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Two Fit
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- TwoFit is a special approach to the fitness needs of women during and after pregnancy.
- TwoFit is available to any pregnant mom for only $10 per month and we waive the activation fee.
- TwoFit members have free access to all programs and facilities (including a free nursery) at the nationally-recognized Community Health Club of San Angelo.
- Your individual fitness program is approved by your doctor and supervised by Community Health Club personnel with special training in fitness for women during pregnancy and after delivery.
- Your membership starts when your doctor determines you are pregnant and signs your TwoFit membership certificate.
- Your membership continues for one year.
- As a TwoFit member, you will receive a free newsletter with fitness articles, dates of childbirth classes, safety recalls, car seat reports and other information valuable to pregnant women and new moms.
- Exercise during pregnancy is healthy for most women, but no pregnant woman should begin an exercise program without her doctor's approval.
Exercise is usually safe during pregnancy and women who exercise have fewer complications than those who do little or no exercise
Staying in shape will help you keep up your stamina during labor. Afterward, the more muscle mass you have, the quicker you'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape.
A pregnant woman should exercise at least three times a week for 20 minutes or more.
Walking, swimming, riding a stationary bicycle and water aerobics are excellent exercise choices for a pregnant woman. 
Exercises that require jerky, bouncy movements and being outside in hot weather are not good choices.
Don't try deep knee bends, toe touches, and sit-ups (or any exercise that requires you to lie on your back after the first trimester).
- Avoid such sports as downhill skiing, rock climbing and horseback riding.
- Avoid prolonged periods of motionless standing.
- Wear a supportive bra and properly fitting athletic shoes while exercising. Stop if you feel dizzy, faint, overheated, or in pain. Drink plenty of water.
† According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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