FAQ TABLE OF CONTENTS


1. FITNESS 101
2. Which DVD?
3. Pregnancy
4. Exercise After Pregnancy
5. Doctor’s Note of Approval
6. Pregnancy Intensity Scale
7. What is Stroller Pump?
8. What is Diastasis Recti?
9. Secret to a Flat Tummy


FITNESS 101

What is cardiovascular exercise (otherwise known as cardio)?

Basically a cardiovascular exercise is one that makes you huff n’ puff. These exercises improve your circulatory system (heart). Examples of cardio are: Kickboxing, walking, running, cycling, swimming or any other “aerobic” exercise. Cardio burns calories and once you burn 3500 calories you will lose 1 pound of fat.

What is strength training?

Try not to think of strength training as just lifting weights. Pilates, yoga, core and resistance training are all forms of strength training. Otherwise known as toning, these exercises will increase your lean body tissue (or muscle) which in turn increases your metabolism. As you increase your metabolism you burn more calories at rest and make weight loss easier. A combination of cardio and strength training is the QUICKEST way to see results. You can alternate these exercises by doing interval training, which you will see on all Moms Into Fitness DVD.

How often should I workout?

You should try to get some form of exercise most days of the week. But as a busy mom this isn’t always possible. So try to work out for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week. You can do this with 3-10 minute workouts or 1-30 minute workout. You will burn the same amount of calories by splitting up your workout by doing short, intense bouts of exercise. If you do not see results within 4-6 weeks you must cut down the calories you consume and/or bump up your cardio.

What if I hit an exercise plateau?

This is inevitable unless you switch up your workout. To continually keep your mind and body challenged you must vary your workout every few weeks. As you continue to improve your health you will need to challenge yourself more and more.