Why is it Important to be a Fit Mom?
When our kids see us exercise, we are teaching and reinforcing a
If you are a new mom, who has time or wants to be fit post-pregnancy? I’ve compiled a list of fun exercises you can do with your baby.
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Fit Mom & Toddler Workout
Do 2-3 sets of each. Rest up to one minute.
1.Sumo Butt Squats-turn your feet to the side for a deeper squat. Hold your toddler in front of you, toddlers can face away from you or you can hold your toddler in. Put your legs shoulder-width apart and toes pointing out. Squat knees with knees over toes. Lower butt and keep abs tights. Do this 15x.
2. Regular Squats with Baby Press-Feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down and press the toddler in the air. Repeat 15x.
It’s important to do lunges properly so you don’t put unwanted strain on your joints. Here’s how to perfect your form:
Keep your upper body straight, with your shoulders back and chin up. Do not look down. Engage your core.
Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle. Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle, not pushed out too far, and make sure your other knee doesn’t touch the floor. Keep the weight in your heels as you push back up to the starting position. For a reverse lunge, you will step back on one leg and continue to keep the knee bent at a 90-degree angle.
3. Lunges-Cradle your toddler on the side of your body opposite to your lunge for an added weight. Put your left foot three feet back, and right foot forward with your knees bent at 90°. Your knees should be in line with your ankle. Step into a lunge with feet separated so they aren’t on train tracks. Repeat 15x.
Then try to Reverse Lunge and Press-Step back into a lunge keeping your knee over ankle. As you step back, press toddler in air and back down. Repeat 15x.
4. Baby Glute Bridge-Lie on your back and place toddler on your
5. Seated Baby Twists-Sit on the ground with knees bent 45-degree angle, slightly in front of you forming a “v”. Hold baby underneath armpits, tighten your core, lean back slightly, and slowly bring them side to side. Don’t let them drop to the ground. Repeat 10x.
6. Arm Lift with baby up to head. This is as simple as picking up your toddler. Place arms under toddlers armpits and lift to head. Tighten your abs.
7. Bicep Curls-pick up toddler underneath their armpits, hold them out with your elbows at a 90-degree angle then pull up and kiss. Do this 10x.
8. Push Up Kisses-Lay baby or toddler flat on their backs, go into a basic push up and give that baby a smooch. Repeat 10x.
9. Chest Press-Lay on your back with feet flat on the ground. Lift your toddler up in the arm and back down. Do this 10x.
10. Plank-Place your palms on the floor in such a way that your baby is between your hands. Gently lift yourself on your toes and place your weight on your hands and make sure your body is straight. Hold the position for ten seconds. Gradually come back to your normal posture. Do this 3x.
OPTIONAL: Chair pose-Stand with their feet hip-distance apart. Bend your knees, bringing your thighs as parallel to the floor as they can get. Your knees will project out slightly over your feet and your torso will form approximately a right angle over your thighs. Draw your shoulders back. Rest your toddler on your knees. If your toddler wants to participate, let he or she go on the ground and attempt the same hold. Gaze forward. Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
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Everyone has 20 minutes. There is no excuse to not strap in. It’s hard to find an excuse for not walking 20 feet to work out (don’t get me wrong, we still try to find them…it’s just way harder). Once we clip in, we’re 3 touches away from starting a workout. You are saving the drive from the gym back home. It’s a time saver.
XOXO
Mackenzie