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This is a discussion on A Few Things I Learned about Pregnancy and Exercise within the Fit Moms Pregnancy and Postpartum forums, part of the Cathe Friedrich Fitness Forums category;; #1 Give yourself a break in the first trimester. You are growing a little person inside. You will be tired! ...
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01-05-2010, 06:28 AM
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#1 Give yourself a break in the first trimester. You are growing a little person inside. You will be tired! If your exercise schedule slows down, don't worry; your energy will return in the second trimester.
#2 Marching in place worked better for me than jumping or any other high-impact moves. #3 Lowering my step to just the platform and marching or knee repeaters as modifiers made just about all Cathe step DVDs manageable. (I didn't like any of the pregnancy workouts I tried by other instructors. Too easy. Too boring.) #4 Kickboxing, for me, was great for pregnancy. These workouts are easily modifed and Kick Max even comes with a low-impact premix. #5 Water, water, water, water, etc. #6 I stopped doing STS when I found out I was pregnant, but I wish I had kept up with some strength training. I felt like I lost muscle tone while pregnant. #7 Eat more protein. It will help keep your blood sugar up for more exercise. #8 Break long workout DVDs into 30-minute segments. That way you will get exercise, but not get too winded. 
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01-05-2010, 06:55 AM
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Great advice Dawn! I'm sure all the new mommies to be will appreciate it!
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01-06-2010, 12:19 PM
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Thanks for the advice!! I've already learned some of it, and learning the rest. It's amazing how much more water I need now. And repeaters are working just fine as a modifier.
Thanks for sharing!! Carrie
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01-07-2010, 02:53 PM
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great advice! sometimes we need to be reminded of these things!
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01-07-2010, 07:19 PM
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Thanks for the tips. I know I need reminders.
Kendra 30 weeks with baby #7
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01-07-2010, 09:49 PM
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Great advice, Dawn! Are you gearing up for pregnancy number two?
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"Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime; take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
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01-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
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The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful
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01-08-2010, 07:24 PM
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