Runner's World Guide To Running And Pregnancy by Chris Lundgren

Runner's World Guide To Running And Pregnancy by Chris Lundgren

Each year, about 785,000 women runners who are pregnant or who have recently given birth hear conflicting fitness advice from friends, family, and even doctors. Save for a handful of magazine articles, these women have nowhere to turn for accurate, up-to-date information.

Until now. The Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive look at the how-tos and benefits of running for expectant mothers. And the benefits abound. Even a modest pregnancy running program gives women a reduced risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and premature birth. It also leads to fewer cesareans, faster recovery after delivery, and even smarter babies!

From the worldwide authority on running, the Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy offers the latest, most detailed information available, along with real-life tips to help you succeed. Inside you'll find:

* Advice from experts including sports gynecologists, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists

* The most current heart rate and training guidelines

* Pre-pregnancy and pregnancy stretching and strength programs

* Cross-training suggestions including yoga, Pilates, swimming, and more

* Running-specific menu plans for a healthy pregnancy

* Strategies for preventing injuries

* Money-saving tips for choosing the best maternity running gear

* Guidance for postpartum running

The Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy gets to the bottom of the how-much-is-too-much debate once and for all. Pregnant runners will never be puzzled by conflicting advice again.

Chris Lundgren is the author of two books, The Runner's World Guide to Running and Pregnancy, and Legendary Locals of Chugiak-Eagle River. She has written for Runner's World, Alaska Coast, Morris Publications and other magazines and newspapers across the country. A 21-year resident of Alaska, Chris spends as much time in the outdoors as possible. She is a longtime volunteer at the Eagle River Nature Center, a place where local guides and outdoor experts teach workshops and through which thousands of tourists pass each year. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Title	Runner's World Guide To Running And Pregnancy
Author	Chris Lundgren
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Rodale Press
Year published	2003-09-20
Number of pages	240
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