Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Chest Press with Baby

by kribe77 November 19th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Provided by Stroller Strides McKinney Starting Position Lie on your back on the floor, holding baby’s body firmly (beneath his arms). You and your baby should be face-to-face. Ensure baby’s head is stable and engage your abdominals by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. Action EXHALE: Supporting baby’s midsection, slowly push baby upward, [...]

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Reverse Crunches

by kribe77 October 15th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Lay baby face-down on your shins, facing you while you lie on your back. Hold onto baby with your hands to keep her secure. Keeping your knees bent and your feet off the floor, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. Keep a space between your chin [...]

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Pile Squat with Baby Carrier

by kribe77 August 13th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Stand with feet wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, toes turned outward. Make sure your knees and toes are pointing in the same direction. Engage your abs and keep your torso tall. Action INHALE: Squat straight down until thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. Make sure your knees are not reaching past [...]

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Reverse Crunches

by kribe77 July 14th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Lay baby face-down on your shins, facing you while you lie on your back. Hold onto baby with your hands to keep her secure. Keeping your knees bent and your feet off the floor, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. Keep a space between your chin [...]

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Opposite Arm and Leg Lifts

by kribe77 May 11th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Kneel over your baby on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders and your knees should be directly under your hips. Keep your spine and neck neutral and engage abdominals. Action EXHALE: Slowly raise your left arm and right leg up into the air, balancing on the other [...]

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Pile Squat with Baby Carrier

by kribe77 April 14th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Courtesy of Stroller Strides of McKinney, TX Starting Position Stand with feet wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, toes turned outward. Make sure your knees and toes are pointing in the same direction. Engage your abs and keep your torso tall. Action INHALE: Squat straight down until thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. Make [...]

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Opposite Arm & Leg Lifts

by admin January 7th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Kneel over your baby on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders and your knees should be directly under your hips. Keep your spine and neck neutral and engage abdominals

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Reverse Crunch

by admin January 7th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

Starting Position Lay baby face-down on your shins, facing you while you lie on your back. Hold onto baby with your hands to keep her secure. Keeping your knees bent and your feet off the floor, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. Keep a space between your chin [...]

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Squat with a tap out

by admin January 7th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

  Simply put, you add a tap out the side in the lowest part of the squat.

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The Push-Up

by admin January 7th, 2009 in Exercise After Pregnancy and For Mothers

  (Option for wrist pain: being on the fists keeps wrists in neutral alignment) The push up is often seen as a very basic exercise, however, unless it is done properly and with effective cueing/modifications, it could be a dangerous exercise.

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