Monday, October 20, 2008

Mama At Home Workout

Exercises:
3x15 push-ups
3x15 lunges traditional
3x15 lunges with double pulses counting out loud to your little one
2x15 squats holding your munchkin in proper form
2x15 squats with 5-count pulses each rep
3x15 dips
3x10 dips (or your magic number) with 5 second holds
2x60 second forward arm circle reciting ABC to your kumquat
2x60 second backward arm circle
3x12 side steps-get lower each set
3x15 scap squeeze
3x45-second plank talking to your tyke!
2x60-second plank
3x15 airplanes with your munchkin
3x10 reps side plank

Cardio:

Run the stairs to your house 5x between exercise sets, or if you don’t have any, run in place for 60 seconds between sets.

Jump “rope” for 2:00 in between Exercise sets

Alternate Jumping Jacks for 60 seconds and Jack Squats for 60 seconds, for 6:00 minutes.

Pretend to step over/jump the line “downhill ski” style for 60 seconds each direction.

False Starts-pretend you’re on a race track in ready position. Bring feet together, jump up high, and alternate legs behind. Repeat as fast as you can for 60 seconds.

Speed Skating-Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Bend down, engage your abs. Bring your right hand down to touch your right feet, and your left foot comes up towards your bum. Switch side. Continue like this, trying to stay low to the ground and going fast. Repeat for 60 seconds.

Repeat 3x entire routine of cardio blasts.

When not chasing after her 2 kiddos, Erin Shirey is found throughout the Portland area helping Moms find ways to exercise. As the Baby Boot Camp Leadership Coach, owner of Baby Boot Camp Portland & Beaverton Metro, and Co-Owner of POWER Outdoor Fitness Inc. , Erin finds ways to help develop a greater sense of self esteem and confidence through exercise. She has a BS in Kinesiology, is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Fit To Deliver Pre and Postnatal Certified Trainer. To reach Erin, please email at erin.shirey@babybootcamp.com, www.babybootcamp.com, or 503.703.1269.

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