The only issue with using the toning tables during pregnancy is the bakc-lying position. You should avoid lying flat on your back for prolonged periods after the first trimester, as the weight of the baby can reduce blood flow back to your heart and lungs and make you dizzy. If you can prop yourself up at least 40 degrees from the hip you'll avoid that issue. Cathy
Catherine is the co-author of "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" with Dr. James Clapp, and author of Fit Pregnancy For Dummies, published by Wiley Publishing in 2004. To learn more about these books or buy them online you can find them on www.amazon.com.
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TALANSMOMMA
Posts: 1883
1/12/12 6:04 P
I am very aware that I cannot only do these to lose weight. I am also a memeber of Sparkpeople and have been for sometime. I am not only doing the tables. I am also doing a bike. They are good at stretching my muscles and I do feel them work my muscles in certain areas. And its for a trial period right now. Different things work for different people I guess. I mainly wanted to know if these are safe while TTC and during pregnancy. I will call my doctor and see what he thinks.
~Misty~
My Reason for Living
Talan Edward Duncan
August 16, 2006
8 lbs 2.4 oz and 21 inches long
CATHY_CRAM_MS
Posts: 9327
1/11/12 9:10 P
Do you mean those tables people lay on while the table does certain movements?? If so, that's not exercise and doesn't do anything for your cardiovascular health or muscular strength. You'd be much better off walking, swimming or doing exercise DVDs both for your health and your baby's. Cardio exercise results in so many benefits during pregnancy, so I hope you can fit some exercise into your daily routine! Cathy
Catherine is the co-author of "Exercising Through Your Pregnancy" with Dr. James Clapp, and author of Fit Pregnancy For Dummies, published by Wiley Publishing in 2004. To learn more about these books or buy them online you can find them on www.amazon.com.
Cathy also provides Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Information and certification courses to Healthcare Professionals. Click here to learn more.
TALANSMOMMA
Posts: 1883
1/10/12 10:43 A
I am currently TTC and in the process losing some weight. My MIL, SIL and I went to use toning tables last night. Just wondering if anyone has used these with results and are they safe once I get pregnant?
~Misty~
My Reason for Living
Talan Edward Duncan
August 16, 2006
8 lbs 2.4 oz and 21 inches long
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