Fit for Two: The Official Ymca Prenatal Exercise Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Thomas W. Hanlon (Author, Editor), Ymca of the USA (Corporate Author) "Exercising during a pregnancy used to be taboo..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Want to feel better during pregnancy? Speed your recovery from childbirth? Maintain or even improve your health and fitness as you prepare for the birth of your child?

Let Fit for Two: The Official YMCA Prenatal Exercise Guide help you. This practical guide discusses how to stay fit and exercise safely during pregnancy, including

• the benefits of prenatal exercise,

• health and safety guidelines for pregnant women,

• how to adjust exercise to match fitness level and stage of pregnancy,

• 43 land exercises and 37 water exercises,

• guidelines for creating an individualized workout program,

• how to set and attain healthy fitness goals, and

• breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that help during pregnancy and labor and delivery.

From the Publisher
"One of the most comprehensive exercise guides for pregnant women that has been written to date."

Vern L. Katz, MD Obstetrician and Associate Professor School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

"The descriptions, suggestions, and cautions are clear, concise, and always right on target. Fit for Two reflects years of commitment and careful planning."

Barbara B. Holstein, MA, MEd Psychotherapist, marriage and family therapy Author of Shaping Up for a Healthy Pregnancy

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; illustrated edition edition (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873228286
• ISBN-13: 978-0873228282
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #889,886 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Options for exercises while pregnant, September 6, 1999

By A Customer

I had been looking thru all the "other" books for what exercises I could/could not do, most had barely a handful of suggestions. Then i came across this book, and although it is small, it is thorough in showing a wide variety land and water exercises. It is small enough to bring to the gym with me, the pictures really helped to understand the positions. There is also basic health information for the pregnant woman...a good book for those interested in exercising throughout their pregnancy.

4.0 out of 5 stars good, January 6, 2009

By	Joanna G. Cezareo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this is an OK book. Great for beginners, gives you instructions how to do the exercises properly.