Training for Two: Safe and Smart Prenatal Exercises for a Smoother Pregnancy, Easier Birth, and Healthier Newborn - 90+ Resistance Training, Mobility, Birth Prep, and Labor Support Exercises

Training for Two offers a trimester-based program of prenatal exercises designed to build strength, maintain fitness, and prepare the body for childbirth. Written by Gina Conley, a certified personal trainer specializing in prenatal fitness and registered birth doula, the book argues that strength-based prenatal exercises can lead to a smoother pregnancy, better labor experience, faster recovery, and potentially a healthier newborn. Unlike general pregnancy fitness books, Training for Two focuses specifically on strengthening the body and preparing it for birth. The guide features over 200 photos and is organized by trimester. It includes strength-focused exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, and rows modified for safe performance during pregnancy, exercises to open the body and prepare for labor, an overview of common pregnancy complications and their effects on exercise, and a postpartum chapter on recovery and mobility in the first six weeks after birth. The book also covers what to expect during prenatal appointments and related questions. Based on prenatal fitness programs and childbirth classes offered by MamasteFit, the book is intended for expectant athletes, trainers, fitness enthusiasts, experienced gym goers, and active women seeking a strength-focused approach to prenatal fitness.