The most current information available on the benefits and risks of pre- and immediate post-natal fitness. Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise covers the ACOG guidelines; physiological changes associated with pregnancy; fetal risks; how to minimize the most common conditions and discomforts; specific exercise recommendations (including intensity, duration, frequency, etc.); and group exercise modes (aerobics, step training, cycling, yoga, aquatics, and strength training). Features dozens of images and illustrations. |