Your Fit Pregnancy

For today's woman, pregnancy is no longer a "delicate condition." She's working, managing commitments inside and outside the home, and eager to stay fit—maybe even running a marathon! For the first time, there's a guide for all the moms-to-be that breaks down exercise and nutrition trimester-by-trimester, written by a mother who's also a two-time North American fitness champion, model, and spokeswoman for the UFE (Ultimate Fitness Event) organization. It offers complete workouts tailored to different fitness levels and stages of pregnancy, along with healthy meal plans and 50 recipes. Real moms chime in with inspirational stories of how they successfully kept happy, healthy, and fit even in stressful situations, and there's advice on everything from setting workout goals and dealing with lagging motivation to choosing sports bras, staying hydrated, and coping with unwanted advice.

Pregnancy is no longer a "delicate condition." Today's mom-to-be works, manages multiple commitments, and wants to stay fit. For the first time, there's a guide that breaks down exercise and nutrition trimester-by-trimester. It offers workouts tailored to different fitness levels and stages of pregnancy, along with meal plans and recipes; inspirational stories; and advice on everything from choosing sports bras to staying hydrated.

Erica Willick is a two-time North American fitness competition champion. She earned these titles competing in 2012 and 2013, after the birth of her first child in 2010 and while working full-time in a corporate finance job. Erica has appeared in print magazines such as Oxygen as both a model and an author. She is also the founder of SISTERS IN SHAPE, an online community where over 15,000 women regularly read and watch Erica's writings and videos on nutrition, fitness, and how to balance it all in real life. Erica is a regular guest on Canada's largest talk radio station, AM 590, as a health and fitness expert, and also appears as a featured speaker at health and fitness workshops. She is a spokesperson for UFE (Ultimate Fitness Events). Erica is also the CEO of GORGO Women's Fitness magazine, which debuted in 2013 and now has over 25,000 subscribers. Her blog—about pre- and post-natal fitness and health—receives about 11,000 hits per weekly post. You can find out more about Erica at sisinshape.com. She lives in Ontario, Canada.