St. Louis Post-Dispatch Review of Total Body Toning: “She does a good job at turning toning moves into a cardiovascular workout.” “For just 30 minutes (which includes a fast warm-up and a five-minute stretching cool-down), you pack a lot in.” “With her cheery smile onscreen and her encouraging voice offscreen, you get a good workout …
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Yesterday on “Pregnancy Talk with Sara”, Dr. Angela Patterson discussed the importance of hydrating your body especially when you’re pregnant. She emphasized that pregnant women should drink more water when they’re pregnant (i.e. 10-12 eight ounce glasses per day) and if you are active pregnant women you should drink 12-14 eight ounce glasses per day. …
One great thing about exercising when you’re pregnant is to feel you baby moving too! Especially in your third trimester, you will feel a lot more movement, and often when you are moving. The baby can feel the sensations of movement and it can wake the baby, and then rock your baby to sleep. After you’ve …
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In order to reach your weight loss goals I recommend that you are as specific as possible. For example, if your final goal is to lose 10lbs. of postpartum weight, the specific goal may be to firm your hips and thighs, tone your arms, and flatten your mid section. When you have specific goals, it will …
If you are wanting to lose weight after having a baby it’s important that you access what you want to accomplish in a day. I understand as a mom there are many things to do, but taking care of yourself should be a top priority! I recommend that you make a list of the top 5 …
Often when I talk to new moms about benefits of meditation they, “I can’t do that, I can’t sit still. My mind is too busy with thoughts.” My advice is to close your eyes and say a mantra such as “My baby is beautiful and healthly”. On the inhale you say quietly to yourself “My baby …
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Review of Sara’s Second Trimester Prenatal Yoga DVD from Amazon.com: Great Workout!, January 15, 2007 Reviewer: CRL (Chapel Hill, NC) I really enjoy doing this 35 minute routine. Afterwards I feel stretched and relaxed, and also like I got a bit of a strength building workout. Sara is easy to follow. I will continue to …
Remember this simple tip, if you exercise it will improve your mood! It’s so easy to say, “I’ll do it later”. Before you know it the day is over and you haven’t done any exercise, and all you want to do is good to sleep! (I know, I’m a mom of two busy boys!) But, keep in …
As a mom of two I know first hand how challenging it can be to get in a workout. I have found that if moms don’t workout in the morning they are unlikely to workout later in the day because they get tired by the time late afternoon or early evening roll around. So my …
Review of Sara’s Stroller Workout for Moms by Cleverparents.com states: “Are you looking for a little fitness inspiration? We suggest you upload the Fit by Sara Stroller Workout for Moms to you iPod and get outside!”
