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And come out to support the Oregon Zoo this fall by running the Turkey Trot at 9am on November 22nd! Bring the whole family and get in a workout before that Thanksgiving feast!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Last class at the zoo!
October 29th our Baby Boot Camp mommas celebrated the last day of yet another summer season. It was a beautiful fall day and we had a great time seeing all our animal friends, including the newest zoo member, Baby Sam the elephant. 
Check out our photos
And come out to support the Oregon Zoo this fall by running the Turkey Trot at 9am on November 22nd! Bring the whole family and get in a workout before that Thanksgiving feast!
Check out our photos
And come out to support the Oregon Zoo this fall by running the Turkey Trot at 9am on November 22nd! Bring the whole family and get in a workout before that Thanksgiving feast!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Looking out for health and our community!
Coming up on this holiday season we are working hard to not only be as healthy as possible but also look out for our community wellness. During the next two months bring a full bag of non-perishable food for the Oregon Food Bank to class on Saturdays and you receive $10 off your next class package. 
Choose from two great classes: 8:30 am at Conestoga or 9:00 am at Lloyd Center Mall. Working as a team we can improve our health and help so many other people.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time
Often we go through each day and don't actually allow ourselves to be "inthe moment" of life. We are busy capturing the moment on our iPhone, or camera. We are contemplating what we'll post to Facebook to share the moments. We sometimes excitedly jump ahead of the game instead of standing still to embrace the moments at hand.
On Tuesday night during the excitment of the election, I was home withEmerson. Jack took Makenzie on a date to a party, and Emerson went to Baby Boot Camp with me and then home to watch CNN. When driving home I turned my Blackberry off and while eager to text my friends throughout the results, I decided not to. I wanted to just "be" with Emerson and truly remember the monumental evening. That I did.
Emerson and I had a nice dinner, with her "razzie faces" making her food fly everywhere... but I soaked it all up. She followed dinner with a half hour bubble bath with more bubbles than a bath of 3 kids would have and was laughing the whole time. When it came time to cozy up, read stories and rock to sleep was close to the 8 o'clock hour. I rocked with her falling asleep in my arms as my eyes were glued to CNN. The moment she succomed to her blissful sleep face was when the results were called and Obama was announced our Future President. It was a historical moment that was exciting across the board for Americans. I looked at Emerson with tears in my eyes capturing the moment in my mind at exactly where I was and how special and innocent she looked.
I invite you to take hours out of the day when your phone and computers are turned off. Allow yourself to disengage from the world and just be in your own world with your kiddos and family. Those are the moments to remember and truly enjoy.
Be well all- Erin Shirey
On Tuesday night during the excitment of the election, I was home withEmerson. Jack took Makenzie on a date to a party, and Emerson went to Baby Boot Camp with me and then home to watch CNN. When driving home I turned my Blackberry off and while eager to text my friends throughout the results, I decided not to. I wanted to just "be" with Emerson and truly remember the monumental evening. That I did.
Emerson and I had a nice dinner, with her "razzie faces" making her food fly everywhere... but I soaked it all up. She followed dinner with a half hour bubble bath with more bubbles than a bath of 3 kids would have and was laughing the whole time. When it came time to cozy up, read stories and rock to sleep was close to the 8 o'clock hour. I rocked with her falling asleep in my arms as my eyes were glued to CNN. The moment she succomed to her blissful sleep face was when the results were called and Obama was announced our Future President. It was a historical moment that was exciting across the board for Americans. I looked at Emerson with tears in my eyes capturing the moment in my mind at exactly where I was and how special and innocent she looked.
I invite you to take hours out of the day when your phone and computers are turned off. Allow yourself to disengage from the world and just be in your own world with your kiddos and family. Those are the moments to remember and truly enjoy.
Be well all- Erin Shirey
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Football Challenges
It's hard to believe at times, but college football season is in full swing. Every year Oregonians pick a side and root for their team Thanksgiving weekend for the annual Oregon Civil War! This will be the 112th time the Beavers play the Ducks! This year join Baby Boot Camp the morning of the civil war for 
FOOTBALL CHALLENGES! Wear your Ducks or Beavers gear and expect to see the agility ladder, football drills and lots of laughs. Bring teammates, friends, family...everyone is welcome!
FOOTBALL CHALLENGES! Wear your Ducks or Beavers gear and expect to see the agility ladder, football drills and lots of laughs. Bring teammates, friends, family...everyone is welcome!Lloyd Center Mall, 8-10 am, RSVP to erin.shirey@babybootcamp.com
Monday, November 3, 2008
Thank you Icebreaker!
I would like to thank our newest local sponsor, Icebreaker. Icebreaker has amazing merino wool products from the Southern Alps of New Zealand. 
Merino wool is a natural miracle fiber that offers the ultimate in temperature regulation and breathability. On top of offering all Baby Boot Camp participants 10% off when they show their class card, the downtown Portland Icebreaker store is also going to be the location for our annual Holiday Party this year on December 11th. Furthermore, as a special holiday treat they are giving everyone who attends the party 20% off on that day! Start preparing your holiday wish list now by checking out Icebreaker online!
Thank you Icebreaker!
Merino wool is a natural miracle fiber that offers the ultimate in temperature regulation and breathability. On top of offering all Baby Boot Camp participants 10% off when they show their class card, the downtown Portland Icebreaker store is also going to be the location for our annual Holiday Party this year on December 11th. Furthermore, as a special holiday treat they are giving everyone who attends the party 20% off on that day! Start preparing your holiday wish list now by checking out Icebreaker online!Thank you Icebreaker!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Pumpkin Patch
We had such a great time out at Kroger F
arm for the annual Pumpkin Patch Class last week. Pictures have been coming in and are all posted for your viewing and downloading pleasure! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities and thank you to Kroger for the beautiful fall scenery.
arm for the annual Pumpkin Patch Class last week. Pictures have been coming in and are all posted for your viewing and downloading pleasure! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities and thank you to Kroger for the beautiful fall scenery.Keeping with the holiday spirit a few of the Baby Boot Camp moms also went out and tackled the Run Like Hell half marathon! Congratulations to ALL the runners for your hard work.
And as always, if you would like to share any pictures with the other moms out there, please send them to erinbarnes.fitness@gmail.com and she will post them to our picture page.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!
Monday, October 20, 2008
"Raise the Roof" to Fabulous Arms...
The holidays are almost here which means cocktail dresses and parties to attend. Why not set a goal for yourself to have your strongest arms and shoulders ever and wear that dress you've been eyeing that will show them off?
NOW is the time to make that happen by doing the following exercises 3x/week. You need three items: 5-10 pound weights, a chair or coffee table and YOU. Before starting any of the exercises make sure to roll your shoulders back, keep your belly button held in and relax your knees.
Favorite Shoulder Circuit-
Take one 5 lb. weight in each hand, with your elbows outside your shoulders and arms at 90 degrees. Feel as if your back is flat against a wall. Push your arms up overhead to an overhead press, slowly bring them down to starting position with elbows parallel to shoulders and do a chest press. With the chest press, squeeze your elbows together in front of your face, elbows level with shoulders. When bringing your elbows back to starting position, squeeze your scapula together. Repeat for 3 minutes.
90 Degree Arms
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees bent to almost 90 degrees and back straight. Hold your heavier weights in each hand and create two 90 degree angles' with your arms, palms facing you. While squatting, raise your hands in the 90 degree angle until your palms are above your head and your eyes see your elbow. Slowly come back to starting position, engaging your shoulders along the way. Do 3 sets/15-18 repetitions.
Mr. Miagi Wax On-Wax Off
Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees relaxed, shoulders back, elbows by waist and palms holding 5 or 10 pound weights facing away from your body. Think Mr. Miagi from Karate Kid, "Wax on, wax off". Bring your right arm towards the mid line of your body drawing a circle, follow with your left arm drawing a circle to the mid line of your body. Bring your right arm away from your body, followed by your left arm. To make the exercise more challenging, stand on one foot for 30 seconds and rotate to the other foot. Repeat for 3 minutes.
Raise the Roof Dips
Remember "raising the roof" in high school, now you will do so to get stronger arms. Start in dip position - sit on your chair or coffee table, walk your feet in front of you to a 90 degree angle of knees over ankles, hands are beside your bum. Keeping elbows and shoulders back, drop to a dip position. Upon returning to starting position bring one hand off the chair to "raise the roof", in other words reaching towards the sky with a little push of your wrist. Return hand, drop to a dip, return to starting position with other hand "raising the roof". You can get crazy and after "raising the roof" do a jack with your legs. Repeat for 3 minutes.
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 erin.shirey@babybootcamp.com or erin@poweroutdoorfitness.com .
NOW is the time to make that happen by doing the following exercises 3x/week. You need three items: 5-10 pound weights, a chair or coffee table and YOU. Before starting any of the exercises make sure to roll your shoulders back, keep your belly button held in and relax your knees.
Favorite Shoulder Circuit-
Take one 5 lb. weight in each hand, with your elbows outside your shoulders and arms at 90 degrees. Feel as if your back is flat against a wall. Push your arms up overhead to an overhead press, slowly bring them down to starting position with elbows parallel to shoulders and do a chest press. With the chest press, squeeze your elbows together in front of your face, elbows level with shoulders. When bringing your elbows back to starting position, squeeze your scapula together. Repeat for 3 minutes.
90 Degree Arms
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees bent to almost 90 degrees and back straight. Hold your heavier weights in each hand and create two 90 degree angles' with your arms, palms facing you. While squatting, raise your hands in the 90 degree angle until your palms are above your head and your eyes see your elbow. Slowly come back to starting position, engaging your shoulders along the way. Do 3 sets/15-18 repetitions.
Mr. Miagi Wax On-Wax Off
Stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees relaxed, shoulders back, elbows by waist and palms holding 5 or 10 pound weights facing away from your body. Think Mr. Miagi from Karate Kid, "Wax on, wax off". Bring your right arm towards the mid line of your body drawing a circle, follow with your left arm drawing a circle to the mid line of your body. Bring your right arm away from your body, followed by your left arm. To make the exercise more challenging, stand on one foot for 30 seconds and rotate to the other foot. Repeat for 3 minutes.
Raise the Roof Dips
Remember "raising the roof" in high school, now you will do so to get stronger arms. Start in dip position - sit on your chair or coffee table, walk your feet in front of you to a 90 degree angle of knees over ankles, hands are beside your bum. Keeping elbows and shoulders back, drop to a dip position. Upon returning to starting position bring one hand off the chair to "raise the roof", in other words reaching towards the sky with a little push of your wrist. Return hand, drop to a dip, return to starting position with other hand "raising the roof". You can get crazy and after "raising the roof" do a jack with your legs. Repeat for 3 minutes.
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 erin.shirey@babybootcamp.com or erin@poweroutdoorfitness.com .
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.
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.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Picture sharing
The baby bootcamp community has had an amazing summer full of great classes, beach trips, team races, and so much more! We want to be able to share some of these memories that we have captured along the way so we have joined the world of flickr.Click Here for our Photo Album
Please look, enjoy and remember good times! If you have any pictures you would like to share or post, please send them to Erin B at ErinBarnes.Fitness@gmail.com.
New locations!
Enjoy the last few weeks of outdoor classes at these new locations:
Conestoga Recreation Center: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am and Saturdays at 8:30am
Peninsula Park Community Center: Tuesdays at 9:30am
AND an old location with a new time...Sellwood: Mondays at 10am
Classes will be moving indoors the first of November with the following locations:
Sellwood: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Northwest: Hillsdale Community Center
Northwest: Lloyd Center Mall
North Portland: Peninsula Park Community Center
Southwest: Multnomah Arts Center
We are still looking for more locations for the SW and Tigard...suggestions welcome!
Continue to check the official website for times and changes! www.babybootcamp.com
Conestoga Recreation Center: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8am and Saturdays at 8:30am
Peninsula Park Community Center: Tuesdays at 9:30am
AND an old location with a new time...Sellwood: Mondays at 10am
Classes will be moving indoors the first of November with the following locations:
Sellwood: Immanuel Lutheran Church
Northwest: Hillsdale Community Center
Northwest: Lloyd Center Mall
North Portland: Peninsula Park Community Center
Southwest: Multnomah Arts Center
We are still looking for more locations for the SW and Tigard...suggestions welcome!
Continue to check the official website for times and changes! www.babybootcamp.com
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