From Baby to Bikini: Keep Your Midsection Toned Safely During Pregnancy and Flatten Your Abdominals Fast After You Have Your Baby

by Greg Waggoner and Doug Stumpf

Describes the pre- and post- natal workout which combines ab exercises, aerobics, and nutritional planning. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446673986
• ISBN13: 9780446673983
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good pictures and descriptions of ab exercises

Despite the awful title, this is a pretty good book. I'm a very athletic woman who just gave birth to my first child. I know tons of different ab exercises, but most are too strenuous for immediate post-partum. I have found the book very useful in suggesting more controlled, safer exercises that are still challenging. The descriptions and photos are first-rate in showing you EXACTLY what to do to work your abs. The author is also good about emphasizing that every woman's recovery goes differently, and telling you how to customize the routine for your level of fitness. Overall, the book text is somewhat repetitive and overly cheery, and I don't care about the sections on diet or aerobic exercise. I bought it just for the ab exercises, and I am satisfied I got my money's worth.

What abs?

I got this book when my second baby was about two months old, and my stomach looked like a bowl of jello. I had been discouraged by the way other exercise books seemed to make you feel instantly terrible about all the post-partum flab, but this book was so friendly and helpful, and so understanding of the delicate psychological needs of plump new mothers, that I felt I really could try the exercises. They were easy to follow, not overwhelmingly time-consuming, and I have to say that, five months later, I have seen my abs for the first time in my life. And I don't have to leave the top button of my pants undone anymore.

Get this book as soon as you find out you are pregnant!!

I was in my eighth month of pregnancy when I read Mr. Waggoner's book. By slowly and carefully following his suggestions with the permission of my Ob-Gyn, I started a routine of exercises that I continued after my son was born. Tony, the baby, and I do our exercises every day. First, I work with him, then he rests while I do mine. I think it's really working because my abdomin is really getting back into shape as well as my thighs and buttocks. I still have five more pounds to lose, but I feel confident that will come off if I continue the routine I learned in this book. Let me add, also, that the suggestions for diet have been really valuable. I have confidence in what I'm doing because of this book.

A Terrific Guide to Shedding Post-Pregnancy Pounds

This book presents a straightforward and easy to follow plan for losing post pregnacy pounds - and we all know how depressing those can be. Personal trainer Greg Waggoner explains a step by step way to get your old body back - and its actually working! The authors write in a friendly tone, and include useful information about all aspects of pregnancy, addressing any health concerns you might have about exercising both before and after the birth. The workouts are time-efficient, well-illustrated, and there are some that include the baby. Also, a balanced diet is stressed as important part of breastfeeding, as well as losing pounds - there are fast, healthful and easy recipes at the back of the book.

The answer to every new mother's worries about her figure

I am walking down the street, pushing my beautiful three-month-old son in his stroller. Then I see her, the mother with the beautiful figure also pushing a stroller. And I am not even back to being able to wear my loose jeans! If you have had this or similar experiences, try this book. Greg Waggoner is a thoughtful and knowledgeable training expert who designed exercises specifically for new moms. They are not difficult and the directions are easy to follow. Follow his suggestions consistently and you may even go down a size!