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Summary: An excellent resource
Review: I consulted this book when I was writing The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby. I highly recommend this book to parents who are looking for a detailed and medically sound guide to prenatal fitness.
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Summary: The worst exercise book ever.
Review: I could learn something from every book I have ever read, but not from this one. This is honestly the worst book on exercises. The author actually says, if it hurts stop doing it and if it doesn't it is okay. He doesn't go into any exercises in detail at all. All he does is tell you how beneficial exercise is for you and the baby. I already knew that.
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Summary: Great information for runners and others
Review: I had heard good things of this book, and when I discovered I was pregnant at 8 weeks and had a 10 mile race scheduled the next weekend, I wanted to be knowledgeable about running and it's effect on the baby. I appreciated the scientific approach the author took. And while it was full of detailed information, it was an easy read (like 2-3 evenings). For atheletes, this book really fills the gaps that exists in the gammit of other pregnancy books in regards to exercise. I did the race (at an easy pace), it went fine. And I felt good with the peace of mind that I knew what was going on in my body and that the baby was okay (and I think, enjoying the running!). That being said, this book includes various types of exercise, so it's not just for runners. And the study follows the women and their children in the first year+. Very interesting stuff.
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Summary: Finally, research to show that pregnant women can be active!
Review: I have been using Dr. Clapp's research for years in my program design and presentations. He is an advocate for women who want to stay active throughout pregnancy. His book is must have for anyone who wants the latest information on what's safe to do, exercise-wise, throughout pregnancy. His presentation of the material is simple and straight-forward so that everyone can read and understand it.
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Summary: Best/most detailed book on exercise in pregnancy I have read
Review: I have ordered several books on exercising during pregnancy and most are a dissappointment if you are already active at all. This book explains in detail (and with scientific, medical studies) exactly what you are feeling and why. It explains what effect exercise has on your growing baby and on you,the Mother. The book also includes exercise prescriptions for different types of women, from sedentary to competitive athlete. I highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to exercise safely during pregnancy -- but particularly recommend it to those who already are exercising and need much more than the typical beginning books about walking and leg lifts.
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Summary: The most DETAILED & ENCOURAGING book available on exercising
Review: I have read a lot of books on exercising while pregnant, but most of them are kind of weak. They tell you to be very, very cautious... and they don't tell you much about how it is really affecting you and the fetus/baby. This book is awesome and I'm a hard critic. It doesn't show you pictures of women doing all the exercises in these modified ways that you never look at again. It focuses on studies of what other women did and the outcomes (babies birth weights, preterm labor, etc). The part I liked best was that the subjects in the studies exercised fairly intensely, not just walking twice a week. It told you how, for example, 25-30 miles of running per week will benefit you and the baby DURING pregnancy. I just loved it (and I don't know the author!). And don't be put off by the brightly colored pregnant woman on the front that appears to be walking--this covers intense exercise.
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Summary: The most DETAILED & ENCOURAGING book available on exercising
Review: I have read a lot of books on exercising while pregnant, but most of them are kind of weak. They tell you to be very, very cautious... and they don't tell you much about how it is really affecting you and the fetus/baby. This book is awesome and I'm a hard critic. It doesn't show you pictures of women doing all the exercises in these modified ways that you never look at again. It focuses on studies of what other women did and the outcomes (babies birth weights, preterm labor, etc). The part I liked best was that the subjects in the studies exercised fairly intensely, not just walking twice a week. It told you how, for example, 25-30 miles of running per week will benefit you and the baby DURING pregnancy. I just loved it (and I don't know the author!). And don't be put off by the brightly colored pregnant woman on the front that appears to be walking--this covers intense exercise.
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Summary: Helps you understand what's happening to your body
Review: I loved this book. It not only helps you understand what activities you can and cannot engage in while you're pregnant, but it also gives simple explanations as to what your body is going through during your pregnancy. It helped me modify my exercise routine so I could continue it through out my pregnancy, and it also helped me understand why I felt nauseous at times. So in that regard it helped me understand morning sickness, and gave me helpful hints to avoid it.
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Summary: Especially good for the pregnant woman who is already fit.
Review: This book contains good science and good sense besides. I liked the information about the physiological effects of pregnancy and exercise, as well as the practical tips on staying comfortable while performing aerobics, etc. The findings of Dr. Clapp and his team were both reassuring and inspiring. Strong evidence that my aerobics routine would not harm me or my pregnancy made this book worthwhile by itself, but it was great to read about the many health benefits they discovered for pregnant women that exercise and for their babies.
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Summary: Good Information but not exactly what I wanted
Review: This book goes into great detail about the importance of exercise and proving that it is safe. However, it did not go into exercises that they do or do not recommend for pregnant woman. I feel that I still need another book to give me information on exercises to better prepare me for labor, for example.
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