A common question I get is “how many crunches do I need to do to get toned abdominals?” The answer is actually two-fold. You can do a thousand crunches and never see definition if you have high body fat due to a poor diet. Also, you do not need to do additional crunches if you are …
Prenatal Yoga exercise from 3rd Trimseter DVD: In a comfortable cross legged seated position (you may place pillows underneath your sit bones), place one hand on your belly and the other hand on your heart. Inhale and exhale with your mouth closed while thinking about the love and compassion you have for your baby. Continue …
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Butterfly: In a seated position bring the soles of your feet together. Inhale lift your knees up and look up, exhale bring your knees back out to the side. Repeat 10-15 times then hold with your legs open using your elbows to open up the inner thigh as much as possible. Benefits of butterfly: Opens …
Cat and Cow: This posture is done by lowering to your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder width apart. Keep your back straight and your head in line with your shoulders. As you inhale, tilt your head up and press your butt out so you look like a cow. As you exhale, look down …
When a woman becomes pregnant she often wonders whether she can exercise, and what exercises are safe. The first step is to check with your doctor. After your doctor gives you the go ahead, you can continue to do most exercises that you did prior to pregnancy. This includes swimming, powerwalking, aerobics, kickboxing (non-contact of …
Stroller classes are the latest craze for new moms and for good reason. Moms get to workout in the fresh air with their babies. They don’t have to worry about a gym membership or about putting their baby in day care. Plus moms meet other moms with common interests while getting back their bodies! When …
Most pregnant women in their second trimester feel good. In this trimester women “show” or look pregnant, so the feeling of just looking bigger or feeling fat subsides. It’s a fun time because the fear of losing the baby goes away too, and it’s fun when people compliment a pregnant woman. Also in the second …
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The third trimester of pregnancy is an exciting time because soon your baby will be in your arms. However, many pregnant women say they feel more muscle tension and pain in the low back, and hips. Exercise routines usually have to be modified as the birth of your baby approaches. Prenatal yoga and swimming are …
I started “Fit Mommas” a stroller workout for moms shorlty after I had my first son because I wanted to help new mothers get back their bodies after having babies. My class grew so large by word of mouth…and I wanted to hellp more moms that lved all over the states, so I creasted a …
