A great exercise to tone your thighs when your pregnant is the good ole “pilee squat”. I’ve got a great variation that will tone your thighs. Remember, a strong body makes for an easier labor! To do the move: Thigh Toner: Turn to the side of the back of a chair. Step your feet about 3-4 feet …
After having a baby many women experience low sex drive and lack of desire. On Friday December 21st I will be a guest on Playboy Radio, Sirius 198 http://www.playboy.com/playboytv/radio/. I will share tips to boost your sex drive and exercises you can do to make sex better! Listen on Sirius Channel 198 at 1p.m. Pacific, …
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On Regis and Kelly, Kelly shared her workout to work her abs. She calls it her “Alphabet Workout”. Since seeing the show, I’ve incorporated her alphabet workout into my sessions. Try this simple exercise to tone you tummy. Holding a 2-6 lb. weighted ball, stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Keep your arms straight and use …
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When you’re pregnant it’s very “normal” to feel a bunch of emotions from happy, to sad, to anxious. One way to keep your emotions in check is to have your partner involved as much as possible. Have him come with you to your doctor appointments, tell him to touch your belly often, share your excitement …
This morning my older son who’s 4 1/2 wanted to play tag, and of course I was “it” the whole time! I put my baby (18 mo.) on my hip and we chased after my older son. Both my boys were laughing in hysterics and I worked up quite a sweat! It is so much fun to “play” …
When you’re pregnant you’ll likely experience fatigue in your 1st Trimester and 3rd Trimester. Just think about all your body has to do to create your baby. When you feel tired it’s very important that you listen to your body and get the rest your body needs. Take the opportunity to cat nap before your baby …
If you want to lose weight, I highly recommend eating fiber. Fiber rich foods are found is dark leafy green veggies and in whole grain breads, pastas and cereals. Fiber keeps your blood sugar stabilized and aids in digestion. Through eating more fiber you’ll lose weight, and have more energy.
During pregnancy many women experience muscle pain, particularly into the buttocks and low back. Try this simple yoga stretch to relieve your discomfort. Prenatal Yoga Stretch: Flowing Straddle Sit with your legs in a wide straddle and extend your arms out to each side. Inhale then as you exhale reach one arm towards your toes. Come back to …
So many new moms complain to me about their butt after baby. A great exercise to tone the buttocks is the back kick. The added benefit of back kicks is along firming the buttocks it also tones and firms the hamstrings (back of the thigh) and low back. A simple way to learn it is to …
Many pregnant women have asked me if it’s safe to work your abdominals. With healthy pregnancies it is typically safe to do traditional ab work (i.e. lying on your back) up till week 12. After week 12 it is no longer recommend to lay on your back. However, you can still work your abdominals without …
