Finding Time

It's amazing how quickly a whole day can pass when you are busy with a baby, isn't it? When the day begins at the crack of dawn (earlier sometimes!), it seems like we'll have time to do anything we want... then it's dark again and the day has escaped us. So when do we fit in exercise? It's easy -- remember, something is always better than nothing, so fit little bits in throughout the day. You also have the opportunity to spend additional time with your precious baby by including her into your daily routine! Not only will you get in shape, but you'll also set a good example for your little one and be close to her doing it! First thing you need to do is invest in a Baby Bjorn or other similar carrier if you haven't already.

Once you have a carrier, here are some exercises you can easily do with the baby on board!
1. Squats: Stand with feet shoulder or hip width apart, sit back keeping your feet flat on the floor (toes and heels shouldn't come up from the floor) until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Extend your arms out to the front or hold onto a sturdy chair while you sit back for additioanl balance.
2. Forward Stationary Lunges: Begin with feet together, step forward with one foot, bend back leg until knee almost touches the floor, push back to place using the heel of your foot until you return to the starting position. Keep one hand on a sturdy chair for additional balance if necessary.
3. Resistance Band Upper Body Exercises: Bicep Curls - Stepping on the band with both feet, curl arms up. Alternating Front Raises - Stepping on the band with both feet, palms facing the floor, raise one handle at a time to shoulder height, return to the starting position and repeat.

That should keep you busy over the weekend - enjoy!!