The “breath of fire” is a great pregnancy yoga exercise to help prepare you for your labor. What you do is stand with your legs shoulder width apart. Slowly bring your arms up then back down at your sides (like a jumping jack). Inhale as you bring your arms up, exhale as they come down. Gradually …
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I remember when I was towards the very end of my pregnancies my energy was low, and I felt heavy. A great form of exercise for pregnant woman is swimming. When you swim you will feel as light as a feather (YES…I love that!), and it will keep you cool, which is especially nice in these …
Who wants to have flab bulging out from under their bra? Certainly not me…and probably not you! Well here are three simple exercises to help you tone up and blast the bra flab! Work up to 3 sets 15 reps. After set one exercise #1., do exercise #2. and #3.. Then repeat the sequence so each …
I teach a stroller workout class called “Fit Mommas” in San Diego, CA. It’s a challenging workout that gives the moms great results while gaining a network of support. My class combines kickboxing drills, lunges, squats, push ups, tricep dips, weights, stairs, and more. For the first time in over 2 1/2 years, I decided …
So what words come to mind when you think of the word “Diet”? I see “Depriving”, “No longer eat chocolate”, “depressing”, “No more carbs”. The word “diet” has many negative connotations to most people, because most people go on a diet when they want to lose weight. Unfortunately, because people deprive themselves of the food they …
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Your body can change in shape by the type of exercise you do. For example, when you look at a swimmer they usually have muscular backs; bicyclists usually have strong calfs and thighs; body builders usually have thick, bulky muscles; people who do yoga typically have long muscles. I can speak first hand from my …
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Oh no, here comes those questions again, “Sara, how do I tone up the Kangaroo Pouch, (i.e.,belly, tire tube, etc.)?” and “Will it ever go back after baby?” The answer is always two fold. First and foremost if your diet is poor, it will show as body fat. So, make sure you are eating well by …
Because I stayed in good shape throughout my pregnancy, people often asked me what I ate. The truth is, I ate like I always do…healthy and had sweets in moderation. Sometimes I was hungrier than other days, and on those days I would listen to my body and eat what I needed. Most of the …
Nutrition for Pregnant Woman- How to stay in good shape while pregnant Read More »
Oh boy did I get a lot of comments when people asked what I did to stay in such great shape while pregnant. I told them that I taught Kickboxing…non contact of course! I actually taught (and still teach) my stroller workout class in San Diego called “Fit Mommas”. I combine kickboxing drills, lunges, squats, pushups, …
I remember when I was pregnant (just 12 weeks ago), I was constantly questioned, “You mean you still workout when your pregnant?” Darn right! Not only did I workout because it kept my body in good shape, I also realized that it helped my body too. Exercising throughout your pregnancy will help to reduce swelling …
