Of course abdominal exercises are important for both women and men, any advice out there for those who are expecting?

julie: well, abdominal exercises for women who are pregnant are often restricted to the first or second trimester i think…i think u have to eb careful there is all this obsession about losing the baby weight right away but its more important to just be healthy. Plus you need a routine that is going to be comfortable. after trying to do crunches during my first pregnancy i decided to go a different route thisw time. I have been reading a lot of the ab coaster reviews about the best Abdominal exercises for women at Home…now you can do this WHILE your pregnant, but i am planning to use one after i have the baby to help tighten things up.

Cassandra: You have to start out slow with abdominal exercises after C-section, mostly isometrics at first, and Kegels, of course, I read that after maybe 4 weeks you can start doing some modified crunches…sigh! This is no what I was hoping to find out, I’m scheduled to have my baby in just a month, I really want to get back in shape fast, do you think I could use an ab belt sooner than these recommendations are suggesting? I already feel like a beached whale, don’t imagine it’s going to get any better…

Tabitha: can we talk about abdominal exercises after c-section – if anyone has had the experience. I am scheduled to give birth to little Kelton 10 days before Christmas and I want to be able to start exercising so I can have my figure back by new years. Thanks! What about abdominal exercises at home?

Larissa: Abdominal exercises while pregnant can be tricky, especially after the first trimester, I read that if you overexert you can separate your stomach muscles??That’s enough for me, right there, gonna wait ’til after I have this baby to do much in the way of an ab workout, guess the belly muscles are busy stretching, not getting tighter….who knew?

Betsy: My daughter is already worried about abdominal exercises after pregnancy, that’s why I bought her an ems ab belts, figured she’d have something to look forward to she’s such a body fitness nut, and she has NO IDEA how she’s going to feel after she has this first baby! I try to tell her, but she won’t listen, she doesn’t know how tired she’s going to be, we’ll see, Miss Smarty Pants.

Celine: One abdominal exercises for women that expecting I did when i was pregnant was deep breathing while tightening my abdominal muscles, u exhale while pulling yur belly botton back and then inhale and relax your abs. do that a few times.

CarolineStreeter: I just read a whole list of instructions for abdominal exercises with ball assistance while pregnant, and they didn’t sound all that great to me, my balance isn’t so hot normally, and now that I’m six months pregnant? Rididculous, so I think that’s out, I’ve been reading about an abdominal toner though, wonder if that’s ok for now, and then how soon I can use it after? Want some fast results in losing that saggy stomach this time, last time it was a couple of months before I could even get my regular clothes on.

Dinah: While it is importnat to stay fit while your pregnant,its more important to find some good abdominal exercises for women AFTER the baby comes, in my opinion. Do a prenatal yoga class & Pilates afters, you’ll be back in shape in no time.

MonicaS: Well I was very nervous about doing abdominal exercises after c-section, but my doctor told me that after 30 days I could begin a gentle workout routine. Just ordered an abdominal toning belt, which I’ve read is perfectly safe and think this might be a great way for me to start wroking on it again. If you are expecting, it is also safe and crunches through out your pregnancy are fine.

Nedra: Abdominal exercises during pregnancy are ok for awhile, but then you really have to stop so you don’t damage any of your muscles, like at maybe 5 months? That’s what I’ve been told anyway…

Brett: Get yorself a a b belt for afterwards, my wife uses one & it’s helping her tone real well. I still think some ofthe best abdominal exercises for men are good ol’ fashion crunches.

Juno: I did abdominal exercises while pregnant with my first but this time around I am much mor sick and nausous and am thinking I need an ab belt so I can stay as heathy as possibl I am not a frak about being skinee while preggo just want fitness and health for me and baby.

Kyra: So while your pregnant if you do enough abdominal exercises flat stomach will come much easier after little Junior is born. LOOk online for some good abdominal exercises at home or if you go to the gym, maybe find a trainer you trust.

Aven: I am wondering about abdominal exercises after pregnancy. I am only 12 weeks along with twins but I am just trying to do research now I figure I will be exhausted and busy later so if I can get a handle on what equipment is good and how is approriate to workout as a new mom it will be one less stressfull thing off my mind.

LuceMarquez: Really good to do abdominal exercises while pregnant, but go a little easy on yourself. You can look into an ab energizer and some crunches are good to but maybe not that easy as you get further along into your pregnancy.

Sheila: I agree with the prenatal yoga, it’s the best thing I could have done during my pregnancy I made me so much more aware of my body. After my pregnancy I joined a gym a hired a trainer but all he was showing me was abdominal exercises for men (well in my opinion) i went back to yoga and occasionally do sits up at home.

Astrid: I have done abdominal exercises with ball when I worked with a trainer at the gym but I honestly dont think I have the willpower to do them alone at home which is what I need to now because I am a wife and mother! I think ab ab belt is more up my alley for right now.

daphne: Personally I think its wise to just hold off onany extreme abdominal exercises during pregnancy, the deep breathing like someone mentioned may be smart but I would just wait to do your really tough abdominal exercises after pregnancy. I like that idea of a n abs belt, especially since your schedule is all out of whack & this way you can wear the belt to tone while feeding the baby or do ing anthing, really.

Inez: I am trying to learn more about at home abdominal exercises during pregnancy. I want to learn the proper technqieu for safety and effectiveness for my fetus and myself. Any ab crunch machine price thats reasonable and thats good for this?

Brenda: well, when you are pregnant and doing abdominal exercises flat stomach can’t really be the goal bcs your stomach is going to get bigger, not flatter, period. The idea i think is to do a routine that keep your muscles toned for after the baby is born. I thnk the idea of using an abs contour belt post-natally sounds great, esp since in the beginning you probably won’t be wanting to do situps.

JoyN: You really need to come test your limits and come up with a ab schedule that works for you while your expecting, but abdominal exercises after pregnancy are a little more dificult. Talk to your doctor and make sure you are cleared for all execrise before you begin. An abdominal toning belt is a good start.

margaret: I’m sure expectant mothers, and actually any women, can find some good abdominal exercises with ball that you can do while pregnant. Look online or maybe even, get a book or video, I think thats the best way. I don’t know about those ab belt things, can you where them to do abdominal exercises while pregnant , by the way??

Sarai: I need flat stomach abdominal exercises becase in spite of my doing cardio an hour every other day I still have a pudgey belly and I want to look toned.

Loretta: Must find abdominal exercises for men abdominal exercises because my hubby has a big beer belly and it is making me feel unattracted to him. Maybe just some easy abdominal exercises at home?

38women: I think abdominal exercises with ball during pregnancy are good as long as you make sure to come up with a plan that includes rest frequently. I use an ab belt in between reps.

Ashley: Really, I ddidn’t do much for my abs while I was pregnant but now me & my husband are both trying to ge in shape. ANd Yeah, you DO have to start slow with abdominal exercises after c-section it’s VEry tough. Am really considering an ab toning belt, especially afer seeing these posts here. I will read some reviews online to see what brands is best.

hkleinman: I didn’t do abdominal exercises during pregnancy, but I saw that abs belt on tv and it looks pretty easy.

Sione: Abdominal exercises at home are a good idea when you’re pregnant, then you can just quit if you wan to and not overstress your muscles, it’s working fine for me, I’m going nice and easy on myself, have an abdominal toner for after delivery, I want to be back in shape fast!

Kaitlin: Abdominal exercises flat stomach, sure, but I’m SO pregnant right now it seems like a dream, let’s face it, 7 months? NOt a chance of looking fit! Concentrating on over all good health, then after delivery I’ll give myself a big push to look slinky again…for now? Not even going to spend a minute worrying about it.

JavaIsOut: Abdominal exercises for men are not exactly what I’m worried about right now, the only exercise I want from my husband is to figure out a way for me to have this baby nice and easy, maybe he should work on his shoulders and arms so he can help hold me up when I deliver? That would be nice.

Eden: Abdominal exercises for women are on my mind a lot these days, too, esp because I’m getting oh so pregnant and I can hardly see my feet, never mind touch them, so I’m kinda in the same boat, anything going to help strengthen my abs while I’m carrying this baby? I feel like I need a sling about now…eventually want abdominal exercises flat stomach thats the dream.