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The Energy Expenditure And Feasibility Of Two Prenatal Yoga Programs, Doree Lynn Gardner
The Energy Expenditure And Feasibility Of Two Prenatal Yoga Programs, Doree Lynn Gardner
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Purpose: To determine the energy expenditure and feasibility of two different DVD-‐ based prenatal yoga programs (static yoga practice and vinyasa practice). Methods: Participants were 25 women in their second trimester (13-‐28 weeks) who werescreened for pregnancy-‐related risk factors. The two DVDs used were “Prenatal Yoga with Shiva Rea” (DVD A) which is a static yoga practice, and “Jennifer Wolfes Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga” (DVD B) which is a flow yoga practice. Both DVDs were approximately 50-‐55 minutes, and included three phases (warm up, main, cool down). Each subject completed both prenatal DVD routines approximately two weeks apart. The …