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Baby Hip Bridges
Starting Position Lie down on the floor or a mat with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Sit baby on your hips, resting against her back against your thighs. Gently hold her in position. Ke...
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Beginners Side Plank
Starting Position Lie on your left side, propping up your body on your left elbow. Place your elbow directly beneath your shoulder. Bend both of your knees at 90-degree angles, stacking your...
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Chest Press with Baby
Starting Position Lie on your back on the floor, holding babys body firmly (beneath his arms). You and your baby should be face-to-face. Ensure babys head is stable and engage your abdominal...
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Crunch with Baby
Starting Position Lie down on the floor or a mat with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Sit baby on your hips, resting against her back against your thighs. Gently hold her in position. Ke...
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Crunch with Twist on Ball
Starting Position Begin by sitting on top of the Swiss ball. Slowly walk your feet forward until the ball is at your mid to lower back. Your knees should be directly above your ankles in thi...
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Lat Pulldown w/ Resistance
Starting Position Stand with legs about hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, abs engaged, and spine neutral. Hold the resistance band so that the tubing is taut when your hands are about shoulder-w...
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Lunges with Baby Carrier
Starting Position This exercise uses a front pack carrier. Stand tall with your abs engaged to support your body. Step your right leg forward and left leg back so that you have a wide distan...
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Opposite Arm and Leg Lifts
Starting Position Kneel over your baby on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders and your knees should be directly under your hips. Keep your spine and neck...
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Plank
Starting Position Begin this exercise by kneeling over your baby with your knees and forearms on the floor. Your elbows should be placed directly below your shoulders. Keep your feet togethe...
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Plie Squat with Baby Carrier
Starting Position Stand with feet wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, toes turned outward. Make sure your knees and toes are pointing in the same direction. Engage your abs and keep y...
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Exercises
When you are unable to make it to your Stroller Strides or Fit4Baby classes, here are some exercises to perform. Be sure you take 3-5 minutes to warm up with a walk in place or around the block before you begin. Also, end your session with a few minutes of stretching. Do your best to exercise 30-60 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week.
- Side Stroller Pull: A wonderful way to exercise the core while keeping baby in motion and happy
- Plank With Crunch Into Three Legged Dog: Fluid core and lower body exercise
- Supine Leg Circles: A great core strengthener
- Reverse Crunch With Rotation
- Downward Dog Push-Up Into Chaturanga: A great shoulder and core strengthener for moms; an advanced exercise but a great one
- Plank Thrust: A great core strengthener exercise for fit moms everywhere
- Floating Hip Bridge
- Up Down Push Up: A great exercise for core, arms, and chest
- Resisted Leg Extension
- Front Raise Variation
- Resisted Shoulder Press With a Single Leg Squat
- Switch Grip Tricep Kickback
- Cross Country Ski
- Plié Press Row
- Alternating Stroller Lunge
- Stroller Push Hip Extension
- Oblique Reach
- Diagonal Stroller Lunge
- Advanced Lunge Variations
- Stroller Sit-Up
- Leg Swing with the Stroller
- Plié With Shoulder Extension
- Advanced Plank Combination
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