The most frequently asked question I have by moms is how to lose the baby bulge. I highly recommend boosting your cardio, meaning get your heart rate up and break a sweat. When you increase your cardio and get your heart rate up you will burn more calories. A great exercise to get your hear rate …
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If you’re looking to lose weight afer having a baby, climb stairs! Stairs will increase your heart rate, tone your thighs and buttocks and help you lose weight. Here’s a simple routine: Powerwalk for 10 min., climb a staircase of 40-50 steps up and down a total of 10 times. Alternate between the powerwalk and …
When you’re pregnant you’re likely to feel changes in your emotions because of all the hormones in your body. To cope with irritablity I highly recommend connecting with yourself and your baby through the yoga breath. Here’s how you do it: Get in a comfortable seated position, you may place pillows underneath your buttocks, or …
Many moms experience a range of emotions after having a baby. Some moms experience deep sadness while others experience elation. The emotions you are experiencing is due to the influx of hormones in your body after giving birth. A key to dealing with your emotions is to gain a network of supportive moms. When you have …
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Here’s a simple prenatal exercise you can do at home to tone your buttocks. Face the back of a chair. Hold onto the top of the chair. Extend one leg straight back and point your toe. Inhale then exhale lift your leg up. As you lift your leg up, keep your leg as straight as …
If you want to lose weight, I highly recommend that you exercise with your children. Put on good music and dance! Or do running races (kids love that!). When you exercise with your children you will lose weight, connect with them, and you are a great role model.
If you want to keep your thighs in good shape while you’re pregnant do pilee squats. For beginners, hold onto a chair with one hand and turn sideways. Place your feet approximately 4 feet apart with your toes slightly foward. Inhale pilee squat with your knees right over your ankles (make sure your knees never …
So many new moms complain about weight they’ve gained and state, “I don’t have time to workout” or “I can’t afford a gym membership”. All you need are a good pair of walking shoes!! Your baby will most likely enjoy being pushed in a stroller, or being carried in a baby carrier such as the …
When you’re pregnant, it’s like that you’ll find it more challenging to get a good nights sleep because of the pressure of the baby on your bladder, and the weight of the baby on your belly. Prenatal yoga relaxation can help set your mind in a place of calm for a good nights sleep. Try this …
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You don’t need to do a lot of abdominal crunches in order to firm your abdominal muscles. It’s the intensity of the exercise that tones the muscle. Try this simple exercise to tone your tummy*: Seated on a bench or backless chair bring your legs straight out in front of you with your heals touching …
