{"id":55436,"date":"2011-09-07T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2011-09-07T19:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=55436"},"modified":"2011-09-07T14:51:14","modified_gmt":"2011-09-07T19:51:14","slug":"5-tips-to-keep-up-with-your-fitness-after-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/5-tips-to-keep-up-with-your-fitness-after-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Keep Up With Your Fitness After Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"By Erin Whitehead for FitBottomedMamas.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Committing to a proactive postnatal fitness routine is easy\u00a0pre-baby, but with parenthood comes a variety of\u00a0challenges that can land even the best-laid exercise plans on the back burner. So how do you stay committed? Postnatal fitness expert and\u00a0Stroller Strides<\/a> <\/strong>founder\u00a0Lisa Druxman weighs in with some tips to keep mom motivated to stick with her postnatal workout\u2014with the help of her\u00a0BOB stroller, the official stroller of Stroller Strides.<\/p>\n


\n\"stroller-run\"<\/a>5 Tips for Postpartum Fitness<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Establish a routine.<\/strong> \u201cWalking<\/a> <\/strong>is one of the first activities your doctor will release you to do following\u00a0childbirth, and it\u2019s a great way to get some fresh air and take\u00a0baby steps toward regaining strength,\u201d says Druxman. \u201cGetting your baby used to the stroller and a routine will help you build the foundation for longer walks and workouts. Try to walk at approximately the same time each day so both you and baby can develop a rhythm in your schedules.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Incorporate impromptu exercise.<\/strong> \u201cFitting fitness into the nooks and crannies of your day will create a stronger, fitter you,\u201d says Druxman. \u201cYour stroller<\/a><\/strong> should go everywhere you go so that your free time can be maximized with exercise. Perhaps you have an extra half-hour before picking the older kids up from school or you see a great park on your way home from a lunch date\u2014you\u2019ll be amazed how often fitness opportunities crop up!\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Beat boredom with intervals.<\/strong> \u201cGetting out and about with your stroller isn\u2019t confined to just walking,\u201d Druxman says. \u201cTurn your stroller-outing into a total-body workout by mixing it up with walking, running and toning intervals. To get the best fitness result in the least amount of time, increase your intensity by picking up your speed for short intervals, then follow it up with a lighter intensity or strength-training station. If you have the BOB Stroller Strides Stroller, you can easily pull out your exercise tubing and do a set of\u00a0bicep curls. Or, try walking lunges with your stroller to get a great lower-body workout.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Change up your course.<\/strong> <\/strong>\u201cEstablishing a routine is key to sustaining a fitness regimen, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get creative with it,\u201d says Druxman. \u201cBOB strollers are great for the sidewalk, but many models also excel on off-road trails and even the beach! Exploring new terrain stimulates baby with new sights, smells and sounds, and you benefit because you\u2019re\u00a0cross-training. Some paths may offer more incline, providing you with a strength workout, while others allow you to work on your speed and maybe pick up into a run. Your\u00a0stroller walks can and should become not only your workout but also your daily adventure.\u201d
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5. Let fitness be fun.<\/strong> \u201cYou won\u2019t continue with a fitness routine if you don\u2019t find it personally rewarding, so pick a program that offers big benefits to you,\u201d says Druxman. \u201cStroller Strides classes not only provide a fun and effective stroller-based workout, but they also help you meet other new mommies and bond with your baby through exercise. At the least, incorporate other moms into your fitness routine\u2014it\u2019s great to be surrounded with women who can encourage you and support you through the various stages of motherhood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Great tips for new moms, Lisa! Whether you look into the Stroller-Stride approved BOB strollers or find your own sturdy version, I can personally vouch that my stroller is one of my\u00a0favorite items that helps me get out of the house and fit in some cardio. Now I just need to remember to bring my resistance tubing along for the workout!<\/p>\n

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By Erin Whitehead for FitBottomedMamas.com Committing to a proactive postnatal fitness routine is easy\u00a0pre-baby, but with parenthood comes a variety of\u00a0challenges that can land even the best-laid exercise plans on the back burner. So how do you stay committed? Postnatal … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[5365,1373,2078],"class_list":["post-55436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-womens-health","tag-fit-bottomed-girls","tag-moms","tag-postpartum"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55436","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55436"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55479,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55436\/revisions\/55479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}