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Fitness Tip #5: Keep Exercising Throughout Pregnancy

February 18, 2008 By Stephanie

Fitness Tip #5: Keep Exercising Throughout Pregnancy 1I’d like to introduce you to Denise Austin (as if she really needs introducing!). Austin earned a specialized degree in exercise physiology from the University of Arizona in 1979. Since then, she has written 10 books on fitness and weight loss and has more than 20 seasons of television under her belt.

Austin is here with us today to share her knowledge about fitness during pregnancy. Please give her a warm welcome.

ME: How many kids do you have and what are their ages?
AUSTIN: I have two daughters, Kelly and Katie, who are now 16 and 13 years old, respectively. I celebrate my career, but my family is my biggest joy in life.

ME: How much exercise is okay during pregnancy?
AUSTIN: If you’re planning to get pregnant, start exercising now. Don’t start something totally new when you become pregnant. Stay in shape throughout your pregnancy, but don’t do things where you might injure yourself or where there is risk of falling. Listen to your body. If its too much or you’re too tired one day, don’t worry about it.

ME: Can exercise during pregnancy really help make a woman’s labor and delivery easier?
AUSTIN: There are no scientific studies about it, but it did help me with stamina and understanding body positions (I’m mainly talking about natural childbirth). Delivering a baby is a workout! I wouldn’t say it helps with pain, but I felt like I could do more after the baby came. Exercise keeps your muscles strong and helps with circulation. It really does help to be strong and fit.

ME: How soon after L & D can a mom begin working out?
AUSTIN: It depends on your delivery. If you’ve had a C-section, you’ll want to do what the doctor tells you and wait 4-6 weeks. I started doing tummy tucks while still in the hospital bed. I took a good week off and then took very light walks a week after I had the baby. I had to film my show – 6 weeks after the delivery – in a leotard! I had a routine to prepare. By six months, I was pretty much back to normal.

ME: How soon can a mom expect to lose the baby weight and get her body back?
AUSTIN: A lot of women lose their baby weight, but they’re not fit. It took nine months for your body to prepare for the baby – it’s gonna take about nine months to get back to normal.

ME: Can a mama’s tummy ever really go back to normal?
AUSTIN: Oh, for sure! Absolutely! My stomach got better afterwards! Because I was more determined! It can go back to perfect.

You can check out all of Denise Austin’s products on the Denise Austin site. Her latest DVD is Denise Austin: Burn Fat Fast – Cardio Blast.

Fitness Tip #5: Keep Exercising Throughout Pregnancy 2WIN IT! One mama will win Denise Austin’s Fit & Firm Pregnancy DVD (the DVD also has a bonus postnatal workout to help you “bounce back” after pregnancy). To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Friday, Feb. 22. Remember, you must either post the Get Fit in February button on your blog or e-mail 5 of your friends about the promotion to be eligible! The winner will be announced and contacted on Saturday, Feb. 23. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

* UPDATE * The winner is #16 Uniquely Yours. Congratulations!

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Comments

  1. hardy t shirt says

    June 3, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    WOW,GOOG

  2. Taryn says

    February 22, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    Hoping to be preggo soon! Me please :)

  3. Kristie says

    February 22, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    I wish I had this when I was pregnant, but the “bounce back” part sounds like it would be good for me. It would also be nice if I decide to have more babies someday :)

  4. MomGoal says

    February 20, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    I have loved Denise Austin for years. As a mother you have to respect her physical fitness even more! They used to show her routines on the TV but I haven’t seen one in years. I could use this to help lose the baby bump!

  5. Sundi says

    February 20, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    I would so love this! Thanks!

  6. Lexigurl says

    February 20, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.
    poofaloofa@gmail.com

  7. Donna says

    February 20, 2008 at 4:42 am

    I just started my 2nd trimester and would love a new exercise video!

  8. Uniquely Yours says

    February 20, 2008 at 3:01 am

    Love Denise Austin!! I have your button.

  9. BrineS says

    February 19, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    This would be great to win!

    dbstout(at)juno(dot)com

  10. gjgille says

    February 19, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Great! Denise Austin rocks!

  11. Jessica says

    February 19, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    I would love to win this, God knows I need it!!!!

  12. Andrea McMann says

    February 19, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I’ve always wanted to see what that video was like! :)

  13. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    I would love to win this. I have my second on the way.
    watson at zerostreet dot net

  14. Rockin' Mama says

    February 19, 2008 at 5:29 am

    Help! I want to lose the baby weight! : )

  15. :) AZ AMPMMom says

    February 19, 2008 at 3:45 am

    I love that she is a Wildcat too :)
    I want this for my cousin who is due in July!

    hamackey98(at) cox (dot)net

  16. Shannon says

    February 19, 2008 at 3:16 am

    Love Denise Austin! I would love to win!

    shan9452 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  17. laura says

    February 19, 2008 at 2:50 am

    Oh please do enter me! :) I use the Denise Austin DVD that I’ve had since 2003 and love it. Since I’m 25 wks there are bits that I have to skip…it’d be nice to have something that’s made for pregnancy. I love her work outs :)

    Click here to see my post about this give away (hope that link works)

  18. R & K says

    February 19, 2008 at 2:49 am

    Another great giveaway!

  19. Heather says

    February 19, 2008 at 1:26 am

    I need the post-natal portion of this video! I just gave birth to #4. I actually used Denise Austin to get back in shape after #2! She is great.

  20. Susanne says

    February 19, 2008 at 1:24 am

    Ohhh…I really like Denise Austin! I need this and would be delighted to win!! Thanks…
    stbaisch[at]yahoo[dot]com

  21. Shannon @ Some Fine Taters says

    February 19, 2008 at 12:35 am

    Count me in!

  22. Lisa says

    February 19, 2008 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for doing this! I’ll be hosting the badge at http://babyalena.blogspot.com

  23. Mary512 says

    February 18, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    Great giveaway!

    hellomary018ATyahooDOTcom

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