babyShape Prenatal Workout DVD Adds Strength Training to Pregnancy Exercise

Dec. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Valerie C. Merriweather, founder of Fitwell Training Solutions, introduces babyShape Prenatal Workout.  Drawing from her experience training expecting moms, she is pioneering the combination of strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching for pregnancy.  The workout is delivered in the style of a personal training session using Valerie’s gift for relating to her audience.

Merriweather says, “As a busy mother of four, I know how difficult it can be to get to the gym, especially during pregnancy.  The DVD is ideal for getting a workout in at home, whether you are in your first trimester or near delivery.”

She adds. “Strength training is critical for maintaining muscle necessary to burn fat during pregnancy and recovery.  This is the key for moms who are having trouble getting back into shape after delivery and great preparation for everyday moves required for lifting, moving and caring for baby.”

“Stretching and strength training exercises during pregnancy are a great way to keep moms and babies healthy during pregnancy says Darryn Band, MD and Associate Clinical Professor at George Washington University. “babyShape Prenatal Workout DVD is an excellent resource for busy moms to prepare for labor and delivery.”  

babyShape Prenatal Workout contains recommendations to increase or reduce exercise intensity for each stage of pregnancy.  
•   The 30 minute targets glutes, thighs, shoulders, back and abs.  
•   The 10 minute flexibility and relaxation reduces body tension, especially in  glutes, shoulders and neck.
•   The Bonus 10 minute core and balance routine strengthens stabilizing core muscles to improve balance and reduce back discomfort.  

babyShape Prenatal Workout is available at www.fitwellsolutions.com and www.createspace.com

About Fitwell Training Solutions
Valerie C. Merriweather founded Fitwell Training Solutions, LLC in 2003 to develop personal training programs and fitness tools that are tailored for every lifestage and life event, from pregnancy to knee and hip replacement.  Ms. Merriweather has been quoted in several publications including SheKnows.com and is a Discovery Health fitness expert and blogger for National Body Challenge.

For more information, visit www.fitwellsolutions.com

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Valerie C. Merriweather founded Fitwell Training Solutions to deliver personal training programs and fitness tools tailored to every lifestage and life event, from pregnancy to knee and hip replacement. Discovery Health fitness expert.