Who wouldn’t exercise more often if it was more like fun and less like torture? Fitness columnist Nat shares a great way to get some semblance of an abdominal wall post baby. ~Rebecca
by Natalie Kerr
Zumba has jumped onto the scene offering expectant and new mothers a fun-fused workout that delivers a strong core punch with lots of Latin flavours. It is a Latin-inspired dance/fitness experience which takes dancers and non-dancers alike through a mixture of easy and different dance movements. There is salsa, merengue, reggaton (my favorite) and more accompanied by brilliant international music. Zumba is all about the fun factor which makes it the perfect workout for moms looking for a little me time Continue reading 'Have you caught Zumba fever?'»
Feeling wiped out? It’s ok, because this week the workout is all about baby. Now, if I can only figure out a way to get my baby to gain the weight I want to lose. ~Rebecca
By Natalie Kerr
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Yoga can be intimidating. I sometimes feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz shouting, “Sun Salutations, Warrior and Downward dog, OH MY!” The complex movements and the image of myself caught dangling in the poses is enough to strike fear in my heart. After I stop summoning the Cowardly Lion, however, and finally stop worrying about how my imperfect body will fall into perfect alignment, I feel awakened emotionally and physically by yoga.
Now picture your baby enjoying the same yoga experience. Did you just conjure up an image of your infant in downward dog pose? Don’t worry, baby yoga is simply about enhancing your baby’s pleasurable sensations through voice, eye contact and movement. Today I can safely say that my baby is a Yogi through constant practice of daily massage and flexibility techniques. And we always end our yoga workouts with relaxation to ensure baby knows that activity and relaxation complement each other. I have attached a sample baby yogi session so you and your baby can enjoy the gifts of the Yogi, too. Continue reading 'My Baby the Yogi: Yoga For Babes'»
As you know, I was stung by a wasp earlier this week. Or a bee. Or maybe a hornet. Look, I’m a city girl — I don’t do entomology. Sheesh. The point is that I’m still traumatized and clearly it is in my best interest to stay inside behind firmly shut doors. Unless, of course, there’s a bee inside the house. Then I’ll show you some serious suicide dashes. Until then, you should probably just listen to Nat. ~Rebecca
by Natalie Kerr
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Have you ever been that mom standing in the grocery aisle or bank line listening to frustrated grunts from inside the stroller? As mothers we need to read this cue as keep strolling mama! So, I ask all of you mommies out there, how fit is your stroller? Does it only see the light of day when you need a bag of milk or are you a trailblazer? Well, the good news is that either way stroller fitness is the surefire way of getting to Fit Avenue fast. What I as a mom love about stroller fitness is that I can stroll to all my favorite iPod tunes and groove out a great workout with scenic views. The best thing about stroller fitness is that the stroller and the darling inside act as a form of resistance to our aerobic workouts. All the equipment you need to reap the benefits of stroller fitness is a stroller, a park or scenic route, sunscreen, water, tunes and, of course, your little one. Now that you have all your gear, here is a sample of your next stroller session. Continue reading 'Stroll Your Way to Fit Avenue'»
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