Exercise during pregnancy isn t just safe, it s
healthy for you and your baby. Fit & Healthy
Pregnancy dispels generations of old wives tales about
exercise and pregnancy so active women can stay strong
and in shape. This book from running coach Dr. Kristina
Pinto and triathlete Rachel Kramer, MD goes beyond
labour and delivery through the fourth trimester,
helping new mothers return to fitness after they ve had
their babies. Fit & Healthy Pregnancy reviews
up-to-date research to show that exercise during
pregnancy isn t just safe, it s ideal for health and
wellness. Pinto and Kramer guide mums-to-be through each
trimester, showing how their bodies, nutrition needs,
and workouts will change. The authors cover the months
following delivery, when women adapt to a new lifestyle
that balances family, fitness, self, and perhaps a
return to work. They offer smart guidance and tips on
breastfeeding, sleep training, nutrition and hydration,
weight loss, and how to transition back into workouts
and training. Fit & Healthy Pregnancy will help new
mothers experience an easier, healthier pregnancy and a
faster return to fitness after delivery. Fit &
Healthy Pregnancy includes - Trimester guides to body
changes, nutrition, and emotional health; Guidance on
exercise, rest, body temperature, injury prevention;
Guidelines and suggested workouts for running, swimming,
and cycling; Strength and flexibility exercises to
reduce discomfort and chance of injury; Tips on exercise
gear for each trimester; Symptoms of common pregnancy
conditions and when to see a doctor; Three chapters of
expert guidance on returning to fitness after
delivery.
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