Get the kids involved and have a fun, active day! Continue reading
Category Archives: The Fit
12 Days of Fitness: Workout #5- Cry to Mama!
PHEW! Get ready for this one! Do the series of exercises below with 30 seconds of rest in between sets. Here are your levels: Exercises: 2 (each side) Low Plank Knee-to-Elbows (knees go the outside of your elbows) 2 Push-ups 2 Plank Jacks 2 Squat Thrusts 2 (each side) Mountain Climbers Continue reading
12 Days of Fitness: Workout #4- Ladder
Time for another workout! This one is a Ladder, or Pyramid. Use the following time structure to complete the exercises below. Beginner: 1x through Intermediate: 2x through Advanced: 3x through EXERCISES: High Knees (& I mean HIGH!), Supermans with arms AND legs off ground every time you go up Burpee with Pushup, Squat Hold with … Continue reading
30-Day Squat Challenge by FIT4MOM
Let’s do this!!! You can still catch up. 🙂 Continue reading
12 Days of Fitness: Video Workout #3- Uncle Sam
This is a very quick, heart-racing workout! Whether you are new to HIIT workouts, or you are a veteran, this is a great way to kick that heart rate up quickly. You can use this workout… …to increase your metabolism before a meal …to be incredibly productive during your 15-minute work break …to burn some … Continue reading
12 Days of Fitness: Workout #2- 25-19-11-5
What the heck does “25-19-11-5” mean?! You’re going to do 25 reps the first round, –0 seconds – 1:30 min rest– 19 reps the second round, –0 seconds – 1 min rest– 11 reps in the third round, and –0 seconds – 30 sec rest– 5 reps the last round 1) 2)  with weight (or water … Continue reading
12 Days of Fitness Video: Workout #1- HIIT it!
This entire 12 Days of Fitness series will consist of quick and effective workouts you can do in a small space. This is perfect for stay-at-home-moms during nap or playtime or for workers on lunch breaks, before work, or after work. To see some of my other HIIT workouts, visit HIIT Series – #1 Time … Continue reading
10 Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays
Ugh! The holidays bring so many things: fun, laughter, fond memories, jolly, celebration, and… AND EXTRA WEIGHT! Everyone loves Santa, but that doesn’t mean we want to jiggle like he does (unless you’re in Zumba class — in that case, jiggle away!) I’ve put together 10 tips to help you stay fit during the holidays. … Continue reading
Running/Walking With a Stroller: Are You Doing It Right?
I love offering classes that moms can bring their stroller-aged kids to. Not only does it allow moms to work out alongside other moms, but it gives a great example of how fitness can be fun to the little ones in the strollers! However, as with anything, walking and running properly with your stroller takes … Continue reading
Exercise With the Kids!
This post is a guest post I wrote for our local parenting blog, Growing Up Fort Collins. Growing Up Fort Collins is written by mom of two, Christi Seidman. She sends a weekly list of great kid activities going on in the area, as well as other posts discussing important issues related to parenting or the … Continue reading