New Moms Can Get Fit!
By Stephanie Powell
I was not a fit person before getting
pregnant, and I was certainly not a fit
pregnant woman. I can proudly say that I
became a fit mom a few months after my
daughter was born. I had so many
reasons to live a healthier lifestyle after
welcoming my little peanut into the
world. I created new habits by slowly
implementing the following changes into
my life.
Home workouts became my best friend!
I recommend that you buy yourself a few
sets of dumbbells, a resistance band, and
an exercise ball. With this equipment, you
can replicate a gym workout in your own
home! Play your favorite music and
remember to have fun; You can even use
your baby as weights during the
workouts.
Don’t have the energy for a typical hour
long workout? Can you can find 20
minutes to workout, whether it is before
your kids wake up, during a nap, or after
the kids go to bed? A 20 minute HIIT (High
Intensity Interval Training) is better for
your health than hours spent on the
treadmill! HIIT alternates short intense
bursts of exercise with either active
recovery or complete rest. Try the
sample workout provided on this page!
1 Jumping jacks
2 High Knees
3 Burpees
4 Jump squats
5 Punches
Complete each
exercise for
1 minute
with a 30 second
rest in between.
Living a fit and healthy life is something you should enjoy, not dread. Try not to
spend your days worrying about losing the baby weight. Fuel your body with
proper foods, live a balanced life, and your body will thank you.