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96 february/march 2008 www.fitpregnancy.com

By Jennifer carofano & teri Hanson PhotograPhy by david martinez

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or Gabrielle Reece, being pregnant doesnt mean taking a break from her active

lifestyle. The 38-year-old model, professional volleyball player and mom to Reece

Viola Hamilton, 4, is co-creator of a new series of fitness DVDs titled Gabrielle

Reece Fit & Healthy Prenatal Workouts (Starz Home Entertainment, gotogabby.com).

My commitment is to try and find ways to help people get or keep moving, she says.

The series follows Reece throughout her second pregnancy, and each DVD focuses on

a single trimester and features moves created specifically for a particular month.

Because the series is shot in real time, I felt I could play a more sympathetic role,

thanks to my ever-expanding body, says Reece, shown here at 30 weeks. Its also a

reminder of how strong the body is even while youre pregnant.

Our prenatal workout is based on this series, which Reece developed with trainer

Mike Monroe, a pre- and postnatal fitness expert and the founder and president of New

York-based HM4fitness. The workouts are not designed to get someone into her best

shape ever, but studies have shown that women who work out during pregnancy have

better pregnancies, easier deliveries and faster recoveries, says Monroe.

Designed for the mom-to-be with a low-to-moderate fitness level, our program

emphasizes strengthening the arms, glutes (butt) and legs as well as the back. Because

of the added weight in the abdomen and chest areas, its important to strengthen those

muscles that maintain good posture, says Monroe, who c reated the moves to reflect

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists exercise guidelines.

The moves shown on pages 9899 are tailored to the second trimester. Do this

workout every other day using a set of 2- to 5-pound dumbbells. Start with 1 set of

10 reps, progressing to 3 sets of 15 reps. Note: Always check with your doctor before

beginning this or any workout program during pregnancy.

dYbbYModel, mom and pro athlete Gabrielle Reeceencourages expectant women to stay activeand be fit no matter what shape theyre in. )(

Gay in actionTo see vieo clips of ourprenatal workout, go tofitpregnancy.com/gay.( )

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