Physical Fitness Exercise Programs

i am 6 and a half months pregnant (due February 15, 2011), but have already gained 51 lbs. i’m really really big and my doctor says everything is okay. however the past two weeks i started an exercise program at my local women’s hospital (its a class for pregnant women).

but the past three days, i’ve been getting a lot of cramps after my husband and i have sex. it doesn’t hurt to have sex, but i start getting cramps that resemble what people say are contractions. again this is my first pregnancy, so i don’t know whats normal or not and sometimes get really worried. lol

so could it be too early for contractions? or is it possible?
Thanks Amanda B Love you! Makes me feel better!

Your uterus naturally contracts during and after sex anyway, so the feelings your getting now are most likely from your uterus being stretched out, so you are noticing the "contractions" more. I would still tell your doctor about it at your next visit, or if you feel really worried about it call them now and see what they say, but more than likely every thing is just fine (btw I gained 61 pounds with my 1st pregnancy lol so don’t feel bad)

Are they the same as in high school? I havent done any PE classes since high school. In high school, only 2 years of PE were required.

I am working on a computer certificate program and PE courses are not required but its a good idea to get some excersise to help my brain focus.

PE/I 138X4 Physical Fitness 1.00 Unit
A structured exercise class designed to develop a
balanced exercise program including cardiovascular,
strength and flexibility training. Instructor guided
equipment orientation, fitness testing, exercise
technique, and individualized programming are
provided. Class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU, *UC;
Contact a counselor for details.
Note: PE/I 138X4 may be taken 4 times

PE/I 186X4 Adapted Physical Education:
Stretching and Stress Reduction
1.00 Unit
Designed for students with disabilities to improve or
maintain their flexibility and joint range of motion as
well as learn techniques for stress reduction and
relaxation. A completed adapted P.E. physical form,
obtained from either the instructor or DSPS, is required
prior to participation in this class.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU, *UC;
Contact a counselor for details.
Note: PE/I 186X4 may be taken 4 times
Beginning week of 1/18:
5152 01 TTH 09:30a-10:50a LAB 1.00 WG13 Banola,E
Note: Recommended for students with disabilities. Requires medical
verification of disability.

PE/I 188X4 Adapted Physical Education:
Fitness and Conditioning
1.00 Unit
Designed for students with disabilities to improve range
of motion, muscular strength, and cardiovascular
endurance. A completed P.S. physical form, obtained
from either the instructor or DSPS, is required to
participate in this class.
Associate Degree Applicable
Course credit transfers to CSU, *UC;
Contact a counselor for details.
Note: PE/I 188X4 may be taken 4 times
Beginning week of 1/18:
5154 01 MW 11:00a-12:20p LAB 1.00 WG12 Banola,E
I am a disabled student but its nothing I cant handle. The only exercise I get is walking from building to building (far) or walking home from the bus stop.

College PE is not difficult. The exercise and skills that you receive will be to your benefit./

I don’t really need much of a exercise program, just some ab work outs, and maybe some pec/glutes/quad exercises.

And maybe some cardio exercises? Im doing a final for health class and I need to know some workout exercises.
The person is underweight, 148 pounds at 6′2", and he needs to build muscle more than anything.

Well basically it would be the same exercises but at a greater amount or intensity in order to meet with the muscles gained from lifting weights.

If you are lifting weights, then get like a 10 or 20 pound Weight depending on how strong you are and how intense you want your exercises to be and put it on your chest and hold it there by crossing your arms, then do normal sit ups with it, it’s much harder and it gives you a more intense work out, but try not to use too heavy weight as you can hurt your back if you use what you can’t handle.

Don’t really know about effective exercises for those other parts, but hope i helped.