Walking Through Pregnancy and Beyond How Expectant and New Moms Can Walk Their Way Through a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and First Year

No more holding back! Research from the experts establishes how much you can and should be exercising while pregnant. Did you know that you actually experience increased cardiovascular capacity during and immediately following pregnancy? Combine that with this exercise program postpartum, and you could reach your highest aerobic fitness ever. * I know that walking when pregnant is good for me, but is it a workout? * Exercising with morning sickness is the pits . . . any ideas to help? * Can I take my six-week-old on a winter hike? * What's the difference between an all-terrain stroller and a jog stroller? Finally, the answers expectant and new moms need for all kinds of fitness questions. Based on personal experience and comprehensive research, the authors offer inspiration, and advice. Here are personalized walking plans, critical stretching routines and muscle-strengthening exercises. Anecdotes from real moms, detailed product information on everything from maternity workout clothes to baby carriers, and lots of tips for keeping mom (and later, baby) safe and sound during workouts round out this invaluable guide.Fenton, Mark is the author of 'Walking Through Pregnancy and Beyond How Expectant and New Moms Can Walk Their Way Through a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and First Year', published 2004 under ISBN 9781592283842 and ISBN 1592283845.