Spring Fit Kick (not for me this year)
February 28, 2008 primetimekro
It seems like every baby book I read mentions exercising regularly after the fourth month. Perfect timing for all of those gym buffs getting their summer bodies ready. Come July I’ll be ready to pop. That can be a bit of a downer. At least I can benefit from all the sales for exercise equipment. I am definitely considering an elliptical and maybe some other equipment. Just the other day I heard Oprah talking with Valerie Bertinelli about a weighted vest she used to help her lose weight. Hmmm. I’m not really one for lifting weights; so, this may be perfect for me post pregnancy. I’m not too concerned about keeping my frame during pregnancy, but I don’t see anything wrong with planning an exercise routine or two once your little one is born.
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1. Helene Byrne&hellip | February 29, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Weighted vests are ideal to increase the intensity of a fitness walking program and to help build vertabral bone.
However, I would not recommend this piece of equipment after pregnancy.
Pregnancy creates a series of structural and functional changes in the body including alignment changes, lengthened ligaments, and a specific muscular imbalances thoughout the torso. After pregnancy, a woman’s body does not have enough dynamic spine support to be able to properly deal with the added stress of a weighted vest.
Better to plan on rebuilding core strength and stability in the initial postpartum period.
Ellitical trainers, which are non-impact and easy on the joints can be used throughout pregnancy (there is absolutely no need to wait until month four to began a prenatal fitness program) and the postpartum period.