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Chelsea at Crunch Gym

Chelsea, our pregnancy fitness expert, is a certified personal trainer at Crunch gym in San Francisco, California. She gave birth to her daughter, Madeira Re, in July 2006. Read more

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Forty Weeks of Fitness | With Chelsea

Regular, moderate exercise during your pregnancy will increase your energy, relieve many pregnancy-related discomforts, help you sleep better, reduce stress, and prepare your body for labor. So check with your doctor, lace up those tennis shoes and let's get moving!


Biking Biking

Biking is a fun cardiovascular workout that also strengthens your legs! Read more
Spinning Spinning

Spinning is a safe way to get an effective workout in a class setting. Read more
Boxing Boxing

Feel the power! Learn how to wrap your hands and glove up for an invigorating workout. Read more
Step Workout Step Workout

Group exercise can be a great way to connect with other members at the gym. Read more
Jogging Jogging

Jogging is a full-body workout that can be safe for you and your baby. Read more
Swimming Swimming

The water's buoyancy makes swimming a great pregnancy workout. Read more
Jogging Pilates

Pilates is a great way to strengthen your pelvic muscles, increase stability, and improve balance. Read more
Swimming Walking

Walking is one of the few activities that will be enjoyable throughout your pregnancy. Read more
Jogging Resistance Training

Resistance training increases strength and endurance, lean muscle tissue, and bone density. Read more
Swimming Yoga

Yoga helps strengthen your core, stretch your muscles, and teaches deep breathing. Read more

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Naudia on 5/27/2011 1:02:17 PM
There are a couple articles in the topic index that cover sex during pregnancy: http://www.parentingweekly.com/pregnancy/pregnancy_health_fitness/sex_pregnancy.htm http://www.parentingweekly.com/pregnancy/pregnancy_health_fitness/sex_during.htm
me on 5/27/2011 10:28:14 AM
how often and how can i keep being initmte with my husband, am 5 wks now.
christina on 12/30/2010 6:57:40 PM
What type of foods can I eat that won't make me feel nauseated and also keep me from gaining too much weight?
MARIA on 6/8/2010 2:15:18 PM
FSD
gypsygraph on 5/20/2010 11:05:42 AM
i used to follow the 140 heart rate rule till i found out the new info witch i was ecstatic about cause i have always been very athletic and the 140 rule just felt like i was doing nothing and i just go by listening to my body and i never over do it or over exhaust myself while doing it i work out 5 times a week at 2 hrs at a time i talked to my doctor bout it and they say i am doin great and the baby is as well i will be 23 weeks this sunday and am energized and feel great exercise during pregnancy is great and helps you feel great i love it! i am also still fitting in all my regular clothes jeans and shirts so basically am all belly!
Jenn on 5/2/2010 1:15:36 PM
I worked for an ob-gyn for several years and here are my professional thoughts- Any exercise is great so long as you are not overdoing it- listen to your body. Sit-ups/crun are fine till about 20 weeks or when your belly starts to get in the way- whichever happens first. Yoga and pilates are both great- they strengthen core muscles- the same you will use to push during labor. Some type of aerobic exercise is a must in your routine. Low impact such as walking, swimming, spinning are advisable. But if you are already in decent shape, go ahead and jog or do something a bit harder- so long as you are listening to your body and not overdoing it. Working your abs through your whole pregnancy is fine- but after 20 weeks you will need to get creative. After this point, too much time on your back is a no-no. Arm weights are just fine. Make sure to stay hydrated. And last and most important: Remember, advice you get on an internet board such as this one is most likely not coming from trained professional Most of it is coming from women just like yourself, some more knowledgeabl some less, but still, not professional When in doubt, your doctor is the best person to ask!
mimy on 4/20/2010 9:40:07 PM
how can i tighten up my lower belly.......
Latoyia on 4/19/2010 7:27:09 AM
What type of foods can I eat that won't make me feel nauseated and also keep me from gaining too much weight?
jennifer on 4/16/2010 1:50:56 PM
what can i do to get rid of an prevent the veins bursting in the back of my leg ?
Belem on 4/15/2010 6:20:48 AM
All I do is yoga and it makes me feel really good. I'm 38 weeks and I think I'm ready for the big day.
Samantha on 3/1/2010 1:18:01 PM
I don't have answers for everything here, but I do know no situps/crunc at all in pregnancy. I was told that by my doctor.
Becky on 2/14/2010 9:41:01 PM
ive heard that stretching too much can cause damage, like stretching and tearing, to the umbilical cord. is that true??
Leslie on 1/18/2010 9:53:20 AM
May I stiil use arm weights?
maria on 1/12/2010 12:25:25 AM
I exercised thru my entire pregnancy mainly walking on the treadmill 20-30 min 4x weekly w/ light weight traning, I was back into shape 3days after the birth of my baby
Anonymous on 11/24/2009 8:35:16 PM
Can I work my abs throughout the entire pregnancy?
jen on 11/17/2009 8:36:09 PM
what can i do to to exercise my belly , seeing that this is my 3 rd c-section and it's getting very flabby on the lower part?????
Lisa on 11/5/2009 7:08:26 PM
what can i do to do the simple exercise in winter time?? any suggest? I dont like do the exercise often.
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