Fit to Deliver- an exercise program for you and your baby [Paperback]

Nordahl Kerr Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 26, 2000

Comprehensive exercise guide for pregnant women. Includes guidelines by fitness level and trimester. Home, gym and water workouts are included. Comprehensive nutrition section with sample meal plans.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Comprehensive manual for prenatal fitness, the industry leader in exercise programs. -- Shape fit pregnancy magazine

Easy to follow, practical -- prenatal fitness class, Vancouver BC

About the Author

Dr. Karen Nordahl MD-Bsc. Kinesiology (1987) MD (1989). Currently practices as a family physician in Burnaby,BC. Clinical instructor at the UBC FAculty of Medicine. Susi Kerr-Bachelor of Physical Education,personal trainer with emphasis on pregnant women. Former Nationally ranked runner,mother of Dylan.Carl Peterson-physical therapist.Director Elite Training at City Physiotherapy. Former physiotherapist Canadian Women's Alpine Ski Team.

Product Details

• Paperback: 125 pages
• Publisher: Fit to Deliver Intl (May 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968730507
• ISBN-13: 978-0968730508
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,125,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Delivers, August 7, 2002

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Michelle S. (Australia/ Canada) - See all my reviews

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As a professional athlete I have nothing but kudos for this timely book. How refreshing to have a comprehensive resource on exercise and pregnancy. How reassuring that Fit to Deliver brings together the expertise and various strengths of a physician, personal trainer and physical therapist! Based upon the three principles of "prevention," "preparation," and "restoration," this easy to read guide on exercise during pregnancy explores how to reduce pregnancy symptoms through exercise, how to strengthen the muscles needed in labor and how exercise will ease recovery postpartum. I particularly liked the "Tips from the Team" throughout the book that offer little treasures of information for exercising moms, including advice on how to prevent back pain and how to stretch effectively. Variety is also found in the aerobic and strength training routines, in which alternatives for different trimesters and numerous exercises are illustrated to avoid boredom. The last chapter puts it all together by outlining programs for each trimester and for beginner, intermediate and advanced moms-to-be. Overall, the combined voices of the three authors are authoritative and knowledgeable. Fit to Deliver expels any old myths and misconceptions the reader may have had on exercise and pregnancy and offers up-to-date guidelines for a safe and effective workout.
I highly recommend it for all Mom's to Be.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for health and fitness professionals, March 2, 2001

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Sheila S. Watkins (Holly Springs, NC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fit to Deliver- an exercise program for you and your baby (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent resource for not only pregnant women but also for the healthy and fitness professionals who care for them during this special time. As the owner of "Healthy Moms," a prenatal and postpartum fitness instructor training organization in the US, I have designated "Fit to Deliver" as required reading for our perinatal fitness instructor certification course.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fit to deliver, October 17, 2003

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Nina ((Germany)) - See all my reviews

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I am also a professional athlete who spent 6 years full time on the WTA tour. I have read the book, and recognize many of the exercise routines as ones that helped me reach the top. Now as a Tennis Coach and fitness trainer I was fortunate enough to attend a Fit to Deliver training course and was more than pleasantly surprised at the level of expertise and common sense I found in both the Physical Therapist and Physician who authored it. The book is written to be a safe guide for Moms-To-Be of all levels, no matter where they are along in their pregnancy. If you want potentially dangerous fitness moves or want to try and overtrain then look for the FLASH workouts. I have read it, I have done it and I have personally spoken to the authors. They know what they are talking about. If you want a safe, proven, effective pre-natal fitness program that will carry you safely through your pregnancy and into post partum then check out Fit to Deliver!