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West Palm Beach, FL
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What are your specific recommendations for abdominal exercise for a prenatal woman in her first, second, third trimester?

Prenatal FitnessProgram Design
9 Answers | Asked by Ashley Varol (was Berberich) 386 days ago
Answered by Shirley Archer 358 days ago
I've trained many Pre-natal, post-partum women and each pregnancy is different. It's important to listen carefully to th... read more

Is it better to use free weights or machine weights?

Free WeightsWeight TrainingStrength Training
29 Answers | Asked by Rob Gray 359 days ago
Answered by Shirley Archer 358 days ago
I agree with the comments on the value of free weights for more functional training and more neuromuscular stimulation. ... read more

What are the best exercises to increase flexibility?

FlexibilityStretching
14 Answers | Asked by Patricia Long 359 days ago
Answered by Shirley Archer 358 days ago
There is no one "best" stretch. It's best to enjoy a well-rounded program of stretches for all of the major muscle group... read more

How do you exercise your happiness?

Happiness
12 Answers | Asked by Angela Cordoni 358 days ago
Answered by Shirley Archer 358 days ago
We can increase our happiness by cultivating a positive outlook (i.e., seeing the glass half-full). An exercise that pro... read more
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    Shirley's Answers

    What are your specific recommendations for abdominal exercise for a prenatal woman in her first, second, third trimester?

    I've trained many Pre-natal, post-partum women and each pregnancy is different. It's important to listen carefully to th... read more

    Is it better to use free weights or machine weights?

    I agree with the comments on the value of free weights for more functional training and more neuromuscular stimulation. ... read more

    What are the best exercises to increase flexibility?

    There is no one "best" stretch. It's best to enjoy a well-rounded program of stretches for all of the major muscle group... read more

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