MotherFit

Home Work Out for 11/24

2010-11-24T15:35:00.000-08:00

Class may be on holiday break, but are you missing the burn? Follow this simple routine to keep your mommymuscles challenged during the holiday. Home Workout 11/24 15 squat and reach (Arms over head then down to ground) Sink bottom down! 14 alternating lunges (on both legs) add a knee lift for more challenge 15 push ups (do as many as you can on toes!) 15 dips off a chair or ground

Healthy Holiday Recipes

2010-11-22T20:41:00.000-08:00

Have you braved the supermarkets with your mile-long Thanksgiving dinner shopping list in hand already? If you haven't been so daring yet, and are still looking for healthy recipes to make for the holidays, check out Fitness Magazine's Healthy Holiday Recipes. Brown-Butter Brussels Sprouts is just one of the twelve delicious recipes that could grace your Thanksgiving table this year.

The Perfect Shoe

2010-11-04T16:12:00.000-07:00

Mom's, did you know you could be jeopardizing your workout before even stepping one foot out your front door? If you don't have a properly fitted shoe for your foot shape and size, your entire workout could be ruined, even before you leave the house. Shin-splints, and rolled ankles are just a couple of the issues that you can run into with poorly fitted shoes, and they are no laughing matter. I

Hannah's Healthy Frozen Treats

2010-11-04T13:27:00.000-07:00

Hannah’s Healthy Frozen TreatsMy daughter Hannah is 13months old and does not like to be spoon fed, she has to do it all herself. This makes it challenging to get her to eat her green veggies. I used to be able to mixed steamed kale or spinach in with her homemade pear and applesauces. So I decided to juice them and make her a frozen treat.I just juiced one honey tangerine, a green apple and a

Baby"Boo"Camp: Lunge with a Twist

2010-10-31T21:54:00.000-07:00

Don't stop the momentum you've got going, and hey! Step away from that Kit-Kat, slowly, easy, set it down, walk away . . . that's it, easy now . . . now go pick up that hefty pumpkin for some: Lunges with a Twist To begin your lunge, bring pumpkin up over your head, making sure you have a firm but comfortable grasp on the pumpkin (or any other weight you choose) As you lower into a

Baby "Boo" Camp: Wall Squats & Whole Body Alphabet

2010-10-31T21:10:00.000-07:00

I know, you just had to have another Kit-Kat (those things are like crack, I swear. I mean . . . I've heard . . .), so if you're feeling a little guilty about over-indulging, pick up that spare pumpkin you have from your front porch, and take a seat against the wall for some good old fashioned Wall Squats. And if you're baby is fussy, use him/her instead of the pumpkin

Baby "Boo" Camp: Squats with Pumpkin Raises

2010-10-31T20:33:00.000-07:00

Keeping with the Halloween themed exercises here we have squats with forward pumpkin raises to help burn off all that Halloween candy that you just had to "confiscate" because they weren't safe for kid consumption ;) . Raise pumpkins above overhead, making sure you have a comfortable but firm grim on the gourds. Sink your bottom as low as you can, pushing back on your heals, and bringing

Baby "Boo" Camp: Tricep Presses with Pumpkins

2010-10-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween moms! This holiday season, don't take a break from exercise, incorporate your decorations, or your child's craft into your exercises as we did in our Baby "Boo" Camp class this past Wednesday and Saturday. The pumpkins may not look intimidating, but by the end of class none of the moms could look at pumpkins the same again! And neither will you. Stay tuned, as I will post

The Best Headphones for Your Workout

2010-10-26T22:40:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but those earpieces never stay in properly when I work out. I hate wasting time fiddling with keeping the headphones in my ears, or having them fall out completely while my hands are otherwise occupied. Check out this piece from Fitness Magazine to find out which earpieces will help keep you from fiddling with your ear pieces and so you can keep pumping that iron.

Foods that Help Fight Illness

2010-10-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

Cold season is upon us, bringing its runny noses, congested chests, achy bodies, and too-tired feelings with it. Your best defense? Try to prevent yourself from catching a cold by washing your hands frequently (don't be tricked by the antibacterial gels, which may kill some germs, but leave them all over your hands still. Hand washing with soap and water is key), getting enough rest, drinking

BabyBootCamp® Conference

2010-10-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

This last week I was able to attend the Baby Boot Camp conference in Sarasota Florida! I have so many new moves and programs I can't wait to share with all of you!First of all become a follower of our facebook page. And if you haven't yet, come to one of our classes! You won't regret it! A little peak at a push up "Karna Camp" style on the beaches of Sarasota. The

Made the Newspaper! Check it Out

2010-08-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

Check out this recent article about my classes that the fabulous Jo Ann Kirby wrote for The Record. Thanks so much Jo Ann! Tummy Tamer By Jo Ann KirbyRecord Staff WriterAugust 17, 2010 12:01 AM Anita Vodden exercises with her 6-month-old daughter Eva during a recent Restore the Core class. imgCounter += 1; aryImgs[imgCounter] = "/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=SR&Date=20100817&Category=

Changes!

2010-05-11T22:50:00.000-07:00

Don't tell me. I know. I have failed big time in keeping up this blog. You don't need to scold me. I've already scolded myself severely. But, I'm here to tell you there are changes coming, and to look forward to more good things from this blog. I promise I will be bringing back the regularly scheduled postings. But back to the changes. StrollerFit has been taken over by Baby Boot Camp®! Before

Exercise Challenge: Lat Pull Down

2009-12-14T22:37:00.000-08:00

Lat pull down (Latissimus Dorsi) Stand upright with feet shoulders width apart and knees slightly bent. Grasp tube in the middle with your hands 12-18 inches apart. Extend arms overhead. Keeping elbows slightly bent, pull arms down and out. Tube should go behind the head. *Keep wrists straight. Pull arms down to shoulder’s height. You may choose to hold loose

Exercise Challenge: Tick Tock Squats

2009-12-09T19:19:00.000-08:00

The word ‘exercise’ is derived from a Latin word that means “to maintain, to keep, to ward off," which is exactly what we’re doing when we train all physical systems in the body with a variety of exercises, performed as many days per week as possible. By working our agility, balance, cardiovascular system, strength and flexibility on a regular basis we ‘ward off’ diseases and health problems. In

Exercise Challenge: Upright Row with mommymuscle® bar

2009-12-07T10:02:00.000-08:00

Are you enjoying those advent calendar goodies, and all the other holiday treats like I am so many people are? :) Its that time of year with decadent foods, and sweet treats everywhere you look. Not to mention it is freezing cold outside, and the motivation to get out and exercise plummets. I know. But don't let this be you! Here is an exercise StrollerFit moms are doing (inside) today, and

Exercise Challenge: Bicep Curls with mommymuscle® bar

2009-11-30T23:07:00.000-08:00

Did you know... Exercise is a cortisol flusher! Moderate exercise is a great way to flush coritsol (a stress hormone) which can make us crabby, tired and hungry for sugar! Help yourself de-stress by doing some hammer curls like the StrollerFit moms did today. Hammer Curls (Biceps) Stand on the mommymuscle® bar tube shoulder width apart; hold on to handles with palms

Happy Belated Thanksgiving! Exercise Challenge: Bridge with Ball

2009-11-27T17:51:00.000-08:00

I must apologize for my absence. Its the day after Thanksgiving, and I have a moment on the internet to blog. Here is one of the exercises that StrollerFit moms are doing today. I challenge you to take a break from all those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers and put something else into your body: exercise. Your body will thank you for it. Bridge with ball (

Exercise Challenge: Bicep Curls with mommymuscle® bar

2009-11-10T16:51:00.000-08:00

Ok, lets face it, I'm not going to get the exercise challenges up on Mondays. I teach a class on Mondays, and this month I have serious deadlines that keep me working on this project all day. So, expect the exercise challenges T,W, and F. That will save my guilty conscience. :) With this exercise you will need the mommymuslce® bar that I have listed on the right side of the page. If you don't

Healthy Recipe: Tomato Basil Chicken

2009-11-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

Tomato-Basil Chicken* "Full of fresh pesto flavors, this saucy chicken dish rests on a bed of hot fettuccine" Prep Time:20 min Start to Finish:20 min makes:4 servings (1 1/2 cups each) Wild about Whole Wheat Whole wheat flour is a great way to help fill your day with fiber. Fiber works to maintain your digestive system by keeping things moving. Substitution No fresh tomatoes? Two

Exercise Challenge: Tricep Dips

2009-11-07T08:52:00.000-08:00

Its the weekend, so I know you have time for a little exercise! Take a moment to do some tricep dips with me! Tricep Dips On the ground, place your hands directly under shoulders, fingertips pointing forward, elbows pointing back. Legs can be bent, or straight. Like this: or with your legs straight: Slowly lower body until forearms are parallel to ground and return to start position.

Exercise Challenge: Push-up on Knees

2009-11-04T09:08:00.000-08:00

First and foremost, I must apologize for being so late on this. I had been out of town since last Thursday until Sunday (and away from internet access), and then I got bogged down with a terrible flu/cold bug on top of having some huge and serious deadlines at work that have taken up any extra time I have. It has been crazy around here. At any rate, lets get exercising! Push-Up on Knees Fall is here in full force, the leaves have turned color, and are falling in droves. The winds and rain (and snow, in some places I hear) have begun. It is my favorite time of year for eating soups. Chili especially. Here is a delicious and healthy recipe I love to make on cold, breezy, fall nights. Its comfort food at its best. White Chicken Chili* "Fast, flavorful and

Exercise Challenge: Planks

2009-10-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

Planks Lying flat on stomach, raise yourself up so that your body weight is resting on your forearms and your toes. Keep your body in a straight line from shoulders to ankles. *Do not fold at waist.* If plank from forearms to toes is too difficult then do plank from forearm to knees. (sorry, no picture) If you begin the plank on your knees, after building your strength, try doing

Exercise Challenge: Reverse Lunges with Knee Raise

2009-10-26T21:56:00.000-07:00

Alright Moms, I know its late, but here is Monday's fitness challenge. You're kids are (hopefully) safely tucked into bed, and you have a moment to take a little time for exercise. Or, maybe they are crawling all over you right now (which is a bonus as it only adds an extra challenge to the exercise, and gives them a great model to follow). Bottom line: It doesn't matter where you do it, or when

Free Fitness for Moms (a blog for a class)

2009-10-21T01:15:00.000-07:00

As a mom we all know how hard it is to find motivation to stay fit and be healthy. It becomes even harder if you work full-time outside the home, as well as working full time raising a family. Where do you fit in time for exercise and fitness? Sometimes it seems impossible. Thats where I come in. I have worked hard in building a business to help motivate moms to get fit,