Q. Hi,
I am 16 weeks 5 days pregnant with my first. I was very active prior to my pregnancy in both cardio and weight training, but I am afraid I let my nerves and a threatened miscarriage get the best of me in my first trimester and have not worked out since I was 6 weeks pregnant.
What are pregnancy safe exercises that I can do to stay fit and somewhat tone?
I am 16 weeks 5 days pregnant with my first. I was very active prior to my pregnancy in both cardio and weight training, but I am afraid I let my nerves and a threatened miscarriage get the best of me in my first trimester and have not worked out since I was 6 weeks pregnant.
What are pregnancy safe exercises that I can do to stay fit and somewhat tone?
A. Prenatal yoga is a great way to stay in shape during pregnancy Ashley. The guys below have loads of info on how to stay fit and healthy during and after pregnancy.
How can I loose four inches off my waist?
Q. I had a baby 2 1/2 months ago, my second. And I have almost gotten down to my pre-pregnancy size I only have an inch and a half on my waist to go! But I still have 5 or 6 extra inches on my waist from my first child. I ate a lot better this second pregnancy and exercised with pilates and long walks. But what exercise do I need to do to get at least 4 inches off my waist. My husband gave me a list of 10 situps to try and we have a stationary bike. Also I am on a balanced diet. Any other suggestions?
I am nursing my new born I can't go down to much in calories at the moment.
I am nursing my new born I can't go down to much in calories at the moment.
A. walking always helps my waist, but since it's been too hot to walk around much lately, my waistline has been rearing its ugly head :-P I've been using the treadmill more, but that can get monotonous after awhile too. There are SO many exercises for your waistline though, & although these alone won't get rid of it, in combination with some other regular aerobic exercise, you'll slowly but surely see results.
One classic exercise is lying on your back like regular crunches, but put your bent legs off to the side, & then do them like you would with your knees up & bent (it's also good for your lower back). Another is holding a handheld weight (3-5 pounds) while standing, feet apart, then leaning sideways with your upper body & head just slightly until you feel a good stretch in your oblique (your head can lean to the side too), still facing forward for however many reps, then repeat the other side. And another, standing with feet apart, do waist twists... arms can swing around, stay bent with clenched fists, etc., you can vary them, but try to keep your legs neutral so you don't hurt your back. Anyway, these are just a few off the top of my head that you may or may not do already, but try em! & while I'm thinking about it, I'm gonna try some of these right now ;-)
One classic exercise is lying on your back like regular crunches, but put your bent legs off to the side, & then do them like you would with your knees up & bent (it's also good for your lower back). Another is holding a handheld weight (3-5 pounds) while standing, feet apart, then leaning sideways with your upper body & head just slightly until you feel a good stretch in your oblique (your head can lean to the side too), still facing forward for however many reps, then repeat the other side. And another, standing with feet apart, do waist twists... arms can swing around, stay bent with clenched fists, etc., you can vary them, but try to keep your legs neutral so you don't hurt your back. Anyway, these are just a few off the top of my head that you may or may not do already, but try em! & while I'm thinking about it, I'm gonna try some of these right now ;-)
How can I find a doctor who is familiar with runners and their health needs?
Q. I am a long distance runner and want to find a primary care physician in Portland Oregon who is familiar with common injuries, and specific health care needs of runners. Also, my husband and I are thinking about having children and I need to find a doctor who is knowledgeable about pregnancy and exercise, preferably someone with personal experience with both running and motherhood.
A. Kara Kassay in Lake Oswego comes highly recommended. My husband saw her today. He has been training for a 50k and injured his foot. She is a general practitioner as well as a competitive speed runner. I am also seeing her for my annual "well woman" visit... so,give her a try
What are some good pregnancy exercises?
Q. My left leg hurts when I sit down or lay on it. What are some exercises I can do?
A. When you're pregnant one of the best things you can do to help eliminate aches and pains is to do a little excersising. You can do a range of different things like ride a bike, stretches, yoga, walk, lift light dumbells. Before you lay down at night try soaking your feet in a hot tub of water. This helps relax some muscles up thru your leg. Good luck!
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