Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness

A Guide for Fitness Professionals

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American Council on Exercise

Lenita Anthony, M.S.

2002

91 pages

US Price: $14.95

1585186910

Table of Contents | About the Author

Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness: A Guide for Fitness Professionals contains the most current information available on the benefits and risks of pre- and immediate post-natal fitness. This book covers:

• ACOG guidelines,
• physiological changes associated with pregnancy,
• fetal risks,
• how to minimize the most common conditions and discomforts, and
• specific exercise recommendations.

Also, features dozens of images and illustrations.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter One: Benefits and Risks of Exercise during Pregnancy
  • The ACOG Guidelines: Clearing up the Confusion
  • Benefits of Pre-natal Exercise
  • Contraindications and Risk Factors
  • High-risk Exercise
• Chapter Two: Physiological Changes Associated with Pregnancy
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Hormonal and Metabolic Changes
  • Musculoskeletal System
• Chapter Three: Fetal Risks: "Can Exercise Harm My Baby?"
  • Hyperthermia
  • Carbohydrate Utilization
  • Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
• Chapter Four: Minimizing Common Maternal Conditions and Discomforts
  • Round Ligament Pain
  • Diastasis Recti
  • Pubic Pain
  • Low-back Pain
  • Leg Cramps
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Varicose Veins
• Chapter Five: Recommendations for Pre-natal Exercise
  • Exercise Intensity
  • Exercise Duration
  • Exercise Frequency
  • Muscular Imbalances
  • Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Exercise
  • Relaxation and Stress Management
• Chapter Six: Popular Group Exercise Modes during Pregnancy
  • Traditional Aerobics
  • Step Training
  • Group Indoor cycling
  • Yoga
  • Aquatic Exercise
  • Group Strength Training
• Chapter Seven: Post-natal Exercise
  • Recovery from the Birth Process
  • Resuming Exercise
  • Resuming Exercise after Caesarean Delivery
  • Breastfeeding and Exercise
  • Mother and Baby Classes
• Index
• References and Suggested Reading

About the Author

Lenita Anthony, M.S., is a Reebok University Master Trainer and member of the Reebok University Program Development Team. She is the Program Director for the Professional Certificate in Fitness Instruction and Exercise Science at University of California San Diego, Extension. Lenita has nearly 20 years experience in the fitness industry, has authored numerous articles for fitness professionals, and is a frequent industry presenter. She is also an accomplished competitive triathlete and cyclist. She is certified by ACSM (Exercise Specialist) and by ACE.