Pregnant Exercise Dvd

Pregnancy Workout Dvds

While having a baby is a beautiful thing, it does have positive and negative effects on our bodies. After your pregnancy, you lose muscle definition and gain baby fat. Getting your body back to its prenatal size after baby is not a quick and easy process. It will take a lot of patience due to the weak condition of your body, especially after the first few weeks of your pregnancy.

The First Two Weeks

This is the time where your body is most liable. You will need to deter from any heavy lifting and abdominal exercises since these can cause your body to react negatively and cause serious injury. During the first two weeks you can try walking as early as the day after your pregnancy. Walking can help tone muscles as well as help your bowels function properly and deter blood clots from forming. Keep your walking to a minimumby starting out slowly and abstain pushing yourself. An easy way to add walking to your busy day is to take your baby boy or baby girl for a walk. Start Off with about 10-15 minutes a few days a week.

The Third and Fourth Week

During the second two weeks after giving birth, you can try doing some abdominal crunches if you feel comfortable doing so. Start slowly and keep your reps to a minimum. Now is also a great time to boostyour walking to 30 minutes a day, or you can try simple exercises for the legs such as leg lifts. You can also begin working out your arms. For change you can add very light weights to your pregnancy workouts. Don’t forget to incorporate some light stretches into your workout routine.

 The Fifth and Sixth Week

Now that your body has had some time to heal, you can start adding the workouts you did before you were pregnant, back into your routine. Don't add them all at once, however. Keep things gradual until you are comfortable with your workout routine. Don’t forget to stretch before you start your workout. If you went to the gym before baby, why not set up a gym at home? Or you can try a pregnancy fitness dvd if space is limited at home. Keep in mind that the above is only a guide. If you’re breast-feeding your child, you should workout after you have nursed since exercise can cause your breast milk to taste differently. Also, overdoing your workout can cause your milk supply to cutback. Another thing to keep in mind is that not every woman is the same after having a baby. Some women may require more time for their body to heal before they are able to start any form of exercise again. If you have had a c-section, you should be especially careful and consult your doctor before starting any aerobics regimen.

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The Author Mariah Littles is the proud mother of 3 beautiful children and know firsthand how hard it is to stay fit during and after pregnancy. Visit her extrememly informative review site for for free tips and exercise information.

Training the Pregnant and Postpartum Client (DVD) $44.73 Based upon recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for exercise during the pregnant and postpartum periods, Training the Pregnant and Postpartum Client reviews all of the most current guidelines for working with clients throughout their pregnancy and after delivery. The DVD also details the factors that fitness professionals should consider to help them determine whether a client can do a particular exercise or activity or how it can be modified for safety reasons. Among the topics covered: ACOG committee opinion, basic exercise considerations, hormones, diastasis recti, core recommendations, hypotensive supine syndrome, basic important considerations, program-design considerations, and postpartum-training concerns. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Fit and Pregnant: The Pregnant Woman's Guide to Exercise $3.95 Active women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy know that staying fit is good for them and their baby. This book will help them understand the tremendous changes that their body is experiencing and how they can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after their pregnancy. They will hear from women like themselves how they maintained their fitness during pregnancy and how they stayed fit after the baby. Joan Marie Butler is an experienced nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, a mother of three, and formerly a nationally-ranked Masters athlete.

Fit & Pregnant: The Pregnant Woman's Guide to Exercise $3.95 Learn how you can continue to safely exercise before, during, and after your pregnancy. Hear from women like yourself how they maintained their fitness during pregnancy and how they stayed fit after the baby.

Water Exercise Progressions (DVD) $62.64 Water Exercise Progressions presents a comprehensive overview of water exercise progressions for developing the musculature of both the upper and the lower body. Featuring two separate video programs—Upper Body Water Exercise Progressions and Lower Body Water Exercise Progressions, the DVD explains and demonstrates a variety of exercises that can be performed in shallow and deep water. The DVD also reviews how to apply sound biomechanical principles to a water-exercise class format. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise and Diabetes (DVD) $44.73 Exercise and Diabetes explains how diabetes can be affected in a positive way by exercise. The DVD reviews how exercise can have a significant effect in helping diabetics control their disease and reduce their risk to life-threatening complications. Information and guidelines for health/fitness professionals concerning how to prescribe sound exercise programs for their diabetic clients are provided. The DVD explains why and how regular exercise can be sound medicine for diabetic sufferers when properly prescribed. Among the topics covered: blood glucose control (normal; diabetic), benefits of exercise for diabetics, risks of exercise for diabetics, how to avoid the risks of exercise how to avoid hypoglycemia, and exercise prescription for diabetics. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stronger Seniors: Core Fitness Chair Exercise (DVD) $28.67 STRONGER SENIORS-CORE FITNESS CHAIR EXERCISE(DVD)

How to Exercise When You're Expecting $12.99 A simple, easy-to-follow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the post-baby pounds after! Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. It's difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When You're Expecting , even the busiest moms can learn how to stay strong and fit during their pregnancy and lose the post-baby weight after. Lindsay Brin, a women's fitness expert and creator of #1 bestselling Moms Into Fitness DVD series, shares insider tips to: ? Understanding and tackling food cravings ? Exercises that are safe to perform during different stages of pregnancy ? Preparing for labor through relaxation and yoga techniques ? How your body and metabolism changes after childbirth ? Keeping fitness and nutrition a priority when time is scarce Battle-tested through Lindsay's own pregnancies, How to Exercise When You're Expecting offers a before, during, and after guide that will get moms back in pre-baby shape-or better.

The Risks of Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 The Risks of Exercise Training examines the degree to which exercise might be dangerous for “healthy� adults. The DVD reviews the historical risk of exercise-related complications occurring and examines the need for establishing and practicing emergency procedures to handle such situations should they arise. Among the topics covered: bad outcomes during exercise, the value of exercise according to the Greeks and Romans, “athlete’s heart�, historical risk of exercise-related complications, sudden cardiac death vs. myocardial infarction, and risk of complications in cardiac rehab. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Functional Exercise Training (DVD) $67.12 Functional Exercise Training explains and demonstrates exercise progressions for increasing the level of muscular strength and endurance for the primary muscles of the lower body, upper body, and torso. A progressive, functional exercise continuum for each of these key muscles is reviewed in detail. Features three separate video programs on one DVD: Lower- Body Functional Training; Upper-Body Functional Training; and Functional Abdominal and Lower Back Training. The progressive functional continuum presented in the DVD is applicable for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and program directors. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Pregnant, Fit & Relaxed (DVD) $13.8 Keeping in shape during pregnancy can prove to be a tough hurdle to overcome, but fortunately help is at hand in the shape of PREGNANT, FIT & RELAXED. Presented by expert tutor Paddy O`Brien, this release offers a series of easy-to-follow steps in the quest to get in shape throughout the duress of child expectancy. Focusing on the often-problematic 14th week of pregnancy, O`Brien`s methodical approach is designed to help overcome common ailments, and help women stay in good physical condition. Among the areas tackled are back problems, swelling, muscle cramps, and constipation.

Monitoring Exercise Training (DVD) $44.73 Monitoring Exercise Training presents a detailed overview of how individuals can determine whether their exercise program is working. The DVD reviews approaches to monitoring training that are designed to help individuals know whether their exercise program is achieving the desired results and whether they need to make adjustments in their training regimen based on the results of their evaluation. Among the topics covered: approaches to monitoring training, anaerobic threshold, How do athletes actually train?, evaluating training, and summary. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Exercise Through Menopause (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Through Menopause reviews the role that exercise can play in dealing with the symptoms and increased health risks associated with traversing menopause. The DVD discusses what type of training should be included in an exercise prescription to help empower women in their midlife to take charge of their health and their bodies. Among the topics covered: physiologic changes and health effects associated with menopause, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, weight management, and pelvic floor issues related to menopause, exercise prescription guidelines for midlife women, and how to correctly perform pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Dumbbell Exercise Training (DVD) $62.64 Dumbbell Exercise Training presents a comprehensive overview of how to perform upper-body and lower-body strength training exercises using dumbbells. Featuring two separate video programs—Dumbbell Exercise Techniques and Total Body Exercises with Dumbbells, the DVD offers information and instructional advice on techniques, errors, spotting, and progressions for performing dumbbell exercises. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Stronger Seniors: Yoga Chair Exercise for Fitness (DVD) $28.79 STRONGER SENIORS-YOGA CHAIR EXERCISE FOR FITNESS FOR FITNESS (DVD)

The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise (DVD) $44.73 While the frequency and duration of exercise are the same for all persons, exercise intensity is more complex because it can be expressed in absolute terms (METs, Kcal/min) and in relative terms (%VO2 max, % 1RM). Disagreement exists whether exercise intensity should be expressed relative to a maximal value (%VO2 max, %HRmax) or to a submaximal value (% above or below the lactate or ventilatory threshold). The Importance of Exercise Intensity for Health and for Prescribing Exercise discusses the importance of exercise intensity for various health states, as well as its importance for prescribing exercise. Among the topics covered: definition and discussion of absolute and relative intensity of exercise, importance of exercise intensity for total mortality, coronary heart disease, serum lipids, stroke, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, problems associated with high-intensity exercise, effect of exercise intensity and fitness on a) exercise duration and b) responses to exercise, and need for more detailed information in order to give more individualized exercise prescriptions. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription (DVD) $44.73 The Science and Practice of Exercise Prescription offers a detailed overview of exercise prescription as it relates to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In a practical, easy-to-understand manner, the DVD explains and demonstrates objective and subjective ways to determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual’s overall fitness level, how to determine the “best� form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensity—objectively & subjectively, and how to apply the “art� of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Exercise Prescription When There's No Exercise Test: The Talk Test (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Prescription When There’s No Exercise Test: The Talk Test details a unique way of prescribing exercise that can be useful when an exercise test is not available. The DVD reviews the steps involved in employing the talk test to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: exercise training, exercise prescription, training intensity, historical background—studies, and talk test for exercise RX. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions (DVD) $44.73 Understanding Exercise Purpose and Progressions explores the differences between exercise progressions for training on land and training in water. The DVD also details how to create an effective exercise progression on either land or water. In addition, the DVD discusses how exercise progressions should be incorporated into the overall training regimen. Among the topics covered: 1978 ACSM guidelines, 1990 ACSM guidelines, 1994 healthy people update, 1998 ACSM guidelines, new science vs. old science, how does a muscle work, muscle group actions and progressions, gluteus medius, rhomboids, and triceps. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Pregnant, Fit And Relaxed (DVD) $13.43 Paddy O'Brien presents a programme of specially designed exercises for you to follow after the fourteenth week of your pregnancy. Designed to prevent back ache, muscle cramps, swelling and constipation. Cast List: Paddy O'Brien (Pres/Narr) Running Time: 75 min

Upper-Body Exercise Techniques (DVD) $44.73 Upper-Body Exercise Techniques offers an easy-to-understand explanation of how to perform exercises for the upper body. The DVD primarily focuses on multi-joint, free-weight exercises. Instructional tips and guidelines on exercise technique, errors, spotting, and progressions for exercises like pull-ups and dips are also included. Among the topics covered: exercise considerations, benefits of upper-body exercise, warm-up, bench press, incline press, decline press, dips, military press, behind-the-neck press, upright rows, pull-ups, pull-downs, bentover barbell rows, barbell curls, and triceps extensions.

Exercise and Aging (DVD) $44.73 Aging is a reality. While everyone ages somewhat differently, the key issue that individuals must consider is not whether they can extend the length of their life, but how they can improve the quality of their life. In other words, how are they going to live until they die? In Exercise and Aging, one of the most renowned exercise physiologists in the field provides his insights, thoughts, and suggestions for health/fitness professionals who work with older people. Among the topics covered: aging and life expectancy trends in the United States, physiological parameters that decrease with age, overview of a long-term UNLV epidemiological study of the effect of daily activity on coronary risk factors and the aging process, the health benefits of physical activity for older adults, and factors that should be considered when working with older adults. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

How to Exercise When Youre Expecting By Brin, Lindsay $20.07 A simple, easytofollow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the postbaby pounds after Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. Its difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When Youre Expecting, even the busiest moms can learn how to stay strong and fit during their pregnancy and lose the postbaby weight after. Lindsay Brin, a womens fitness expert and creator of #1 bestselling Moms Into Fitness DVD series, shares insider tips to: understanding and tackling food cravings exercises that are safe to perform during different stages of pregnancy, preparing for labor through relaxation and yoga techniques. How your body and metabolism changes after childbirth keeping fitness and nutrition a priority when time is scarce Battletested through Lindsays own pregnancies, How to Exercise When Youre Expecting offers a before, during, and after guide that will get moms back in prebaby shapeor better Author: Brin, Lindsay Subtitle: For the 9 Months of Pregnancy and the 5 Months It Takes to Get Your Best Body Back Publication Date: 2011/03/29 Number of Pages: 306 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 7.25 Height: 9.00

The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise (DVD) $44.73 Muscle imbalances need to be addressed asymmetrically in order to create balance and symmetry. Everything, from the way individuals stand, lift, and carry, affects this asymmetry. The Art of Asymmetrical Exercise teaches assessment of hypermobility and rigidity, and how to correct problems involving asymmetry, from scoliosis to sports-related imbalances. Among the topics covered: warm-up, first movement, second movement, third movement, fourth movement, fifth movement, sixth movement, seventh movement, and cool-down. Produced in cooperation with Inner IDEA.

The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training (DVD) $44.73 Genetic factors influence how people are at the present time and how they respond to external stimuli or changes in their environment (for example, exercise training). The Influence of Genetics on Exercise and Training provides a basic introduction to the field of genetics and how it applies to exercise and training. It summarizes some of the findings of a large-scale study (The HERITAGE Family Study) on the effects of genetic factors and exercise training on fitness and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The DVD also discusses the practical application of these findings to health and fitness. Among the topics covered: basic introduction to genetics, examples of variables (e.g., body weight, muscle fiber composition) where the effects of genetic factors are known, variability in response to training, lack of difference in training responses between a) men and women, b) blacks and whites, and c) young, middle-aged and older subjects. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market (DVD) $44.73 Despite the fact that a substantial amount of documented information concerning the benefits of exercise exists, less than twenty percent of Americans engage in exercise on a regular basis. Developing Exercise Programs for the Sedentary Market offers a field- tested model for getting physically inactive individuals to participate in exercise. In addition, the DVD details the key factors that have to be addressed if such lifestyle changes are to occur. Among the topics covered: external barriers to exercise, traditional approaches to exercise behavior change, support for the one-to-one approach, program design components, program design success factors, the traditional exercise experience vs. the one-to-one exercise experience, program design options, benefits of computerized equipment, and program-development plan.

Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs (DVD) $44.73 Predictors of Exercise Compliance: Strategies to Improve Adherence to Exercise Programs presents a detailed overview of the factors that affect exercise compliance. The DVD also reviews a series of practical strategies for increasing the level of participant compliance. Among the topics covered: predictors of compliance—socioeconomic, physical/biological, psychological, and characteristics of the exercise program, strategies to improve compliance—coordination of time of day the exercise program is offered, reinforcement during or shortly after the participant’s behavior by the instructor, stimulus control whereby participants are encouraged to make use of cues, cognitive strategies, and behavioral contracting. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Methods of Group Exercise Instruction [With DVD] $49.6 Completely revised, "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," highlights the commonalities of a variety of group exercise formats through common training principles, correction techniques, and safety. Comprehensive, practical, and research based, this text features applied learning through practical mini-teaching assignments that are referenced with demonstrations found on the DVD. Teaching techniques convey appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up, cardiorespiratory training, muscular conditioning, and flexibility. In addition, starter routines, modification strategies, and assessments are presented for eight class formats: hi/low impact, step training, kickboxing, sport conditioning, stationary indoor cycling, water exercise, yoga, and mat-based Pilates. Merging both text and video, the second edition is an in-depth and practical resource for beginning and preprofessional group exercise instructors working to improve their teaching skills and confidence. New to this second edition are the following features: -Three chapters discussing popular group exercise formats for sports conditioning, yoga, and mat-based Pilates -Research highlight boxes that share supporting research for the guidelines and procedures recommended in the text -Three skill levels of instruction for many formats featured on the DVD -DVD quizzes in the instructor guide for use in conjunction with the video segments -An expanded instructor guide and test package "Methods of Group Exercise Instruction, Second Edition," moves from theory to practice in a logical progression that is helpful for both students and methods course instructors. The text is also organized for easy reference, putting the techniques that group exercise instructors need to know at their fingertips. Part I of the text presents foundational knowledge for group exercise instructors, which is applied in part III of the book. An introduction to the field of group exercise instruction discusses differences between student-centered and teacher-centered instruction, presents research on group cohesion, and offers options for professional certificiation and continuing education. Insights on the evolution of group fitness, cultural influences, the instructor as role model, and basic business practices provide a deeper level of understanding that moves beyond the class routine to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all class participants. The final two chapters in part I present practical discussion of core concepts in class design and appropriate use of music, choreography, and cueing methods. Chapters in part II are aligned with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for the four components of health and fitness: warm-up and stretching, cardiorespiratory training, muscular condititioning, and flexibilty training. Special focus is given to presentation of muscle groups, joints, and proper exercise techniq

Exercise Program Design for the New Fitness Participant (DVD) $44.73 Exercise Program Design for the “New� Fitness Participant presents a detailed overview of the rapidly emerging condition known as Metabolic Syndrome X. The DVD provides exercise program guidelines for clients suffering from obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. The DVD also features invaluable information regarding special precautions that need to be taken when designing exercise programs for such individuals. Among the topics covered: Metabolic Syndrome X, exercise and obesity, waging war on obesity, high protein diets, exercise and diabetes, exercise and hypertension, and the law on initial value. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Stretching and Exercise - The Truth! (DVD) $44.73 Considerable debate exists concerning the value of stretching prior to activity. Stretching and Exercise—The Truth! sifts through the available research on the topic and uncovers several misconceptions and oversights that can help shed light on the issue. The DVD is a terrific resource for health/fitness professionals who want to better understand the scientific rationale of why individuals should or should not stretch before engaging in physical activities. Among the topics covered: introduction to stretching, research studies—decrease in performance, research studies—no change in performance, research studies—increase in performance, studies on injury prevention, interpreting the research, and questions we need to ask. Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery (DVD) $44.73 Exercise or Rest? Intensity vs. Recovery examines the key factors involved in determining the optimal blend of exercise intensity versus time for recovery. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the DVD details how individuals can know whether they are working too hard or not enough. The DVD also presents an overview of a physically active individual’s hydration, nutrition, and sleep needs. Among the topics covered: identifying the sources of information, the optimal level of exercise intensity vs. time for recovery, why people exercise, the body’s hormonal response to exercise, heart-rate monitoring during exercise, exercise-related fatigue, overtraining, workout stimulus/intensity, hydration needs, nutrition needs, sleep needs, and the plan. Produced in cooperation with IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

ACE’s Guide to Pre-Natal Fitness (DVD) by Lenita Anthony $44.73 "ACE’s Guide to Pre-Natal Fitness offers expert advice on how to develop safe, well-designed exercise programs for pregnant women. In a straightforward manner, the DVD presents a detailed overview of both the benefits of and the contraindications to exercise during pregnancy. The DVD also explains and demonstrates program components and appropriate exercises for pregnant women. Covers session goals, benefits of exercise during pregnancy, contraindications for exercise during pregnancy, physiological changes (cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal) in pregnancy, fetal risks, general programming guidelines, strength training, and exercise and assessment demonstrations. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise."2004, 60 min. Features the NCAA UCSD Tritons.

The Pregnant Body Book (Hardcover) $40.66 An ideal reference for both medical students and prospective parents, The Pregnant Body Book looks at the nature of human pregnancy, including how it`s changed through evolution, and explores the anatomy and physiology of both the reproductive systems. Examining the development of the baby in the womb and the parallel changes in the mother`s body and structured to follow the process week by week, The Pregnant Body Book follows every anatomical and physiological change and tracks it in unprecedented detail. Specially commissioned 3D artworks, illustrations, scans, and photography show exactly how a baby changes and grows during pregnancy, and how the female body adapts to carry it. Includes interactive DVD featuring cutting edge animations.

Clinical Exercise Physiology--Understanding the Basics (DVD) $44.73 Clinical Exercise Physiology—Understanding the Basics presents an easy-to-understand overview of many of the basic fundamentals, concepts, and principles involved in clinical exercise physiology. The DVD discusses how these concepts can be applied by health/fitness professionals in a meaningful and useful manner in a clinical setting. Among the topics covered: maximal oxygen uptake, metabolic equivalents (METs), anaerobic (ventilatory) threshold, acute cardiorespiratory response to exercise, cardiac output, stroke volume, and arterial-venous oxygen difference. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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