C2 Castlegar News March 6, 1991 — WANTED — Castlégar News 197 Columbia Ave., Castlegar CLEAN COTTON RAGS LIFESTYLES BCAA The Government Agents Office will be relocating to the: B.C. Access Centre 1050 Eldorado Street Trail, B.C. V1R 3V7 Tel: 364-0591 Castlegar and Thrums residents may call toll free 365-8247 Effective Monday March 4, 1991 FAMILY TIMES FIVE exercise By MARLENE HABIB The Canadian Press Pregnancy and exercise don’t always mix, as amateur body-builder Cheryl Delancey discovered two years ago. Then 28 years old, Delancey’s fit- ness club in Plymouth, Mass., can- celled her memoership, saying it had a policy that excluded pregnant women from gym activities. One club owner was quoted as saying there was concern the club would be liable if the woman miscarried. Castlégar News "0:02" 365-2212 But Larry Wolfe, a fitness resear- cher at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., recently completed ry Researchers say moderate K during pregnancy r ch that shows women in nor- maf pregnancies are at little risk during physical activity. “*Research and practical experience show that healthy women . . . stand to benefit from moderate exercise during pregnancy,’’ Wolfe con- cluded. He warned, though, that “‘exer- cising women should use common sense in the types and extent of ac- tivities they choose.”” With the growing interest in health and fitness over the last decade, fit- says the non-profit Canadian Fitness and Lifestyles Research Institute, which helped fund Wolfe's project. “Exercise during Pregnancy is a controversial issue among the medical profession,” Wolfe said in an interview. ‘‘Traditional medical advice has been_for women to rest, but there has been little scientific evidence to back some of the dangers and even some of the benefits that have been associated with exercising during pregnancy.” In two separate studies, Wolfe and provements in their aerobic fitness. Other benefits included increased levels of energy, improved state of mind, controlled weight gain, Prevention of diabetes and back pain, increased stamina, easier labor and delivery, and faster physical recovery after birth. Research began when the women were past. their third month of Pregnancy. The reason, Wolfe said, was that heavy physical activity during the first. trimester elevates body temperature to the point that ness are being asked to advise women about Physical activity during pregnancy and to conduct prenatal programs, fellow h 50 women who exercised regularly while pregnant. Most of the women reported im- is taking action to keep businesses running and jobs protected. The mandate of the Commission is to prevent or reduce the impact of plant closures and layoffs in businesses that are the mainstays of communities, especially in the Interior and the North. Its philosophy is to provide short-term assistance for businesses which, in the long term, can stand on their own. Its purpose is to keep paycheques coming in for British Columbians. HOW IT WORKS The Commission, led by. 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Expert offers tips for pregnant women Exercise tips for pregnant women from fitness researcher Larry Wolfe of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.: * Avoid strenuous exercise during the first three months of Pregnancy. Any increase in activity after that should be gradual for women who were inactive before getting pregnant. ° Prefer activities such as swimming and stationary cycling (which don’t jar the body) over jogging and aerobics. * Work out at a comfortable level. Heart rates should be monitored regularly to prevent overexertion or high body * Avoid exercises that require you to lie on your back, because this may impede the flow of blood to the fetus. © Stop exercising if there’s any discomfort or other unusual signs and consult a doctor immediately. some believe it may damage the fetus. Miscarriages are also most common early in a Pregnancy. “But I have yet to find a report that has determined that a woman who exercised strenuously in her first trimester ended up giving birth to a child with neurological or other defects,"’ he stressed. ‘‘And miscarriage because of exercise is a rare occurrence.” Wolfe said women should always be assessed by a doctor before beginning or continuing an exercise Program during pregnancy. After getting the medical go- ahead, women who want to start exercising for the first: time should limit their activity in the first three months. Then, under a doctor’s or fitness expert’s guidance, they can begin a moderate program that in- cludes stretching and walking or other simple aerobic activity. “*Anyone who has been exercising WE GOT THE MONEY FROM in. (CASTLEGAR (601-1 0th St... 365-7232 CASTLEGAR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION When you decide it's time to buy, come in and speak to us. 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Activities such as horseback riding, water skiing, scuba diving, racket sports and outdoor cycling are some activities that should be avoided because they involve twists, turns and sudden stops that can strain muscles, joints and ligaments, fitness experts say. Pregnancy puts considerable strain on the pelvic and stomach muscles, 80 it’s a good idea to work at MARCH MADNESS AT AM FORD Sacrifice Prices On Quality Used Vehicles! (iam S & = LOCAL NEWS Therapist gives advice Barbara Reid, a learning therapist from Vancouver, was: the Reid is a specialist in the area of learning disabilities and member of the LDABC advisory committee. About 75 interested teachers, teacher assistants, childcare workers, administrators and parents heard Reid address various topics such as coping strategies in the classroom, detection. and referral of children with learning the use of Bork taped books and how parents can help the teacher. Reid made many references to her recent book, Learning Disabilities: To Live and To Learn, which con- tains many of her previously written articles. Chapter members thanked Reid and presented her with a traditional Russian serving spoon. Hunting continued from page C1 ted by the minister from nominations to represent the main geographic areas in the Kootenay region: south- west Kootenay (Castlegar, Trail and Nelson); northwest Kootenay (Nakusp, Kasio); northeast Kootenay (Revelstoke, Golden, Invermere); East Kootenay (Kimberley, Cran- brook, Canal Flats.) © The committee will report to the Environment Ministry’s regional fish and wildlife manager by providing recommendations on hunting oppor- tunities. 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