Mommy & Me

Hey there, momma! Are you feeling cooped up and craving some exercise? Does it seem like you can never sneak away to work out without the kiddos following along? How about the notorious wake up from naptime right when you start your exercise? You are not alone in this. One of the most common complaints moms have is their lack of time. Being a mom can be physically and mentally exhausting, but one of the best ways to combat both of these is to move your body. Getting up and getting active is so important for your mental and physical health. I am sure this seems impossible considering you are never alone or free to do anything, but we have you covered. Here is a great workout for both you and baby. It is postpartum safe and a fun way to incorporate your not so helpful spotter.

CIRCUIT Perform 12-15 reps of each exercise back to back and then rest for 2 mins. Repeat this three times total.

* You can hold baby for these exercises or place baby on mat next to you

1. Alternating Lunges Begin standing with feet together and hands on hips or holding baby. Take a big step forward with one foot and lower into a lunge. Bring front foot back to starting position and repeat on opposite leg. Continue alternating legs for all reps.

2. Standing Sidekicks Stand with your feet about hip-width apart and holding baby at your midsection. Begin by shifting weight onto your left foot and kicking right foot to the side as high as you can. This completes one rep.

3. Standing Kickbacks Keep your back straight and head up (this is the starting position). Slowly push left leg behind you by extending your leg as far back as comfortably possible. Pause for a moment and then slowly raise your knee back out in front of you until you reach the starting position. If you feel unsteady, place baby on mat next to you. Can use chair or counter for support.

4. Squatted Side- Steps Stand straight with your feet shoulderwidth apart. Hold baby at your midsection. Press your hips back and squat. Stand up, take a small step to the side and squat again. Return to the initial position and repeat this side to side movement until the set is complete.

5. Glute Bridge Lie face up on the floor, with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Keep your arms at your side with your palms down. Lift your hips off the ground until your knees, hips and shoulders form a straight line. Hold your bridged position for a couple of seconds before easing back down. Place baby on stomach for some added weight or on mat next to you