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Frequently Asked Questions


Preconception

1. I am concerned about preconception and exercise. I exercise moderately and am trying to conceive. Will the exercise affect my trying to get pregnant?
2. Is it safe to use a NordicTrack while trying to conceive?
3. What is the most effective exercise to do pre-pregnancy to flatten my tummy from previous pregnancies?
4. I'm trying to conceive and planning to run a half-marathon. Is that safe?

Pregnancy

1. Can I do sit-ups or crunches during pregnancy? If so, for how long?
2. Are there things I can do to get my legs/butt/abs in shape without increasing my risk of miscarriage? Have you ever heard of the tape "Buns of Steel" and is doing that ok? How about Tae Bo?
3. How can I relieve leg cramps?
4. Can I go jogging when I am pregnant?
5. Is water exercise safe during pregnancy?
6. Are there specific guidelines for exercising in the water during pregnancy?
7. Is it okay to exercise when I feel nauseated and fatigued during my first trimester?
8. Is it okay to play tennis during pregnancy?
9. I gained a lot of weight with my first pregnancy and still haven't lost it all. I'm now pregnant again and don't want to gain any more weight. What can I do?
10. Is it safe to horseback ride during pregnancy?
11. Is it safe to rollerblade during pregnancy?
12. My doctor doesn't want me to lift weights during my pregnancy. Can I continue to weight train now that I'm pregnant? What about doing sprints on a stationary bike?
13. I'm a pregnant runner. Do I need to keep my heartrate below a certain number of beats per minute?
14. Can I continue to downhill ski during my pregnancy?
15. Can I do low-impact step aerobics during pregnancy?
16. What type of abdominal exercises can I do during pregnancy?
17. Is it safe to take SPINNING classes during pregnancy?
18. I'm feeling so tired in my first trimester. Will exercise energize me?
19. Is it safe to continue with boxing circuit classes once I'm pregnant?
20. My doctor says I'm at risk for developing gestational diabetes. What exercises can I do?
21. I love to play sports, and I just discovered that I am pregnant (5-6 weeks). Is it okay to play a game or two of touch football, or is that too much of a risk?
22. Can I continue doing Pilates during my pregnancy?
23. Can I continue taking my karate class during my pregnancy?
24. I'm having a hard time gaining weight during this pregnancy. Do you have any exercise suggestions for me so I can stay strong and fit without burning fat?
25. Is it safe to continue playing golf during pregnancy?
26. What types of exercises can I do while on bedrest?
27. Are there some exercises I can do during my workday?
28. Is it okay to do ballet during pregnancy?
29. Which machines are okay to use at the gym during my pregnancy?
30. Is it safe for me to ice skate during my pregnancy?
31. I work on my feet all day. What can I do to relieve the strain on my body?
32. I have to lift heavy boxes and displays all day for my job. Is there a better way to lift during pregnancy?
33. Can I continue to play volleyball during my pregnancy?
34. I think my pubic bone is separated, and it hurts! Can you suggest ways for me to get in and out of bed without pain?
35. What are some good morning stretching exercises that I can do during my pregnancy?
36. How does your center of gravity change during pregnancy, and when you exercise, how should you accommodate it?
37. Should I hire a personal trainer during my pregnancy?
38. Is it okay to exercise when I have a cold?
39. I'm pregnant again only 4 months after my first baby was born. Do I need to adjust my fitness routine?

Postpartum

1. I've never exercised regularly but have always had a flat stomach. However, after the birth of my second child I now have a "pooch" on my lower stomach. Situps and crunches have not made much of a difference. I'm now expecting my third child... am I doomed to just having a flabby belly forever?
2. How long after, and what, should I eat during a workout?
3. What can I do about abdominal muscle separation?

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