The Postnatal Exercise Book

A fully revised and updated guide on how to reach peak fitness after givingirth. The book covers all aspects of well-being, focusing on the crucial 0-6eek postnatal period, developing a safe and gentle exercise programme anduggesting relaxation techniques.

An updated third edition of the guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby. This Complete Guide includes: - exercises - advice - relevant anatomy and physiology All clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.

Helping mothers-to-be and their supporters understand the safest and most beneficial ways of exercising during and after pregnancy.

Filled with advice, how-to instructions, and more than 140 photos and illustrations, this book is written for the woman who wants to get back into shape quickly and safely after the birth of a baby. Two specialists in obstetrical fitness and child development present a regimen of exercises, with special recommendations for women who have had Caesareans.

Your journey through a comfortable, safe, and confident pregnancy begins with Pregnancy Fitness. This practical guide answers your questions and delivers the information, exercises, and workouts you need to maintain your personal fitness and enjoy the best possible experience in welcoming your baby to the world. Written by three experts in prenatal and postpartum fitness, pelvic floor exercise, and core restoration, Pregnancy Fitness covers all physical and physiological aspects of pregnancy, birth, and recovery so you can enjoy peace of mind throughout your pregnancy and long after delivery. You’ll get complete need-to-know information about hormones, body and posture changes, and common pregnancy aches and pains, along with critical information on diastasis recti and pelvic floor health, which aims to support and protect your body from core dysfunction. A full spectrum of stretching, strengthening, and functional exercises provides the focus, description, safety tips, and variations that allow you to progress safely through your pregnancy and to be physically prepared for birth and optimal recovery. The sample workout programs guide you through each phase of pregnancy, including postpartum, to help you establish and meet your personal fitness goals with comfort and confidence.

An authoratitive guide to exercise in water for pregnant women, a popular form of pre-natal exercise with many health benefits. Packed with exercise ideas and essential safety considerations for when working with pregnant clients.

After the life-changing (and body-altering) experience of childbirth, many new mothers discover it's difficult to get back into a regular exercise routine. Luckily, perinatal exercise specialist Helene Byrne has developed a fast, safe, and effective exercise program that restores your body to optimum shape just months after childbirth. Exercise After Pregnancy offers a three-step program you can start days after giving birth without any specialized equipment. It's the only post-pregnancy exercise program that counterbalances all of the biomechanical stresses of pregnancy and childbirth while realigning the spine and developing core strength and flexibility.

A companion volume to EXERCISING FOR TWO, this book guides women through early postnatal recovery, helping them to slowly recommence activity without causing problems that can be associated with inappropriate choices or going too hard too fast too soon. In full colour, this easy-to-use and accessible book explores the vast range of exercise options available for mums to get back in shape as well as providing helpful physio and lifestyle hints for looking after mother and baby during this precious early time.

A simple, easy-to-follow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the post-baby pounds after! Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. It's difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When You're Expecting, even the busiest moms can learn how to stay strong and fit during their pregnancy and lose the post-baby weight after. Lindsay Brin, a women's fitness expert and creator of #1 bestselling Moms Into Fitness DVD series, shares insider tips to: -Understanding and tackling food cravings -Exercises that are safe to perform during different stages of pregnancy -Preparing for labor through relaxation and yoga techniques -How your body and metabolism changes after childbirth -Keeping fitness and nutrition a priority when time is scarce Battle-tested through Lindsay's own pregnancies, How to Exercise When You're Expecting offers a before, during, and after guide that will get moms back in pre-baby shape-or better.