Fitness
Fitness Tips and Workouts for Mothers
Every mother wants to get back in shape after having a baby. However, we have a million excuses.
The top three excuses:
- Lack of time
- Lack of childcare
- Lack of knowledge
Well, my husband always says, "Excuses only satisfy those who make them." So let's stop making excuses
and get started getting back into shape.
Below is a set of exercises that you can do at home WITH your child. Complete each exercise and you
will have a 30 minute workout.
| Stretches - Hold for 10 seconds |
- Toe touches
- Straddle touches
- Cross leg toe touches;
- Arm across chest
- Arm behind head
|
| Legs - 3 (sets) x 10 (reps) |
Baby Squats
Hold your baby in front of you as you squat with your legs pointed outward. Keep
back straight and do not lean forward. |
| Upper - 3 x 10 |
Push ups with a kiss
Place your baby on the floor/mat in front of you. Begin by doing a modified push up with your knees on the floor, legs crossed at the ankles. Push down with arms and kiss your baby. Return to the top. Continue until you have completed a set of 10. |
| Back - 3 x 10 |
Scorpions
Lay on your stomach with your arms out to your side (palms down). Try to touch opposite toe to your hand. Now repeat to the other side. |
| Abs - 3 x 10 |
Baby sit ups
Lay on your back. Place your baby in your lap. Place your hands across your chest. Raise up to do a sit up and give your baby a kiss. |
| Cardio - 20 minutes |
Baby Dancing
Dance to your favorite music with your baby. Sing to your baby while you are dancing and you will get an additional cardio workout. |
