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expert q&a
- Can I play sand volleyball while pregnant?
- I would like to know if it is okay to dance, namely hot rhythms like the african, the brazilian and the latin kind of music, as I love to dance at home, specially these kind of music?
- I would like to know if it is OK to dance, namely hot rhythms like the African, the Brazilian and the Latin kind of music, as I love to dance at home.
- I worry sometimes that I am working out too hard since my heart rate gets pretty high and I sweat a lot. Is this harmful to the baby? Should I stop even if I feel good after a good cardio workout?
- Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
- Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
- I am six weeks pregnant. Any suggestions as to how I can change my workout routine or is it safe to continue as I have been doing as though nothing has changed?
- I am currently 6 1/2 weeks along. I am an avid runner. Since I've gotten pregnant I cannot run anymore! When I do run, I get really bad pains in my chest. What's causing this cramping feeling?
- I have been teaching an intermediate step class for 10 months, but now I am five weeks pregnant. How long can I continue?
- Is there an increased risk of miscarriage if you workout in the first trimester?
- Do you have any information on how weight training could affect our baby? Am Iable to continue weight training at a lower weight/higher reps?
- How long can I continue step aerobics?
- Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
- Are step aerobics okay during pregnancy and if so, for how long (1st, 2nd, 3rd trimester)?
- Are yoga breathing techniques or exercises safe during pregnancy?
- Can exercise be harmful to prenatal growth and development?
- I am currently six and a half weeks along. I am an avid runner. Since I've gotten pregnant I cannot run anymore! When I do run, I get really bad pains in my chest. What's causing this cramping feeling?
- I am six weeks pregnant. Any suggestions as to how I can change my workout routine or is it safe to continue as I have been doing as though nothing has changed?
- I have been teaching an intermediate step class for 10 months, but now Iam five weeks pregnant. How long can I continue?
- I think it is important to have strong abs to help with delivery. What is your philosophy?
- I worry sometimes that I amworking out too hard since my heart rate gets pretty high and I sweat a lot. Is this harmful to the baby? Should I stop even if I feel good after a good cardio workout?
- I'm wondering about Billy Blanks "Tae-Bo" workout. Can I begin the workout and if so, when should I discontinue it?
- Is it OK to do Tai Chi and Qi Kung exercises during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to continue weight training and nutritional supplements during pregnancy?
- Can I continue bike riding while I am pregnant?
- Can I play sand volleyball while pregnant?
- Can I play softball while I'm pregnant?
- Is Pilates a safe form of exercise during pregnancy?
- Is there an increased risk of miscarriage if you workout in the first trimester?
- Is there anything I can do now as I'm gettingbigger to work on my legs?
- Should I do step aerobics with two risers or just one?
- When I walk, I get a bad cramp on the right side of my belly and I have tostop to catch my breath. Do you have any insight on this?
- Can you suggest some prenatal and postnatal exercises?
- Do you have any information on how weight training could affect our baby? Am Iable to continue weight training at a lower weight/higher reps?
- How high can your heart rate get when exercising?
- How much should I exercise to be conservative now that I am pregnant?
- I just had a son 4 months ago. I was just wondering if you knew how long will it take me to go back to normal.
- I am planning to get pregnant this summer and would like to know what is generally considered a good fitness plan to prepare for pregnancy.
- How do I ensure that I don't gain unhealthy pounds when I get pregnant?
- I am about 12 pounds underweight right now. While everyone says they envy me, I don't feel very healthy and want to get to a normal weight before I get pregnant.
- Can I continue riding a bike while I am pregnant?
- How can I stay fit when it's too hot out to exercise?
- I'm wondering about Billy Blanks' Tae-Bo workout. Can I begin the workout and if so, when should I discontinue it?
- I'm a yoga instructor with a strong desire to offer both pre- and postnatal yoga classes. What training would be useful?
- Will intense exercise raise my body temperature too much?
- Is there anything I can do now as I'm getting bigger to work on my legs?
- Can the change in the estrogen level from pregnancy play a part in my knee pain after running?
- If you exercise the Kegel muscles every day, how long would it take to see results? Are there any other methods that work?