Stretching and Pregnancy

Stretching and Pregnancy
Author: Kit Laughlin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2001
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780731810956

Keeping fit during pregnancy is highly beneficial for the health of both mother and baby. However, many women remain at work during pregnancy, and finding time for regular exercise can be difficult. This book shows pregnant women how to develop and maintain their fitness at home. It also provides breathing and relaxation exercises, as well as a healthy eating plan.

Yoga for Pregnancy

Yoga for Pregnancy
Author: Sandra Jordan
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1988-10-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1429965045

Sandra Jordan offers yoga as a way of developing self-reliance and calmness of mind during pregancy. Practicing yoga poses with quiet mindfulness developmes a strong, supple body and the ability to breathe deeply and relax completely. Yoga for Pregnancy provides ninety-two lyngar poses carefully chosen for their safety and effectiveness during and after pregnancy. Each pose is explained concisely, illustrated with a photograph, and clearly marked with a code that tells which postures are advised for each trimester. This is a supportive guide to safe, gentle stretches that can help pregnancy women adjust to the phsycial and mental demands of labor birth, and motherhood.

Postnatal Stretching

Postnatal Stretching
Author:
Publisher: Xspurts.com
Total Pages: 33
Release:
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

"Postnatal Stretching: Relieving Aches and Pains After Pregnancy" is your essential guide to embracing postpartum comfort and flexibility. This compact book empowers new mothers with safe and effective stretching techniques to alleviate common post-pregnancy aches and pains. Chapter 1: The Importance of Postnatal Stretching Why Stretching Matters: Uncover the significance of postnatal stretching for your well-being. The Healing Power of Stretching: Explore how stretching can aid your postpartum recovery. Chapter 2: When to Start Postnatal Stretching Timing Is Key: Understand the ideal moment to initiate your postnatal stretching routine. Listening to Your Body: Learn to recognize your body's signals for safe and comfortable stretching. Chapter 3: Targeted Stretches for Postpartum Relief Abdominal Muscles: Discover stretches to regain abdominal strength and flexibility. Back Pain: Find relief from common postpartum back discomfort. Shoulder and Neck Tension: Relieve stress and tension in these areas. Hip Flexibility: Enhance hip mobility for greater comfort. Chapter 4: Precautions and Safety Tips Consulting a Healthcare Professional: Discover when it's advisable to seek guidance from a medical expert. Listening to Your Body: Understand the importance of tuning in to your body's signals. Starting Slowly: Learn the benefits of a gradual approach to postnatal stretching. Chapter 5: Other Tips for Postnatal Well-Being Hydration: The significance of staying well-hydrated during your postpartum journey. Rest and Recovery: Understand the value of adequate rest for your recovery. Posture Awareness: Discover how good posture can positively impact your well-being. Breathing Exercises: Explore the benefits of controlled breathing for relaxation and recovery. Seeking Support: Learn how connecting with others can enhance your postnatal experience. Chapter 6: Frequently Asked Questions Common Concerns: Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about postnatal stretching. Ensuring Safety: Gain insights into maintaining safety while stretching postpartum. "Postnatal Stretching: Relieving Aches and Pains After Pregnancy" is your reliable companion for a pain-free and comfortable postpartum journey. Whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned parent, this book equips you with the knowledge and techniques to address post-pregnancy discomfort and regain flexibility safely. Bid farewell to aches and pains, and embrace the joy of motherhood with ease and comfort today!Table of Contents Introduction Postnatal Stretching: Relieving Aches and Pains After Pregnancy IMPORTANCE OF POSTNATAL STRETCHING WHEN TO START POSTNATAL STRETCHING STRETCHING FOR ABDOMINAL MUSCLES STRETCHING FOR BACK PAIN STRETCHING FOR SHOULDER AND NECK TENSION STRETCHING FOR HIP FLEXIBILITY PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY TIPS CONSULTING A HEALTHCAR E PROFESSIONAL LISTENING TO YOUR BODY STARTING SLOWLY OTHER TIPS FOR POSTNATAL WELL-BEING HYDRATION REST AND RECOVERY POSTURE AWARENESS BREATHING EXERCISES SEEKING SUPPORT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Have Questions / Comments? Get Another Book Free

Pregnancy Fitness

Pregnancy Fitness
Author: Di Paolo, Julia
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1492552429

Pregnancy Fitness covers all physical and physiological aspects of pregnancy, birth, and recovery. Practical and accessible, it delivers stretching, strengthening, and functional exercises as well as sample workout programs to take you safely and confidently through each phase of pregnancy and postpartum fitness.

Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy

Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy
Author: Rita Santos-Rocha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2018-12-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319910329

This clinically and practice oriented, multidisciplinary book is intended to fill the gap between evidence-based knowledge on the benefits of physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and the implementation of exercise programmes and related health promotion measures in pregnant women. It will provide medical, sports, and fitness professionals both with the knowledge needed to allay undue fears regarding the consequences of exercising during pregnancy and with the practical expertise to offer optimal guidance on exercising to pregnant exercisers and athletes. Readers will find up-to-date evidence on the psychological, social, physiological, body composition, musculoskeletal, and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy and their implications for physical activity and exercise. Detailed descriptions are provided of the components of exercise testing and prescription for pregnant women, the current evidence-based and practice-oriented guidelines, and exercise selection and adaptation during pregnancy. Exercises specifically targeting musculoskeletal health are discussed separately, and a concluding chapter explains the nutritional requirements in pregnant women who exercise.

Bumps and Burpees

Bumps and Burpees
Author: Charlie Barker
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0744045428

Personal trainer, founder of Bumps & Burpees, and new mum Charlie Barker provides you with 36 workouts designed specifically for you to do safely during your pregnancy. Learn how to keep your baby safe when working out and what physical changes you can expect in each trimester. Step-by-step exercises designed to develop your strength, fitness, and flexibility, will help you to carry your growing baby in greater comfort, prepare you for childbirth, and recover well. Best of all, you can do it all at home, with minimal or no equipment. Charlie's holistic approach helps you prioritize your own health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy and early motherhood, for the benefit of you and your baby.

The Pilates Pregnancy

The Pilates Pregnancy
Author: Mari Winsor
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2001-11-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780738205014

A wonderful conditioning exercise for women of all shapes and sizes, Pilates is now recognized as one of the best overall exercises for the pregnant body as well. A low-impact and relaxing exercise regimen, Pilates doesn't divert blood flow from the growing fetus. As important, Pilates strengthens the abdominal muscles known as the "powerhouse," making it easier for new mothers to recover from childbirth and regain their pre-pregnancy waistline.Working with Dr. Uzzi Reiss, a prominent Los Angeles-based gynecologist and obstetrician, Mari Winsor has developed the first mat-based Pilates routine for pregnant women, bringing this time-efficient and highly effective means to get and stay in shape into the home. Illustrated with 100 black-and-white photographs, the exercises in The Pilates Pregnancy are gentle on the body and easy to do at any stage of pregnancy.