Bump It Up: The Dynamic, Flexible Exercise and Healthy Eating Plan For Before, During and After Pregnancy

by Professor Greg Whyte OBE

The ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to how to be fit, active and healthy - before, during and after pregnancy - from Professor Greg Whyte consultant to numerous sportswomen and celebrities, and the performance expert behind the incredible Comic Relief and Sports Relief challenges. Complete with accessible advice and illustrated exercise programs, this is the only pregnancy guide you'll ever need...'I loved being active while pregnant. Being fitter made the first few weeks easier and Greg's new book provides fantastic support and guidance on how to exercise throughout pregnancy' -- Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Paralympic gold, silver and bronze medalist, world record holder and mum'Greg's new book provides a wonderful companion for mums-to-be' -- Sally Gunnell, OBE, Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum'Every pregnant woman should read this book' -- ***** Reader review'One of the best pregnancy books out there' -- ***** Reader review'An incredible book - great to get straight forward, clear advice' -- ***** Reader review'Pitched at an understandable level, with lots of useful information' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************BUMP IT UP clears away the confusion and dispels the many myths surrounding exercise and pregnancy to offer invaluable guidance on how to exercise safely and eat healthily through each trimester and beyond.Professor Greg Whyte OBE, a father of three, explains how the right exercise and a healthy, balanced lifestyle will ...· boost your chances of conception· help you to be fit and relaxed through each stage of your pregnancy· reduce your stress levels as you prepare for labour· keep you energized and active as you adapt to the demands of motherhoodGuiding you through each trimester, Greg provides an easy-to-follow, fully illustrated exercise programme suitable for all levels of fitness, and a healthy eating plan, which includes expert guidance on nutrition and a range of delicious and adaptable recipes created by an award-winning food writer.Designed to keep you feeling on top form, and with an inspirational foreword by mum and celebrity fitness expert Davina McCall, BUMP IT UP is both practical and empowering - a one-stop-shop for essential advice on how to be fit, active and healthy before, during and after pregnancy.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2016

Reviews

[CL · Rating 3 out of 5]

Glad I bought this used as it wasn't really the most useful resource for me personally. The author managed to sound a bit patronising at times. I only read it for the information on what's safe to do when, not for the "healthy eating plan" at the back. Mostly skimmed, found it slightly contradictory to other sources but that seems to be the way with all things pregnancy-related.

[Sarah Almond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably more useful for someone newer to exercise but I've found the book to be a good general reference point, particularly on intensity levels and then returning to exercise postpartum. Not sure the recipe section is really needed; I'm not a huge fan of recipes without photos. Drinks and snack ideas are good to include, but don't think the full meal recipes really add much to the book.

[Sarah Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read a book about sports.