Expecting Fitness : How to Modify and Enjoy Your Exercise Program Throughout Your Pregnancy

Current research has proven that it is not only safe for pregnant women to exercise, it is absolutely beneficial. Even if you are considered a high-risk pregnancy or are restricted to bed rest, you can and should exercise during this crucial time. This book includes specially designed exercises just for you.

Among the benefits of exercise and proper nutrition during pregnancy:
-Shorter, less painful labor
-Fewer birth defects
-Less excess weight gain
-Ease of regaining pre-pregnancy figure
-Healthier, calmer, and more intelligent babies

Birgitta Gallo's Expecting Fitness doesn't lead you through some leg lifts. It shows you how to modify your current sports activities-including tennis, golf, aerobics, swimming, even kickboxing-safely throughout your pregnancy. It also includes nutritional guidelines, relaxation and breathing techniques, and an illustrated guide to the changes the pregnant body goes through. It is a unique and comprehensive guide for any woman who wants to give her baby the best possible start in life.

Birgitta Gallo is a personal trainer specializing in pre- and postnatal fitness. A former national body-building champion, Birgitta is a consultant on maternal fitness for the March of Dimes and conducts maternal wellness seminars for multinational corporations. She has been featured in Fit Pregnancy and Baby Talk magazines and has appeared on several radio and television programs, including Entertainment Tonight. She resides in Beverly Hills, California.

Sheryl Ross, M.D., is an OB/GYN whose clients include Jane Seymour. She received her OB/GYN training at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and won two teaching awards as a senior medical resident. She resides and practices in Santa Monica, California.