fit pregnancy - Easy to use ideas for daily life, as well as important knowledge when communicating with health care professionals. It is refreshing to hear that we can influence our prenatal health in very simple ways that have a profound effect on our mental as well as physical state. Let's bounce back even more effectively after we have our babies!A must for new moms!!CB