Happy Mother's Day!!!

As a Mom of four kids, I know how hard it can be to find time for yourself and exercise. Especially, when a baby is involved. In honor of Mother's Day, I thought I would share some great strength building exercises that you can do with your baby. Watch this Mommy Muscles Workout  video that demonstrates how to do these easy, fun and effective exercises. Then after you and baby have practiced the exercises, put them all together in a workout that you create or simply follow the example below.

Mommy Muscles Workout

 

Baby Floor Bridge - 10 reps both legs or 5 reps each side for Single-Leg

Baby Chest Press (on your back) - 8 reps

Baby Squats - 10 reps Goblet or 5 each side for Front 

Baby Plank (low or high) - 30 seconds
Baby Press (standing) - 5 reps

Baby Back Lunges - 6 to 8 each side

Baby Front Lunges - 6 to 8 each side

Baby Overhead Situps - 8 to 10

Baby Twists - 30 seconds

 

Try to keep rest between exercises to a minimum. Repeat this set 2 - 4 times depending on your fitness level and the cooperation of your little cutie pie. Rest 1-3 minutes between each set. When you're done, take your baby for a brisk 30+ minute walk (optional) for an added boost to your metabolism.

 

*Be sure to hold your baby in a safe way that corresponds with their developmental age. An example would be, cradling your baby in your arm(s) instead of holding them in a sitting position against your side (lunges) or out in front of you with both hands (goblet squat).*