Workouts

So Spring is right around the corner so I thought some workouts you can do with your baby would be fantastic to learn about! Here is what I found!

New Mom & Baby Workout
Weeks after your baby's birth your doctor gives you the o.k. to resume your workout program or suggests you
start one. The problem is you have no time, no energy, and sometimes you don't feel like leaving your baby's
side. Don't worry you can jump start your post pregnancy fatloss plan with these 3 exercises that include your
baby.
Side Step Squat Holding Baby
Hold your baby across your arms and close to your chest. Stand with feet hip width apart, shoulders back, and
abs tucked in. Take a big step to the right, push your butt back, and keep your upper body upright as you bend
your knees until your legs are almost parallel with the floor. Rock your upper body and baby to the right while
contracting your abs. Push through your right heel and raise back up to starting position. Repeat on the left
side. Do 1 set of 20 alternating reps.
Pushup Plank Leg Raises
Place your baby on the floor then come into a pushup plank making sure to align your face with your baby's
face. Keep your head and face relaxed. Keep abs contracted, hips up and the butt down and slowly raise the
right foot off the ground a few inches. Lower then repeat on the other side. Do 1 set of 10-20 total alternating
reps.
Decline Crunch With Twist
Sit down on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold your baby across your chest. Sit up as tall
as you can then lean back until you feel your abs engage. Keep the head and shoulders relaxed and twist your
upper body slightly to the right and left contracting the abs to come back to center. Do 1 set of 10-15
alternating reps. If this is too difficult for you just eliminate the twist and hold for 15 seconds.
Good Mornings
Hold your baby upright across your chest and stand with feet hip width apart in front of your bed. Keeping
your legs straight (don't lock your knees) start pushing your butt back and bend forward so your baby and
upper body hover over the bed. Contract the abs and glutes to return to standing position. Do 1 set of 10-15
reps.
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Also this website has a great workout program that you do with your stroller. The website includes pictures which is so important for me! :)

http://www.babyzone.com/mom_dad/fitness_nutrition/photos_stroller-burn-workout


I hope this helps you all out. Also St. Lukes has a stroller walking group that starts up in May!

Enjoy the wonderful weather that will be here before we know it!