Gina Conley holds an MS in Exercise Science and is the Founder/CEO of MamasteFit, an industry-leading perinatal fitness provider with a training facility located in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Aside from her work as a personal trainer specializing in perinatal fitness, Gina is a seasoned birth doula who has supported nearly 200 births in North Carolina. She is also a 7-year Army Veteran who served a combat tour to Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Freedom Sentinel.
<p>Go beyond traditional pregnancy fitness with this trimester-based program of</p><p>safe, smart prenatal exercises to help you build strength, maintain fitness,</p><p>and prepare your body for childbirth.</p><p>“Should I exercise while pregnant?” The answer is a resounding yes! Strength-based</p><p>prenatal exercises have been proven to lead to a variety of positive health outcomes.</p><p>Safe to perform in most cases, they can actively lead to a smoother and healthier</p><p>pregnancy, better labor experience, faster recovery, and possibly even a</p><p>healthier newborn.</p><p>Written by Gina Conley, a certified personal trainer specializing in prenatal fitness and</p><p>registered birth doula,Training for Two is the active woman’s guide to exercising while</p><p>expecting. Unlike other pregnancy fitness books that take a more general approach,</p><p>Training for Two specifically focuses on strengthening the body and preparing it to give</p><p>birth.</p><p>Research-backed and comprehensive, this definitive prenatal fitness guide features</p><p>over 200 photos to help you absorb the material and perform the movements with</p><p>confidence. Organized by trimester, the book includes:</p><p>1. Common strength-focused exercises like squats, deadlifts, lunges, and rows,</p><p>modified as necessary to be safely and comfortably performed while pregnant</p><p>2. Easy exercises and workouts to open the body and prepare for labor</p><p>3. An overview of common pregnancy complications and how they affect your</p><p>exercise regimen</p><p>4. A postpartum chapter focusing on recovery and mobility in the first six weeks</p><p>after birth</p><p>5. What to expect and what questions to ask during your prenatal appointments</p><p>6. And more!</p><p>Based on the popular prenatal fitness programs and childbirth classes offered by</p><p>MamasteFit, Training for Two aims to educate, support, and empower expectant</p><p>mamas everywhere to stay strong and comfortable during their pregnancy and</p><p>delivery.</p><p>This is the perfect book for expectant athletes, trainers, fitness enthusiasts,</p><p>experienced gym goers, and active women looking for a more serious approach to</p><p>prenatal fitness.</p><div><br></div>
